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Job Title Campus Recreation Outdoor Adventures Trip Leader Spring 2025 Requisition Number DU12964 Department Name 1B310:Campus Recreation and Wellness Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $12 / Hour (hourly requirements vary based on each trip) Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education Must be a registered UK student. Required Related Experience none Required License/Registration/Certification None. Student employee will be required to attain the Wilderness First Responder certification along with some in house training once hired. Physical Requirements The position may require lifting or pushing objects up to 50lbs, or extended amounts of time walking or standing. Shift Trips can range from half day to full day to overnight. Spring break and fall break trip leaders will be chosen by the Coordinator.

Job Summary - Participate in pre trip meetings with Coordinator and Assistant Director- Conduct pre trip meetings with participants when needed based on trip.- Help promote and market the trips throughout the semester- Lead at least 2 trips in the Fall and then again in the Spring- Update the Coordinator with travel updates when applicable or asked for.- Stay current with best practices and trends
- Attend and participate in all monthly staff meetings during the semester- Maintain WFR, First Aid, CPR and AED certification as well as in house trainings.- Pass monthly test outs for WFR scenarios conducted by the Coordinator.- Have knowledge of current Adventure Trips and where to get more information

This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Time Management, Social Interaction, Initiative, Observant Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Applicant would enjoy the opportunity to work with students in outdoor settings. Deadline to Apply 03/31/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


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