Trip Leader

Student Intermediate Level

Requisition IDreq38272 Working TitleTrip Leader Pay$14.00 Hourly CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentRecreational Services (823A) Employment TypeStudent Employment Student TypeStudent Employment StatusNon-Exempt Background Check RequiredNo For Best Consideration Date11/2/2026 Position SummaryDESCRIPTION: The UNM Trip Leader must be proficient in planning and organizing trips, preparing and maintaining equipment, educating participants on outdoor skills and safety practices, and managing group dynamics in outdoor environments. It's essential the trip leader prioritizes risk management, teamwork, inclusivity, and environmental stewardship while creating engaging opportunities for participants to explore the outdoors, develop new skills, and build meaningful connections through outdoor recreation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Guide UNM students, staff, faculty and outside community members on Getaway Trips.

Prepare meals, and abide dietary restrictions for participants

Maintain regular office hours, as well as night time hours for classes and weekend supervision of outdoor trips and challenge course programs.

Work cooperatively with other Recreational Services staff members and assist with departmental special events as necessary.

Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in at least two of the following activities areas with certification preferred; Camping, bike maintenance, canoeing, backpacking, sea kayaking, rock climbing, climbing walls, and challenge courses.

Leave No Trace Trainer Certification preferred.

Experience with outdoor rental equipment and bike maintenance preferred.

Experience with retail operations is preferred.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a defensive driving certification.

CPR and First aid certification with Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder preferred.

Applicants should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, word processing, desktop publishing computer skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.

They will need the ability to recruit, develop, lead, supervise, and motivate student, staff, faculty and community members and must possess excellent customer service skills. Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations, and excellent customer service. Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.