Adventures Trip Lead Assistant PTS

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Pomona, CA, US Work Schedule: 15-20 hours per week; shifts based on operational need of the organization. This position will be working on campus. OVERVIEW Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) employs student-focused professionals with equity-mindsets. Established in 1963, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) is a non-profit corporation led by a 14-member board of elected student leaders. ASI is an auxiliary organization authorized by the California State University Board of Trustees to perform Student Life functions for Cal Poly Pomona students. ASI provides opportunities for student engagement, student leadership and employment, and a multitude of Student Life programs and services e.g., recreation and wellbeing, student union and activities, student government, clubs and organizations, food pantry, and childcare. The administrative and student support areas of ASI include human resources, financial services, information technology, facilities management, and marketing. ASI employs approximately 500 part-time students and 60 full-time staff members. ASI accepts the responsibility for conscientiously managing mandatory student fees and state-owned facilities: $18M annual operating budget, $5M annual debt service, approximately $24M in reserves, and 294,253 square feet of student space (student union, recreation center, and pool). ASI is in the Cal Poly Pomona Division of Student Affairs with a dashed reporting line to Administrative Affairs. ASI serves the entire campus population, including over 28,000 students. As an evolving learning organization, ASI is human-centered and strives to live its values of care and growth. The purpose of ASI is to transform lives, and its vision will be co-developed through the teamwork of staff. With a commitment to learning, continuous improvement, and innovation, ASI is looking for a dynamic team member who supports team learning, co-creation, radical candor, psychological safety, growth mindset, and lives out equity, diversity, and inclusion practices. 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 ontime Assist in the completion of the pre-course task list including but not limited to trip itinerary, equipment inspection, and weatherassessment Assist in the completion of post-course task list including but not limited to participant evaluation, instructor evaluation, trip end report and equipmentreturn 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) American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Single Pitch Instructor course or certification American Canoe Association (ACA) Paddle Safety Facilitator Leave No Trace(LNT) Trainer American Canyoneering Association (ACA) Aspirant Canyon Leader American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Avalanche Level I 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: 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Associated Students Inc