Seasonal/Part-Time Professional Outdoor Instructor (POI), Bradford Woods
Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: September 20, 2024
Job Description:
DepartmentBRADFORD WOODS (BA-BRAD-IUBLA)Department
InformationThe Office of Student Life is focused on building a
strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University
experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office
of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students
navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be
successful in school and after graduation. Students are our
priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our
core mission.Bradford Woods is proud to be a department within the
Office of Student Life, committed to promoting learning and respect
by integrating diversity, equity and inclusion in all programs,
interactions, and partnerships. We commit to creating and
maintaining an inclusive environment where all people are
respected, valued, and affirmed so that they may know they matter
and belong at Indiana University. Bradford Woods is Indiana
University's Outdoor Center. As a key component of the university
family, Bradford Woods seeks to promote and further the mission of
the university through the teaching, service, programs, and
research Bradford Woods provides. For over 50 years Bradford Woods
has been providing recreational, educational, and leadership
development opportunities to youth and adults locally, nationally,
and globally.Job SummaryThe Professional Outdoor Instructor is a
seasonal (3-months contract) or part-time position that will work
closely on the day-to-day running of day or residential outdoor
education programming.Department Specific Responsibilities
- Instructs and facilitates groups of people in mostly outdoor
spaces on the Bradford Woods property.
- Plans and prepares for groups based on a set schedule that is
given 1-2 weeks prior to a program. Plans out and facilitate lesson
plans or Adventure Education. Other programming will include
campfires, night experiences, recreations, and supporting mealtimes
with students.
- Responsible for the overall safety and well-being of the
individual group assigned including understanding Bradford Woods
Policies/Procedures, Emergency Action Plan including writing
internal incident reports as needed, adhering to appropriate radio
use, and maintaining a general knowledge of trails including
property boundaries.QualificationsEDUCATIONRequired
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or
GED)Preferred
- Working towards a University degree in outdoor, experiential,
therapeutic recreation, education, or related fieldWORK
EXPERIENCERequired
- Experience hiking, backpacking, caving, canoeing, climbing, and
observation of the natural environment and stopping for teachable
moments in a camp setting
- Experience facilitating personal and group development through
initiatives and low/high challenge course events
- Experience teaching environmental education
- Experience working with both youth and adults in a learning
environment, and working with people with physical and
developmental disabilitiesLICENSES AND CERTIFICATESPreferred
- Wilderness First Aid
- CPR/AED for the professional rescuer
- LifeguardSKILLSRequired
- Ability to effectively communicate and exchange
information
- Ability and desire to energetically teach, inspire and motivate
people from all walks of life
- Outdoor skills including hiking, backpacking, caving, canoeing,
climbing, and interpretation
- Ability and willingness to learn and master designated program
areas
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for an extended
time that can be emotionally and physically demanding
- Ability and willingness to serve others, be a team player, and
take on leadership roles and responsibilitiesWorking Conditions /
DemandsThe role requires the ability to work in a varied weather
environment that may include extreme heat and cold, and other
adverse weather conditions. The role also requires the ability to
move on flat ground, hills, slopes, and uneven terrain. The person
in this role must be able to move items up to 25 pounds multiple
times per shift, and will be expected to work long hours and some
weekends.Additional InformationSeasonal staff may choose to live in
shared housing on the Bradford Woods Property. Housing on the
Bradford Woods Property would be provided for hourly staff if
needed.POI's are not responsible for staying in cabins with
participants.In the questionnaire section of your application,
please choose whether you would prefer to work as part-time staff
or as seasonal staff.Work LocationMartinsville, Indiana Work
HoursBoth seasonal and part-time staff will work any time between
7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.Part-time staff positions may work up to 29
hours per week.Shift times vary according to business
needs.Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to
accommodate special events.Benefits OverviewFor full-time staff
employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits
including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to
vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits
by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer
Level: Part Time EmployeeFLSA: NonexemptJob Function: Part Time
EmployeeJob Family: Part Time EmployeeClick here to learn more
about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis
posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised
Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the
discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of
5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit
your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you
wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume
when uploading attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana
University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer
and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment based on individual
qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based
on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status,
national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its
educational programs and activities, including employment and
admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints
regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of
Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX
Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination
here which includes contact information.Campus Safety and
SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing
policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana
University campuses, is available online. You may also request a
physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by
visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234
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