Part-Time Student Outdoor Adventures Trip Leader, Recreational Sports

RECREATIONAL SPORTS (BL-RECS-IUBLA)

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

Recreational Sports is part of the Office of Student Life, which is dedicated to supporting students' health, safety, and success throughout their IU experience. The Recreational Sports mission is to connect, inform, and inspire individuals to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Serving over 36,000 students, faculty, staff, and community members annually, we offer a wide variety of programs across 2 multipurpose facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, adventure spaces, and more. Our team includes 46 professional staff and over 800 student employees.

At Recreational Sports, we believe in creating exceptional experiences through genuine connection and opportunities. Student employees play a vital role in shaping our programs and are encouraged to grow through leadership and collaboration. Whether you're looking to build professional skills or simply be part of a dynamic team, Recreational Sports offers a fun, supportive environment where you can thrive.

The Trip Leader provides support for assigned adventure trips based on certifications and experience.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Safely lead groups through various outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, rafting, or canoeing
• Assist with pre-trip logistics, including route planning, transportation, and equipment checks
• Ensure all participants are engaged, having fun, and feeling safe throughout the trip
• Handle participant questions, concerns, and conflicts professionally while providing a positive and welcoming environment
• Teach necessary outdoor skills, such as camp craft, navigation, and wilderness ethics
• Follow all emergency and risk management procedures and be prepared to respond to difficult situations
• Complete pre- and post-trip paperwork, track expenses, and assist with trip promotion
• Oversee group dynamics and safety
• Provide customer service
• Report to the Skill Development Coordinator
  
  

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University
  
  

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Outdoor education experience that could include outdoor trip leading, environmental education, experiential education or related experience
  
  

• Experience supporting recreational or outdoor program logistics (e.g., trip planning, workshop coordination)
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Outdoor Skills Certifications (Leave No Trace, American Canoe Association, American Mountain Guide Association, National Outdoor Leadership School, Bike Instructor Certification Program, Wilderness Education Association or certifications from other entities that address these skills or equivalent experience)
• Wilderness First Aid First Responder or American Red Cross First Aid/CPR
  
  

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication
• Technical proficiency in 1 or more outdoor activity areas
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
  
  

These positions require sitting and maintaining attention for long periods of time and frequently moving about the workspace. Positions require working both indoors and outdoors and ability to move objects up to 50 pounds with assistance. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

The Office Of Student Life Is Committed To Building Students' Career Readiness And Workforce Skills. Student Employment Offers Practical Experience To Apply Learning, Build Real-world Skills, And Develop Competencies Valued By Employers. Each Role Supports NACE Career Competencies, With Emphasis On Those Most Relevant To The Position:

• Career and Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology
  
  

These are transferable workforce skills you can add to your resume and use in any career path.

Explore detailed descriptions of all RecSports part-time positions on the Recreational Sports Employment Opportunities Website and find the perfect fit for you.

Eigenmann Hall Outdoor Adventure Center

Student Recreational Sports Center

Bill Garrett Fieldhouse/School of Public Health

Bloomington, Indiana.

This is an in-person position.

$12.00 per hour

Varies by assignment, not to exceed 29 hours per week across all campus positions.

Flexible scheduling is available and may vary by position.

Early morning, evening, and weekend shifts may be required.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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