Job Title
Outdoor Pursuit Center - Student Assistant
Department
Outdoor Pursuit Center JM
Worker Type
Student (Fixed Term)
Pay Information
For hourly student pay rates, please visit the Student Job Classification page on the Office of Human Resources website. For salaried student positions, contact the department for pay information.
Duration of Appointment
Academic year and hopefully Winter and Summer breaks as available
Maximum Scheduled Weekly Hours
1
Job Description Summary
Are you passionate about the outdoors and creating experiences for others in them? The Outdoor Pursuit Center (OPC) is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team. As an OPC staff member, you'll be trained to assist with a variety of programs, helping participants build relationships and skills through rock climbing, team building, and leading trips. The ideal candidate is hard-working, has strong social skills, and pays close attention to detail. This role requires the ability to work both indoors and outdoors, depending on the assigned duties. Works 10-20 hours per week.
Job Description
Essential Duties
Program Support: Help plan, set up, and run various OPC programs, from rock climbing to challenge courses.
Group Facilitation: Guide participants through activities, ensuring a safe and engaging experience for everyone.
Safety & Maintenance: Inspect equipment and facilities, reporting any issues to ensure everything is in top condition.
Customer Service: Adapt to the needs of participants while maintaining program goals and safety standards.
Cleanup: Assist with post-program wrap-up, including paperwork and equipment storage.
Minimum Qualifications
Certification: You must have or be able to obtain a BLS/FA certification within 30 days of being hired.
Physical Ability: Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for at least 4 hours in outdoor environments.
Additional Position Information (if applicable)
In addition to your essential duties, you'll have the opportunity to specialize in other areas like:
Climbing: Learn route setting and how to operate the climbing wall desk.
Team Development: Facilitate high and low challenge courses and escape rooms.
Trip Leading: Lead backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing and biking trips.
Required Application Documents
resume/CV & cover letter
Posting Contact Information
Bill Sparks, sparksw@MiamiOH.edu
Additional Information
A criminal background check may be required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected…