Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor Adventures Associate

Outdoor Adventures is the on-campus resource for off-campus recreation. Our services include outdoor recreational trips, outdoor gear rental and educational workshops to encourage every Gator to broaden their experience beyond the Swamp.

Outdoor Adventure Associates advance the mission of the Center for Outdoor Recreation and Education at UF RecSports - this includes working in a team environment to provide excellent customer service through outdoor gear rentals, merchandise sales, and educational workshop facilitation.

The Outdoor Adventures Associate position provides great experience for aspiring Trip Leaders.

RecSports Team Member Responsibilities

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

Unit Specific Job Responsibilities

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 Outdoor Adventures expands its scope of offerings

Requirements/Qualifications

Successful completion of departmental training once hired
- Shadow Shift Requirement: New Outdoor Adventures 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 Outdoor Adventures Associate meetings
Commit to approximately 9 hours/week, or a minimum of two shifts per week
Complete and maintain UF online certifications GET 803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811
Successfully complete background check

Trip Leader

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)

Assistant Guide Job Responsibilities

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

Lead Guide Job Responsibilities

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

RecSports Team Member Responsibilities

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

Requirements/Qualifications

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 GET 803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811

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