Job Title: Trip Leader

Pay Rate:  $15.86 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under minimal supervision, the Trip Leader will safely and professionally facilitate patron and assistant trip leader participation in a variety of Titan Outdoors trips in a variety of outdoor activities. 

• Give appropriate safety orientations. 
• Instruct all participants in the proper use of Titan Outdoors gear and equipment
• Enforce Titan Outdoors safety policy at all times
• Adhere to all policies and procedures in the Titan Outdoors manual
• Foster a sense of community during trips while maintaining physical and emotional safety of participants.
• Follow trip logistical plans while learning of contingencies and risk management concerns
• Responsible for preparing accident, missing item, and incident reports as required, and contacting appropriate University personnel in case of emergencies within the necessary time frame. 
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and attend safety meetings as scheduled
• Provide customer service and manage members' risk
• Inform members of outdoor adventure programs and services 
• Ultimately responsible for welfare of a trip and trip participants while in the field
• Be current with all risk management practices
• High level of proficiency at trip related activities and able to train participants 
• Exhibit a commitment to assisting fellow trip leaders and assistant trip leaders in expanding technical and interpersonal skills through teaching and mentoring 
• Perform all first aid treatments necessary throughout trips
• Have thorough understanding of trip specific contingency plans and able to change trip schedule and/or be able to facilitate a safe and effective evacuation
• Make final judgement calls in a backcountry setting

Education:       

• Must be an enrolled student in or accepted to California State University Fullerton.

Experience:

• Outdoor recreation experience is preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities: 

• Must maintain outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict safety standards, procedures, and proper technique to reduce risk.
• Must be able to work well with faculty, staff, students, and general public.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community.
• Must be able to be on time, prepared for work, and adhere to department dress code.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills when working with peers.
• Ability to maintain professional work conduct.
• Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively under general supervision.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

Additional Requirements:

Typical Mental Requirements

• Patience, concentration, and understanding for long periods of time.
• Mental grit to be able to function at a safe and high level in the backcountry for up to nine (9) days

Typical Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully preform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs properly.
• Frequently required to sit, talk, listen and walk; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; clear verbal communication.
• Must be physically able to work indoors and outdoors for a minimum of 8 hours and stand for long periods of time.
• Physically comfortable to be able to sleep in tent and backcountry setting for up to nine (9) days.

Special Requirements

• Required to be limited mandated reporter.
• First Aid, AED, and CPR certification required within thirty (30) days of employment.
• WFA certification required within ninety (90) days of employment
• Will be required to work evenings, nights and weekends as needed.