Adventures Trip Lead Assistant PTS

Work Schedule: 15-20 hours per week; shifts based on operational need of the organization. This position will be working on campus.

OVERVIEW

Established in 1963, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a non-profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time professional staff. ASI is a part of the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over 26,000 students, by providing opportunities for student engagement, student employment, and a multitude of programs and services such as recreation and wellness, student union and activities, student government, and childcare. ASI operational support areas include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing. ASI employees exhibit our values of integrity, honor, dedication, loyalty, and respect in every interaction with each other, our students, the campus community, and guests of Cal Poly Pomona.  

Since 2014, Associated Students Inc., Adventures has been providing unique recreational opportunities to over 12,000 Cal Poly Pomona students annually. Everyday students and staff within this community challenge themselves to embrace new opportunities and partake in life-changing experiences that bring full value to their college experience.  Hosting both technical and experiential programing, Adventures focuses on creating competent recreators within both indoor and outdoor disciplines. Through our wilderness outings, Bronco Peak rock wall, Gear Rental Center, instructional workshops, and certification courses, Adventures provides an opportunity for students to build a strong community that embraces inclusivity, learning and the development of lifelong hobbies and friends.

POSITION DEFINITION

Under the general supervision of the Adventure Education Manager, the Adventures Trip Lead Assistant is responsible for promoting the adventures program at the Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC) and assisting Adventures Trip Leads run outdoor programs in front country, back country, day, and overnight trips. The Adventures Trip Lead Assistant assists Adventures Trip Leads in safe, effective, and engaging instruction utilizing established best practices in outdoor group settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Assist in the development and delivery of adventures outdoor programs appropriate for varying levels of technical ability
• Arrive on time to scheduled pre-trip obligations and trips; ensure that programs begin and end on time
• Assist in the completion of the pre-course task list including but not limited to trip itinerary, equipment inspection, and weather assessment
• Assist in the completion of post-course task list including but not limited to participant evaluation, instructor evaluation, trip end report and equipment return
• Assist in cleaning and organizing equipment after each trip
• Complete all forms associated with specific trip
• May assist in-house trainings related to outdoor front and backcountry trip facilitation
• Enforce outdoor program policies and procedures
• Assist in the maintenance and administrative duties associated with the Campus Recreation equipment rental program
• Maintain current knowledge of ASI and Campus Recreation programs and services
• Attend trainings, meetings and workshops as required
• Maintain open communication with the Adventure Education Coordinator
• Respond to emergencies and injuries and provide care as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Perform other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers certification and Administering Emergency Oxygen certification within 30 days of hire (or equivalent) (training provided by ASI)
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with an ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic student population and campus community.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check)
• Minimum of 1 year teaching/instructing experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience in respective recreation discipline 
• Up to date Trip and Experience Log demonstrating adequate experience in the outdoors including leading others, formally or informally
• Working toward a national certification in outdoor recreation such as but not limited to: (employment offer contingent on obtaining certification within 12 months of hire)
  1. American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Single Pitch Instructor course or certification
  2. American Canoe Association (ACA) Paddle Safety Facilitator
  3. Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainer
  4. American Canyoneering Association (ACA) Aspirant Canyon Leader
  5. American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Avalanche Level I
  6. Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification
• California Food Handlers License  within 30 days of hire
• May be required to drive passenger vehicles up to 10 passengers or a box truck up to 16’ in length
• If required to drive, Current California Class C Driver’s License and unofficial driving record will be required
• Ability to self-reflect, receive constructive criticism, and pursue growth and development
• Ability to act calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain professional work conduct
• Ability to make independent decisions and make recommendations
• Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively without close supervision
• Ability to operate a computer workstation using word processing, spreadsheet, and other computer applications in use
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check)   

POSITION SENSITIVITY 

Based on the duties and responsibilities of this position, this position has been designated to be a sensitive position with access to sensitive data.  A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can begin employment with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position. 

BACKGROUND CHECK 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with Associated Students, Inc., Cal Poly Pomona. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASI employees who apply for this position. 

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY 

Employment with ASI is open to any Cal Poly Pomona student who is eligible to work and has the legal right to work in the United States. In addition, student employees must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 units (undergraduate) and 4.0 units (graduate), international student employees must be enrolled in a minimum of 12.0 units (undergraduate) and 6.0 units (graduate) at the end of the add-drop period. Student employees are required to have a minimum overall and Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic standing with the University. Individuals enrolled only in Extended University are not eligible for hire. Exceptions to the unit load requirement are allowed during the summer term and for students who have applied for graduation for the current term. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and verbal communication; use of office equipment: telephones, calculator, copier and fax. Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and lift up to 45 pounds.  

MANDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENT 

In compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and the CSU Executive Order 1083, each ASI employee is designated as a mandated reporter and is required to sign an Acknowledgment of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect.  

SYSTEMWIDE SMOKE AND TOBACCO FREE ENVIRONMENT EO 1108:  

Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Please refer to the link below for policy information. http://www.calstate.edu/EO/EO-1108.html 

COVID-19 VACCINATION

CSU, along with Associated Students Inc., strongly recommends all staff who are physically accessing campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest