ICST - Outdoor Recreation Trip Leader

Overview

Description
Instructional & Classroom Support Tech 1 - Outdoor Recreation Trip Leader

Description
Instructional & Classroom Support Tech 1 - Outdoor Recreation Trip Leader
Salary: $19.50 Hourly
Classification:
Part-time Hourly

Reports to:

Program Manager A
Olympic College is currently recruiting for an ICST 1 - Outdoor Recreation Trip Leader. This position provides direct instructional support for outdoor recreation courses by preparing materials and equipment, assisting instructors during field and classroom activities, supporting outdoor coursework, and helping operate specialized safety equipment. The role advances Olympic College’s mission by ensuring high-quality instructional support for wilderness education and safe, effective experiential learning for students.

• Instructional Preparation & Support
  • Prepare materials and equipment for outdoor instruction.
  • Set up demonstration and equipment for outdoor course activities.
  • Confer with instructors to develop and prepare activities.
• Field-Based Instructional Assistance
  • Assist instructors in demonstrating tools, equipment, and outdoor methods.
  • Teach safe and efficient backpacking and alpine travel techniques.
  • Instruct students in rules and regulations for outdoor recreation across local, state, and federal lands.
• Safety, Survival, and Technical Skills Instruction
  • Teach individuals how to travel safely on and off trail, including alpine terrain with steep/heights exposure.
  • Teach techniques in Leave No Trace, outdoor cooking, basic first aid, map and compass navigation, survival skills, weather assessment, knot tying, and search & rescue elements.
  • Assist students in selecting and using appropriate outdoor equipment.
• Materials and Program Maintenance
  • Receive materials and supplies used in classes.
  • Support instructors in coursework-related logistics.
• Recordkeeping & Administrative Support
  • Maintain activity, safety, and equipment records and prepare reports related to outdoor recreation programming.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• First Aid and CPR training.
• Training and experience in alpine mountaineering and backpacking.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Previous instruction or mentoring experience.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Hourly employees must work 480 hours in a rolling six-month period to become eligible for health benefits. Hourly employees must work 70 hours in any five months for two consecutive years to become eligible for retirement. This is an hourly position scheduled to work up to 18 hours per week, with a salary of $19.50 hourly. They are not initially eligible for benefits upon hire, but could qualify for the following.

• Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan
• Sick leave, paid holidays, Aflac, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate, and priority consideration for on-site childcare on a space available basis.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.

Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required by WB HB 2327.

The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

To be considered for this position, a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter - In your cover letter, describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.

Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment including, but not limited to, unwelcome sexual conduct.

Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been…