CORE

The CORE Associate position provides great experience for aspiring Trip Leaders.

• Assist patrons and participants with rentals and adventure trip registrations in-person and over the phone
• Perform sales and rental transactions for outdoor gear and merchandise
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the CORE facility and warehouse
• Assist with preparation and cleaning of adventure trip gear
• Make appropriate referrals to other departments at UF RecSports
• Clean and repair rental gear
• Manage gear rental reservations, check-ins, and check-outs
• Inspect rental gear for damages
• Rotate equipment to preserve rental gear lifespan
• Regularly communicate with administrative staff
• Willingness to innovate and develop new systems as CORE expands its scope of offerings

• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of the cornerstones of RecSports service: Accountability, Anticipating needs, Attitude, and Atmosphere
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador
• Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic
• Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and around RecSports facilities
• Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction
• Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures
• All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the RecSports Code of Conduct process that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors

• Successful completion of departmental training once hired
  • Shadow Shift Requirement: New CORE Associates are required to complete at least one shadow shift for new hire training
• Interest in outdoor recreation and campus involvement
  • Note: Associates are not required to have outdoor recreation knowledge or experience. However, it is preferred
• Availability to work within building hours and fulfill weekend shift rotation requirement
• Ability to attend monthly CORE Associate meetings
• Commit to approximately 9 hours/week, or a minimum of two shifts per week
• Complete and maintain UF online certifications
• Successfully complete background check

TRiP Leaders are a key component of the planning, execution, and safety of the offered excursions and workshops.

TRiP Leaders are trained in:

• Technical skills (backcountry cooking, campsite set-up, orienteering, and wilderness medicine)
• Inter-personal skills (group dynamics, leadership styles, interpersonal communication, and facilitation)
• Judgement skills (creative problem solving and group risk management)
• Instructional skills (effectively relaying learning outcomes in an experiential manner)

• Drive University of Florida vehicles to transport students
• Assist Lead Guide with all pre and post trip duties, as determined by Lead Guide
• Assist Lead Guide with all duties while in the field, or leading a trip, as determined by Lead Guide
• Assist Lead Guide with the planning and preparation of assigned trip plans and itinerary
• Attend trip debrief meeting
• Instruct workshops and/or assist with field trainings
• Attend all staff meetings and RecSports trainings

• Drive University of Florida vehicles to transport students
• Responsible for all duties associated with trip planning, preparation, breakdown and debrief
• Responsible for trip risk management
• Responsible for all documentation of incidents and accidents
• Responsible for providing on-the-job training opportunities for assistant guide while in the field, where applicable
• Responsible for assistant guide evaluations
• Responsible for instructing workshops and/or leading field trainings
• Attend all staff meetings and RecSports trainings

• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of the cornerstones of RecSports service: Accountability, Anticipating needs, Attitude, and Atmosphere
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador
• Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic
• Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and around RecSports facilities
• Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction
• Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures
• All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the RecSports Code of Conduct process that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors

• Must maintain appropriate wilderness medicine and CPR/AED certifications
  • Wilderness First Responder (Lead Guide) & Wilderness First Aid certification (Assistant Guide)
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must commit to advancing their skills and knowledge, and ultimately becoming a Lead Guide
• Must lead at least two TRiPs and one workshop per semester
• Must maintain skills and fitness outside of normal work duties
• Complete and maintain UF online certifications