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This recruitment will be used to fill future full-time and part-time Temporary Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership (TRAL) Outdoor Assistants positions at Oregon State University-Cascades throughout the 2022-2023 academic year.

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 Paddlesports, 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. The branch campus has ambitious enrollment goals to reach 3,000 to 5,000 students by 2025. OSU-Cascades is engaged in building a culturally diverse and community-centric educational environment.

Varies

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.

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.