Outdoor Pursuits
Application
All highly committed and passionate people are encouraged to apply no matter what outdoor
experience you have! We can teach anyone outdoor skills, but you must bring the positive and
energy and desire to grow as a leader.
Please return completed applications to Outdoor Pursuits Office located near Maggie’s Buns in
Forest Grove, OR. Interview times will be emailed to the email address you provide.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
First
Last
MI
Preferred Name
UC Box #_________ Email: _______________________ Phone # ___________________
Student I.D. # ____________________
Present Class Status:
Major: ________________________________
Fr.
Soph.
Jr.
Sr.
Minor: _____________________________
Do you have Federal Work Study? YES or NO If Yes how much per semester: ____________
GPA (college or high school if freshman): _________ (min. 2.25)
* Please attach transcript
OUTDOOR PURSUITS POSITION
Approximately how much time do you have to work each week? _________________________
What days and times are you available to work?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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Please rank the top FIVE (1 being your most preferred) Outback Positions you would like to
work in:
___ Sea Kayaking
___ Backpacking
___ Multi-Element
___ Rock Climbing
___ Canoeing
___ Bike Touring/Road Bike
___ Whitewater Rafting
___ Oregon Surf
___ Office Staff/Rentals
____ Stand Up Paddle Board ___ Multi-Media
____ Fly Fishing
___ Adventure Racing
___ Paddle Boarding
Other: _____________________________________________________________________
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RESUME
Attach a typed “resume” which should include a list of:
- work or service experiences (relevant to the outing(s) you are applying for.) Please include
position title, description of responsibilities or duties and a supervisor’s name and contact
number
- leadership experiences (trainings, elected positions, etc.) OR Outdoor Leadership classes you
have taken or plan to take
- extracurricular activities and interests (sports, travel, hobbies, etc.) and how they have
influenced your availability
QUESTIONS
Please type the answers to the following questions on a separate piece of paper. One page
maximum for all responses. (If you are a returning Voyage Leader, please do not answer the
essay questions.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
What do you believe is the most important goal of Outdoor Pursuits at Pacific?
What are your personal goals and reasons for working in this position?
Describe your leadership style and the styles of those you like to work with.
Give an example of good risk management on the type of trip you might be leading.
REFERENCES
Please provide three references that can speak to your leadership skills and qualifications for this
position.
Faculty Member:
Name
Title
Phone (Hours to call)
______________________________________________________________________________
Work or Service Supervisor:
Name
Title
Phone (Hours to call)
______________________________________________________________________________
Mentor, Advisor, or Past Co-leader:
Name
Title
Phone (Hours to call)
______________________________________________________________________________
By signing below I have indicated that the supplied information is correct to the best of my
knowledge. In addition, I understand that should I be appointed, I must attend all training
sessions and scheduled meetings pertaining to this position.
Signature
For more information please contact Phil at phil@pacificu.edu
or 503.352.2264
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