The Outdoor Rec Programming Assistant is primarily responsible for facilitating programming of Outdoor Recreation. They are responsible for providing excellent customer service, risk management, and facilitation of trips and events found on the Outdoor Recreation calendar. This involves working at assigned events and may involve participating in any assigned aspect of the planning, promotion, or post-event critique and analysis of events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in leading and promoting safety during off-site trips and events within the Outdoor Recreation department.
• Ensure the safety of all program attenders by knowing and following all set policies and procedures and maintaining a working knowledge of all Emergency Action Plans.
• Assist in facilitating the promotional and marketing shifts on LU’s campus.
• Assist in the direction and facilitation of the Liberty Mountain Trail Races Series.
• Provide excellent customer service to participants on all programs.
• Maintaining the general maintenance, organization and cleanliness of equipment and gear.
• Lead CSER workers or volunteers and provide a model of excellence for them to follow.
• Regularly assist with events and operations during evening, nights, or weekend hours.
• Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by the Outdoor Rec Programming Coordinator to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Liberty University student
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Ability to work up to 18 hours per week
• Availability to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night)

Preferred Qualifications

• Wilderness First Aid Certifications, Challenge Course Certifications, and/or Swiftwater Rescue Certifications
• Previous experience with outdoor recreation programming or facilities
• Experience in a customer service position
• Desire to pursue recreation management as a career field

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to communicate effectively to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. (If not administrative duties, such as labor, define general physical abilities.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

• The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is split between a climate-controlled office setting and outdoor facilities. Both areas are well lit and the noise level is moderate.
• Off-site trips may travel away from the University to rural and back-country locations.

Driving Requirements

• This position does not require driving. Though, driving of University UTV’s will be done after appropriate training.