Job Description
Position Details Position Information
Department Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB)
Classification Title Temp Skilled Craft
Job Title Temporary Skilled Craft Pool - 2024/2025: Tourism Recreational and Adventure Leadership Outdoor Assistant
Appointment Type Temporary Staff
Job Location Bend
Benefits Eligible Not benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option? Employment Category Temporary
Job Summary OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for a part time, Temporary TRAL Skilled Craft: Outdoor Assistants to assist in the Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership (TRAL) program throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. Applications will be considered as positions become available.
Two TRAL areas of specialization are offered at OSU-Cascades: Nature, Eco and Adventure Tourism (NEAT) and Adventure Leadership Education (ALE). The intention of this pool is to collect applications for current or future opportunities and does not necessarily imply a position is available at this time.
During the Fall, Winter and Spring terms TRAL offers technical courses that focus on a variety of distinct disciplines. Intro to White Water Kayaking, Intro to Canoeing, Intermediate Paddle sports, Rock Site Management, Intermediate Rock Climbing, Land and River Expeditions and Snow Sport Skills and Awareness courses. The Temp Skilled Craft Outdoor Assistant will assist the instructor of record in delivering the outcomes related to the specific course. They will assist with providing emphasis on activity and basic skills, participate in field sessions, demonstrate and assist students in use of equipment and resources, provide individual and group activities to stimulate learning, assist giving safety briefings, and assist lead instructor in managing student safety on the water and land. The experienced Temp Skilled Craft Outdoor Assistant will assist in demonstrating up to date high level techniques for the required course. i.e. kayaking, canoeing, climbing and snow sports techniques.
OSU-Cascades, located in Bend, Oregon is a branch campus of Oregon State University. Established in 2001, the university currently enrolls more than 1,100 students in bachelor's and master's degree programs. The campus expanded to a four-year university in 2015, and opened its new campus in 2016. OSU-Cascades is engaged in building a culturally diverse and community-centric educational environment.
Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
•217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit:
Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers a
comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the
Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities 95%
The part time, temporary position is anticipated to last 6 - 10 weeks per 10-week term mostly week day afternoons with an occasional Saturday or extended multi-week field-time depending on the course.
Assist with fundamentals of the TRAL course, assist with activities and basic skills. Assist Lead Instructor managing student safety.
5%
Other duties as assigned.
What We Require Varies
What You Will Need Must show documented experience for specific course being taught including, but not limited to:
Documented class IV kayaker, or canoer, or rafter, or documented sea kayak experience for paddlesports courses.
Competent and comfortable leading traditional and sport routes up to 5.9 for climbing courses.
Comfortable skiing and/ or riding black diamond and double black diamond terrain as well as varying back-country terrain.
BC Coach Award, or ACA Level IV certification, or 5 years of documented kayak and canoe experience.
AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Certification, or AMGA Rock Guide Course Completion, or PCIA Single Pitch Instructor Certification, or 5 years of documented rock climbing experience.
PSIA & AASI Instructor Certification, or AMGA Ski Guide Course Completion, or 5 years of documented skiing and/or riding experience.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have Working Conditions / Work Schedule Outdoor activities on the water and land, mostly Thursday and Friday afternoons with an occasional Saturday or extended multi-week field-time depending on course.
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Min Salary $16.62
Max Salary $41.03
Link to Position Description Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P04911CT
Number of Vacancies Varies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 07/23/2024
Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/15/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.
Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact:
Andrew Hawley,
andrew.hawley@osucascades.edu Applications will be considered throughout the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our
Background Checks website including the
for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at
employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .
Any required license and/or certification may be uploaded as License or Certification 1 (or 2, 3, 4 as needed). The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.
In order to maintain an active status within this pool, applicants will need to reapply Annually. Applicants should review their Employment Profile with Education/Employment History carefully and make any updates BEFORE reapplying.
Annual Timeline:
June 16, 2024 - June 15, 2025
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