Assistant Trip Leader

North Carolina State University

$10.50 / hr

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Oct 15, 2025

Position Information

Posting Number	PG195501TM
Position Number	25ATL01
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	An Outdoor Adventures Assistant Trip Leader is a passionate and safety-minded student who helps inspire others to get involved in outdoor recreation. In this entry-level role, you'll assist in leading half-day, full-day, and weekend trips, workshops, and clinics to prepare for advancement as a trip leader. You will help with trip planning, equipment preparation, and group management while building valuable skills in leadership, risk management, and instruction. Join our team and help us guide new adventurers into the outdoors! Contribute Trip and Workshop Leadership: Assist trip leaders with all aspects of a trip, including group development, risk management, and instruction of technical skills. You will also help plan, create lessons, and facilitate educational workshops and clinics. Program Education and Marketing: Help market trips to the campus community and educate others about all Outdoor Adventures programs, including trips, clinics, and equipment rentals. Logistics and Equipment: Prepare equipment for trips and maintain gear by checking it in and out, cleaning, disinfecting, and performing minor repairs.
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

Department Information

Job City & State	Raleigh
Department	Wellness and Recreation

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Clerical
Working Title	Assistant Trip Leader

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	Maximum 20 hours per week as scheduled
Other Work/Responsibilities	Guideline Enforcement: Understand and enforce Wellness and Recreation and area specific guidelines. Risk Management: Knowledge and implementation of emergency action plan. Training and Meetings: Attend required training and monthly staff meetings. Community: Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants and guests. Support: Perform other related duties to support the overall functioning of the department. Working Conditions Environment: Both indoors and outdoors with potential exposure to adverse weather. Physical: Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting weight up to 40 lbs regularly. Sensory: Potentially loud and busy work environment that requires strong communication and observation skills. Schedule: Flexibility in your availability is needed to potentially work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and breaks. Safety: Exposure to potential safety hazards and adherence to the emergency action plan to mitigate risk. Time Commitment: this position requires you to work a minimum of two outdoor trips per semester. Schedule Requirements: This role requires consistent availability on Fridays and weekends.
Minimum Experience/Education
Department Required Skills	Initiative: Complete required work, pursue opportunities to expand knowledge, work to better the department. Communication: Display effective and proactive interpersonal communication with users and coworkers. Customer Service: Prioritize our users, ensuring a positive and supportive experience for all participants. Critical Thinking: Actively conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, and evaluating information to reach a conclusion. Teamwork: Collaborate and use knowledge and experiences to contribute to the success of the team. Values Reasoning: Using our four values of care, positivity, flexibility and support when making decisions. Professionalism: Present expected behavior in the workplace, exemplified by your attitude and effort.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	N/A
Required License or Certification	Eligibility: Current full-time NC State student. Certifications: First Aid and Adult CPR/AED certifications should be current or obtained before position commencement. This certification is provided to selected candidates upon being hired. Preferred Experience: Demonstrated experience with adventure programming, such as participating in or assisting with outdoor trips, challenge courses, and related leadership trainings.
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$10.50/hour

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	10/06/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/223581

EEO

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