Outdoor Adventures Youth Worker

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Outdoor Adventures Youth Worker

The Department of Campus Recreation is seeking to fill the position of Outdoor Adventures Youth Worker. This entry level position is responsible for facilitating high quality outdoor/adventure experiences for youth.

Primary responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, facilitating a positive culture of risk management, and assisting with daily operations involving youth programs. These responsibilities may be conducted in a variety of environments and roles including group-based teambuilding (indoor & outdoor), Stone Valley Recreation Area (boat rentals, outdoor climbing structures, facility rentals, general recreation), and other outdoor adventure activities. This position may include driving University vehicles and trailers.

Prior outdoor leadership experience welcomed but not required. Applicants should possess a desire to learn new skills, develop youth facilitation/leadership abilities, and interact with youth in dynamic and challenging settings. All Youth Workers will receive training in general facilitation, customer service, risk management skills, and youth-specific considerations. Additional site and/or role specific training is available to create opportunities for professional development and advancement (see Outdoor Adventures Lead Facilitator and Supervisor positions).

Youth Workers should expect to work and 2-3 programs per semester (potentially more during summer months). Programs and facility coverage may include overnight shifts. Work hours are variable and programs will be scheduled typically 2-4 weeks in advance. Must attend mandatory staff development workshops and trainings as offered.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:
* PA State Police Criminal Background Check
* PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
* FBI Criminal Background Check.

This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks

Campus Recreation is a department within Student Affairs that provides fitness, wellness, and recreational programs to the campus community through the operation and administration of the new expanded and renovated 200,000 of Intramural Building, the McCoy Natatorium, the 700-acre Stone Valley Outdoor Recreation Area, a Tennis Center including six clay courts and four indoor courts, the White Building, Outdoor Adventures, Aquatics, Club Sports, Fitness and Wellness Programs, and Intramural Sports.

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