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.

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

Assist with preparation and cleaning of adventure trip gear and rental gear

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

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 and 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 instructing workshops and/or leading field trainings

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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