Student ALI Field Specialist

Department:

Recreational Sports

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Supplemental document addressing the following questions:

Review the Core Theories of Adventure Leadership from LEAD 430/530 and reflect on your observations and experiences with ALI or elsewhere to answer the following questions. Feel free to use your class notes, readings, and assignments, or additional research as needed. Your responses do not need to be lengthy but should address all components of the questions.

Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development:

• Describe a time you observed or experienced Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development. Which stage(s) of group development did you observe? Apply your understanding of Tuckman’s theory to explain your reasoning.

Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle:

• Describe a time in which you observed or experienced an instructor using this theory. How did their actions support student learning?

Accident Potential:

• Explain the categories a Field Staff uses to identify potential hazards. Describe a time when a leader used this model to minimize exposure prior to or during a field/program experience.

Situational Leadership:

• Explain the two components of follower readiness. Describe an instance in which you saw/experienced a field staff or instructor adjust their leadership style to support the person/group and explain why the change was warranted.

Certifications/coursework:

• Have you completed LEAD 430/530 Foundations of Adventure Leadership?
• Have you successfully achieved a Wilderness First Responder certification? If not, are you currently enrolled and in good standing?
• Prior to working as field staff, students must complete all their ALI coursework, including 3+ electives. What other courses have you completed with ALI? Please review this document for more information.

For additional information please contact: Olivia Cameron at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) ALI Field Specialist positions for Recreational Sports at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Field Specialist reports to the Trips and Classes Coordinator of the Adventure Leadership Institute and is responsible for assisting with class outings, trips/activities, and programs. Field Specialists attend any required or necessary trainings or meetings that the Coordinator mandates. Field Specialists are responsible for maintaining their training and skills in the relevant activity to which they are guiding and are encouraged to seek continuing education to better themselves and the programs to which they assist. In this position, Field Specialists can expect to challenge themselves and gain ample opportunities for growth in their interpersonal and leadership skills through leading outdoor programming with ALI.

Field Specialists also have the opportunity to assist in teaching PAC or LEAD classes per instructor approval.

Employee Expectations

• Know Your Stuff: Learn, model, promote and consistently enforce policies for the Department of Recreational Sports.
• Communicate Like a Pro: Professionally and proactively communicate with your teammates, supervisors and administrative staff.
• Stay Sharp: Maintain required certifications and attend orientation sessions, staff meetings and trainings as directed.
• Seek Solutions: Provide quality customer service to all patrons and search for a “path to yes” when possible and aligned with mission.
• Deliver a Positive Experience: Maintain and promote a safe and fun environment for all participants and staff.

We create engaging environments for student growth and success. We inspire healthy living by providing quality recreational and educational opportunities for the Oregon State University community.

Our Values in Action As a student employee, you play a vital role in bringing our mission and values to life. We expect every team member to embody the following values in their work:

• We Care About People: Treat all patrons and colleagues with kindness, courtesy and inclusion.
• We Are Solution-Oriented: Identify and implement solutions that enhance the member and employee experience. Address conflict in a positive, calm and solution-focused manner.
• We Are Stewards: Use resources responsibly and ethically while working efficiently.
• We Are Innovative: Pioneer programs, services and facilities that serve as catalysts for student success. Create space to encourage, share and evolve new ideas.
• We Are Educators: Foster environments where learning and personal growth thrive for both participants and staff. Grant others the same good intentions you grant yourself.
• We Extend Respect & Build Trust: Communicate with clarity, transparency and integrity, fostering trust across our community.

We create engaging environments for student growth and success. We inspire healthy living by providing quality recreational and educational opportunities for the Oregon State University community.

Position Details, Duties and Responsibilities

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Facilitate PAC and LEAD class trips, non-credit Adventure outings, and other activities to provide learning and personal growth opportunities for OSU students and community.
• Coordinate logistics (including organizing, maintaining, and cleaning equipment) for PAC and LEAD classes in collaboration with ALI professional staff, co-student leaders, and ALI Operations staff.
• Attend and represent the ALI ™ at special events, such as welcome nights and tabling events.
• Execute all emergency procedures and provide First Aid and CPR assistance when necessary within the scope of ALI wilderness medicine protocols
• Evaluate trips process and provide recommendations for improvements on an ongoing basis
• Drive Motorpool vehicles for off-campus programs including credit course trips and non-credit Adventure outings
• Maintain department specific safety certifications, such as CPR, Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder.
• Provide support as needed to the ALI Operations Desk staff in the maintenance, inventory, and cleaning of trip equipment after each outing or program.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Professionalism, Critical Thinking, Career and Self Development

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications

• First Aid, CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider and DRS Bloodborne Pathogens certifications is required before employment begins and will be provided by the department upon hiring
• Wilderness First Responder, Professional Rescuer CPR with AED, DRS Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Demonstrated progress toward the Adventure Leadership Certificate with ALI including completion of LEAD 430/530 Foundations of Adventure Leadership and three ALI elective courses.
• The ALI Field Specialist and Field Associate positions are reserved for students who are actively pursuing their Adventure Leadership Certificate with ALI. All required coursework for the ALI Certificate must be completed before being hired as field staff: Students must complete Wilderness First Responder, LEAD 430/530 Foundations of Adventure Leadership, and three ALI electives prior to being hired. If you have not completed your coursework, you are not eligible for hiring at this time. You are encouraged to enroll in these courses and apply at a later date. Info on LEAD and PAC courses can be found in the course catalog. Non-credit WFR course info is found here: https://recsports.oregonstate.edu/adventure/leadership-education/classes/non-credit-classes. Please reach out to the ALI Trips and Classes Coordinator ([email protected]) for any questions related to this policy.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Preferred Work and Extracurricular Experience

• Strong role models, possess excellent conflict resolution skills and respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Commitment to student development and leadership.
• Awareness of safety concerns and risk management within an adventure education setting.
• Ability to provide positive customer service.
• Awareness of and appreciation for individual uniqueness and diversity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Energetic and enjoy working with a variety of people and environments.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and work well with minimum supervision.
• Progress toward and/or completion of the Adventure Leadership Certificate with the Adventure Leadership Institute.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Period of Employment: One academic year (continuing employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a 30-day probationary period and satisfactory job performance as evaluated by immediate supervisor). 2-4 hours per week on average. Field Specialists are typically assigned 1-2 weekend day or overnight trips per term.

Compensation: Student employees are paid an hourly wage consistent with the OSU Student Employment Pay Rate Guidelines. The Department of Recreational Sports identifies pay ranges base upon job duties, level of responsibility and complexity of the work to be performed.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-11-23

Anticipated End Date: