Must be a registered UK student.

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None. Student employee will be required to attain the Wilderness First Responder certification along with some in house training once hired.

The position may require lifting or pushing objects up to 50lbs, or extended amounts of time walking or standing.

Trips can range from half day to full day to overnight. Spring break and fall break trip leaders will be chosen by the Coordinator.

- 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.

Time Management, Social Interaction, Initiative, Observant

Applicant would enjoy the opportunity to work with students in outdoor settings.

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.