About this role
Outdoor
Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your résumé.
Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
As a casual wage staff member, you may be called to work in various capacities to facilitate break trips, staff training, climbing wall events, ropes course facilitation, and/or physical education classes for the student body, including but not limited to facilities such as the Outdoor Rental Center, Angert Family Climbing Wall, and various remote outdoor environments. Hours will be variable and will include weekend days, and hours outside of normal business hours. Some positions may last for a few hours, whereas some may be full weeks (i.e. spring break trips) depending upon need. Job duties will be based upon the needs of the facility, activity program, and skills required.
Accountabilities: Temporary employees support full-time Outdoor Education staff by providing a specific skill set to enhance programming for student staff and/or participants.
Requirements: Professional Experience/ Qualifications: Are you passionate about outdoor adventure and have experience or certifications in various outdoor education skills? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our team and share your expertise with students and staff.
What We are Looking For: We are seeking candidates who have significant experience or hold certifications in one or more of the following outdoor education skills: outdoor or indoor rock climbing/route setting; whitewater kayaking; sea kayaking; mountain biking; challenge course facilitation; wilderness adventure pre-orientation trips.