OA Trip Leader - Work Study Eligible

Details

Open Date 08/24/2026

Requisition Number PRN17398N

Job Title UU Student - Other

Working Title OA Trip Leader - Work Study Eligible

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 4

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 00312 - Cr-Outdoor Program

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 15.00

Close Date 11/24/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Outdoor Adventures Trip Leader position is an additional job/responsibility. In order to be eligible for hire, one must apply for the OA Rental Attendant position or The Summit Climbing Wall or currently be a member of the Outdoor Adventures staff. OA Trip Leaders are responsible for the physical and emotional safety of OA Trip Participants while leading human-powered outdoor recreation trips for Campus Recreation Services. Trip leaders are additionally responsible for trip logistics, risk management/mitigation and instruction of outdoor pursuits. Most trips are on weekends and require staff to work as early as Friday mornings until late Sunday evenings. In addition to the actual trips, there are several hours of work needed in the weeks leading up to the trip that involve planning, purchasing food, prepping gear, and checking off technical skills.

Additional job duties require all trip leaders to serve as an OA Rental Attendant or Summit Climbing Wall Specialist. These OA positions consist of customer service, equipment rental, point of sale, equipment storage, repair and maintenance of equipment, risk management, clinic instructions, and climbing wall knowledge. Outdoor Adventures staff must be friendly and enthusiastic about the outdoors. They must have good written and verbal communication skills, possess patience and provide excellent customer service.

Campus Recreation Services is located at the George S. Eccles Student Life Center, which connects student Life with academic life to create an engaged campus community. Amenities include a 50-meter pool, indoor and outdoor leisure pools, large indoor hot tub/spa, 320-yard indoor running track, bouldering and 4-story climbing wall, 5 sport courts, racquetball courts, 4 group fitness studios, and a combative room. Additional amenities include a Shake Smart, four sand volleyball courts and an outdoor basketball court.

Student Affairs is comprised of over 20 departments and is focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. To that end, we aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners.

Student Affairs is committed to the grounding of our programs, procedures, and policies in the tenets of anti-racism and inclusion. We recognize the continued importance of education and accountability that promote equity and social justice. Our expectation is that all employees are engaged in this work to create a welcoming environment that supports the success of both students and staff and ensures they have the opportunity to be fully incorporated into university life. This position is work study eligible, but work study is not required.

Responsibilities

• Know the function, use and design of all of the different OA rental equipment

• Be knowledgeable of all University and Campus Recreation Services policies and is willing to enforce and uphold them

• Provide knowledgeable customer service for a wide variety of services and programs

• Demonstrate proper use and care of equipment to participants

• Operate rental software, including payments and inventory management

• Understand that trip leading is a paid position (a job), and Trip Leaders are required to work a certain number of hours and uphold a standard of professionalism.

• Operate within OA Trip Leader Standards of Practice (SOPs) and safety protocols.

• Welcome feedback and engage in both personal and technical development.

• Be a respectful, thoughtful, and inclusive steward of the outdoor community.

• Provide quality service to participants of trips regardless of the setting or situation.

• Ensure that Outdoor Adventures is neat and presentable, with equipment stored in the appropriate places

• Attend training and participate in continuing education responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Current University of Utah student

• Excellent people and communication skills

• Identifies as an outdoor enthusiast

• CPR certification or the ability to complete via in house within one month

Preferences

Applicants must submit a Resume and Cover Letter to be qualified for review

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants must submit a Resume and Cover Letter to be qualified for review

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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