Trip Leader in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Student Intermediate LevelRequisition ID req38272
Working Title Trip Leader
Pay $14.00 Hourly
Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Recreational Services (823A)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Student Employment
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required No
For Best Consideration Date 11/2/2026
Position Summary DESCRIPTION: The UNM Trip Leader must be proficient in planningand organizing trips, preparing and maintaining equipment, educatingparticipants on outdoor skills and safety practices, and managing groupdynamics in outdoor environments. Its essential the trip leader prioritizesrisk management, teamwork, inclusivity, and environmental stewardship whilecreating engaging opportunities for participants to explore the outdoors,develop new skills, and build meaningful connections through outdoorrecreation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Guide UNM students, staff, faculty and outside community members on Getaway Trips.
Prepare meals, and abide dietary restrictions for participants
Maintain regular office hours, as well as night time hours for classes and weekend supervision of outdoor trips and challenge course programs.
Work cooperatively with other Recreational Services staff members and assist with departmental special events as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in at least two of the following activities areas with certification preferred; Camping, bike maintenance, canoeing, backpacking, sea kayaking, rock climbing, climbing walls, and challenge courses.
Leave No Trace Trainer Certification preferred.
Experience with outdoor rental equipment and bike maintenance preferred.
Experience with retail operations is preferred.
Applicants must have a valid drivers license and be able to obtain a defensive driving certification.
CPR and First aid certification with Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder preferred.
Applicants should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, word processing, desktop publishing computer skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
They will need the ability to recruit, develop, lead, supervise, and motivate student, staff, faculty and community members and must possess excellent customer service skills. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations, and excellent customer service.
Application Instructions

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