WANTED: TRIP COORDINATORS
If you have an interest in BACKPACKING, CLIMBING, FLATWATER CANOEING,
WW RAFTING, CAVING, HIKING, WHITEWATER CANOEING, KAYAKING, RAPPELLING, OR
CAMPING IN GENERAL . . . THIS MAY BE THE POSITION FOR YOU!!
GENERAL DUTIES:
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Prepare and coordinate 1-3 weekend or day trips per semester
Lead Pre-Trip Meetings
Evaluate trips
Drive vans for trips (become a Vandy Safe Driver)
Work with other Outdoor Staff
Attend Trip Coordinator Training Sessions and Staff Meetings
Work a minimum of 5 hours/week in the Outdoor Rec. Center
Maintain and repair outdoor equipment
Provide customer service
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must be a Vanderbilt Student, at least a 2nd semester Freshman
Preference given to those with Work Study funding.
Previous experience in one or more outdoor recreation activities
A willingness to work cooperatively with other people
Knowledge of basic camping skills
Energy, enthusiasm
Knowledge of various types of outdoor recreation equipment is desirable
An interest and concern for the environment; knowledge of LNT is desirable
An overall desire to be part of the "team" that continues to develop the growing Vanderbilt Outdoor
Recreation Program
- Certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR is required prior to coordinating
any trips; but not necessary at time of selection.
BENEFITS:
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Develop leadership skills
Meet other people who are also interested in outdoor activities
Go for free (except for your "on the road" food) on trips that you coordinate. (Most trips will
cost participants $15 to $92.) The extended trips will be discounted, not free.
Earn $7.25/hour for working in the Rental Program of the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC).
TO APPLY:
 Stop by the Office of Campus Recreation in the Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center
or the Outdoor Rec. Center and pick up an application.
> Applications are due by 6:00 pm, Fri. April 8, 2016. (A limited number of positions are available.)
For more information, call Linda Rosenkranz at 615-343-7898.
APPLICATION DUE:____________________
DATE:______________________
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM
OFFICE OF CAMPUS RECREATION
OUTDOOR RECREATION TRIP STAFF APPLICATION
NAME:________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(M.I.)
E-mail Address: ______________________________________________________________
SCHOOL ADDRESS:_______________________________
SCHOOL PHONE:____________________
HOME ADDRESS:__________________________________
HOME PHONE:_____________________
____________________________________ zip:________________
YEAR IN SCHOOL:_____________________ GRADUATION DATE:__________/__________
Month Year
ACADEMIC MAJOR:_____________________________ AVERAGE # OF CREDIT HRS/SEMESTER:_______
Circle semester(s) you would like to work:
Fall
Spring
Summer
How many hours/week would you like to work in equipment rentals?_____________
Are you a work study student?_________ If Yes, how much allotment?__________
WORK EXPERIENCE: (Paid and Volunteer: 3 most recent positions)
Month/Year
Job Title
Brief Description
Employer
1. From___/___ to ___/___ _________________ ____________________________ ______________________
2. From___/___ to ___/___ _________________ ____________________________ ______________________
3. From___/___ to ___/___
_________________ ___________________________ ______________________
List the campus organizations in which you are involved:
List any outdoor organizations that you are or have been involved with:
RANK THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES, 1 = FAVORITE (N/A = NEVER EXPERIENCED)
_____ Backpacking
_____ Flatwater Canoeing
_____ Climbing
_____ Camping
_____ Hiking
_____ WW Canoeing
_____ Caving(Spelunking)
_____ Kayaking
_____ WW Rafting
_____ Downhill Skiing
_____ Mountain Biking
_____ Rappelling
In what other hobbies or sports are you involved?
In the two previous questions, circle those activities you feel qualified to teach.
What do you consider to be your strengths?
What do you consider to be your weaknesses?
Have you had any previous experience in working with outdoor equipment and/or rental programs? Yes _____ No _____
If yes, explain in what capacity you have worked:
Rate yourself in operating the following tools, using the ratings POOR, FAIR, GOOD, OR EXCELLENT:
Cash Register ____________ Hand Tools (hammer, saw, wrench, etc.) ________________
Electric Drill ______________ Sewing Machine ____________ Other:_____________________
Why do you want to become a part of the outdoor recreation program staff, as a trip coordinator and as an equipment
specialist?
What can you contribute to the program if you are selected?