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East Carolina University

Federal Work-Study (On-Campus - Adventure Leadership Assistants)

East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834

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Advertising Department CAMPUS RECREATION AND WELLNESS

Academic Term/Year SUMMER 2025

Position Title Federal Work-Study (On-Campus - Adventure Leadership Assistants)

Posting Number 07097

Position Number 07097

Student Job Category Student - Self-Help Campus Job

Number of Vacancies 10

Job Description

ECU

Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness is currently seeking several Adventure Leadership Assistants

Join our dedicated team at Campus Recreation and Wellness ( CRW ) as an Adventure Leader! This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in leading and facilitating adventure programs. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of the campus community through outdoor and adventure-based activities.

CRW

is committed to creating an environment of belonging and well-being and supports the Division of Student Affairs' commitment to purposeful well-being.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

Lead and facilitate adventure programs such as rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking

Assist with the planning and implementation of adventure trips and events

Ensure the safety and well-being of participants

Maintain and inspect equipment and facilities

Promote

CRW

adventure programs and encourage student participation

Operate the Adventure Center and Rock-Climbing Wall:

Ensure the safety and well-being of participants at our climbing wall including belaying, supervision and enforcement of climbing wall polices.

Create a welcoming and safe environment while providing exemplary customer service. *

Assist participants and trip staff with equipment selection and rentals.

Load watercraft onto vehicles for participant and program use.

Offer guidance and resources for outdoor recreation activities to participants.

Be attentive, attend all training, and perform other duties as assigned.

Challenge Course Program Responsibilities and Duties:

Lead groups safely and effectively through field games, low ropes course tasks, alpine tower, and odyssey course.

Properly utilize, store, and care for challenge course equipment.

Participate in maintenance and inspections of program areas.

Facilitate the group through activities and resolve any conflicts.

Adapt to group goals and needs while debriefing and leading activities.

Ability to obtain belay certification through ECU's climbing wall clinic within two weeks of hire.

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.) Majors that may find this a good fit include, but are not limited to: Kinesiology

Recreation and Park Management

Environmental Health/ Environmental Studies

Business Administration

Requirements:

Must have at least a 2.5

GPA

Obtain valid

CPR

and First Aid certification and blood-borne pathogens training within 60 days of being hired.

Must be a current

ECU

student

Must be qualified for Federal Work Study.

Additional

Qualifications:

Experience in outdoor activities or adventure programming preferred.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Special Instructions to Applicant Please upload your resume and federal work-study authorization form online. Cover Letter is optional.

To be

ELIGIBLE

for

FEDERAL

WORK

STUDY

POSITIONS , students

MUST

QUALIFY

and

RECEIVE

an

AWARD

from the

ECU

Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610.)

Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/86426

Open Date 05/14/2025

Close Date 07/14/2025

Open Until Filled No

Nondiscrimination Statement East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees.

ECU

prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA ) should contact the

ADA

Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY ) or

ADA -Coordinator@ecu.edu .

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