"Campus Recreation Outdoor Adventures Trip Leader Fall 2025"

Job Details

Job Title: Campus Recreation Outdoor Adventures Trip Leader Fall 2025

Requisition Number: DU12964

Department Name: 1B310:Campus Recreation

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: $12 / Hour (hourly requirements vary based on each trip)

Type of Position: Student

Position Time Status: Part-Time

Required Education: Must be a registered UK student.

Required Related Experience: none

Required License/Registration/Certification: None. Student employee will be required to attain the Wilderness First Responder certification along with some in house training once hired.

Physical Requirements: The position may require lifting or pushing objects up to 50lbs, or extended amounts of time walking or standing.

Shift: Trips can range from half day to full day to overnight. Spring break and fall break trip leaders will be chosen by the Coordinator.

Job Summary:

• Participate in pre trip meetings with Coordinator and Assistant Director
• Conduct pre trip meetings with participants when needed based on trip.
• Help promote and market the trips throughout the semester
• Lead at least 2 trips in the Fall and then again in the Spring
• Update the Coordinator with travel updates when applicable or asked for.
• Stay current with best practices and trends
• Attend and participate in all monthly staff meetings during the semester
• Maintain WFR, First Aid, CPR and AED certification as well as in house trainings.
• Pass monthly test outs for WFR scenarios conducted by the Coordinator.
• Have knowledge of current Adventure Trips and where to get more information
• This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Time Management, Social Interaction, Initiative, Observant

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: Applicant would enjoy the opportunity to work with students in outdoor settings.

Deadline to Apply: 12/31/2025