Minneapolis Center for Outdoor Adventure

ADVANCED LEVEL POSITIONS

Advanced level positions are a great way to gain the highest amount of student responsibility within the Department of Recreational Sports. A sound knowledge of departmental policies, programs and procedures combined with specific qualities and certfications will be required for employment. Advanced level positions will also require a prospective employee to give specific examples of his/her qualifications for the position. Applicants must be well spoken, comfortable with supervising peers, and proficient writers. All advanced level positions require student employees to be trained in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens. For students that do not already posess these certifications, training will be provided by the department upon being hired.
Trip Leader - Minneapolis and St. Paul

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for a qualified individual to fill the Trip Leader position. This position will assist in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to:

  • Coordinate, plan and facilitate the outdoor trips run by COA
  • Lead trips ranging in duration from 1-10 days in length, throughout the state and country 
  • Knowledge in activities should include backpacking, rock and ice climbing, canoeing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and caving.

Job Requirements
All student employees are required to be trained in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens. For students that do not already possess these certifications, training will be provided by the department upon being hired. Other requirements related to the position include, but are not limited to:

  • Currently enrolled as a student of the University of Minnesota Twin – Cities

This position is not currently posted. Please check back frequently.