Laramie, WY

Position Title: Outdoor Program Field Instructor

Organization: UW Outdoor Program

Location: Laramie, WY

Organization Overview: As part of the Campus Recreation Department, the Outdoor Program helps recruit and retain students, faculty and staff by providing a wide range of inclusive, safe, reasonably priced, and accessible outdoor programs and services to the UW community. We expose and guide individuals in the natural environment, provide skill and leadership development opportunities, and facilitate peer to peer interactions and fun. All people regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, background, status, disability, sex, religion, etc. are welcome here at UW’s Outdoor Program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality programming for the Outdoor Program
  • Facilitate safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation activities similar but not limited to hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, water sports, rock climbing, fly fishing, snowshoeing, skiing, and indoor clinics
  • Learn, maintain, and improve upon outdoor skills, technical skills, risk management, and decision making
  • Provide personalized instruction to create positive outdoor experiences for participants
  • Ability to develop and follow curriculum and lesson plans
• Create a physically and emotionally safe and inclusive environment within the Outdoor Program
  • Work effectively with other students and Program Coordinators
  • Participate in staff meetings, field days, and trainings
  • Obtain and maintain necessary certifications including Wilderness Medicine (WFA minimum), CPR/AED & Biohazard Training, and annual University Motor Vehicle Record check
  • Evaluate and assess your performance with Program Coordinators

Minimum Qualifications:

• University of Wyoming student
• Wilderness First Aid (the Outdoor Program offers WFA for a fee and CPR at no cost) http://www.uwyo.edu/rec/outdoor-program/wilderness-medicine.html

Desired Qualifications:

• Interest in teaching various outdoor recreation activities, ensuring physical and emotional safety, creating an inclusive environment for all participants, and a willingness to learn.
• Previous experience facilitating, guiding, or teaching activities in an outdoor related setting.

Required Materials:

Applications must be submitted through the University of Wyoming Employment Opportunity website. Include a resume and contact information for three references with the online application. People from diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

Please direct questions or correspondence to:

Elise D’Alessandro and Payton Bartlett:  edalessa@uwyo.edu / pbartle1@uwyo.edu                                Main Office: 307-766-2402