Part-time Aurora Program Leader

Penn State University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
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Teaching and instruction of students
Group and time management
Risk assessment and decision-making
** Penn State University Park is seeking a part-time Aurora Program Leader to teach students outdoor skills and manage group activities in a backcountry setting. The role requires experience in group management, Wilderness First Aid certification, and the ability to perform real-time risk assessments. **

Job Summary

  • The Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management Department is looking for Leaders for its AURORA Programs.
  • Leaders have an array of responsibilities including teaching and instruction of students, group and time management, risk assessment and decision-making, and trip management of trip logistics.
  • Leaders also mentor and support students as they experience their transition to college life and explore their own leadership opportunities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Penn State University Park is seeking a part-time Aurora Program Leader to teach students outdoor skills and manage group activities in a backcountry setting. The role requires experience in group management, Wilderness First Aid certification, and the ability to perform real-time risk assessments. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • teaching and instruction of students
  • group and time management
  • risk assessment and decision-making
  • trip management of trip logistics
  • instruct students on skills of backpacking and backcountry living
  • backcountry ethics
  • mentor and support students

Nice-to-have

  • support students transition to college life
  • explore own leadership opportunities

Key Requirements

  • Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED certifications
  • Driver's license
  • Ability to drive a vehicle
  • Successful completion of background check(s)
  • Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check

Work Rights

Not specified

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