Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain if necessary
Completed Vehicle Use Authorization or willingness to obtain if necessary
Ability to work with all ages of all populations in a variety of group sizes
Excellent communication, organization, and conflict resolution skills
Must be a UWS student in good academic standing
Plan, prepare, lead, evaluate, and cleanup for trips ranging from hours to full weeks
Market upcoming trips, programs, and special events to the campus community
Log gear use and assist with evaluating for replacement
Provide instruction to participants in a wide variety of outdoor skills
Assist with the development and implementation of outdoor adventure programs for students, faculty and staff, and community members
Communicate trip information and policies and procedures to staff and participants
Market upcoming trips, programs, and special events to the campus community
Learn proper belay Technique and Climbing Wall Policies
Other duties as assigned
Notice to New Employees: Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
Risk Services Level 1, $12.00/ Hour
Key Job Responsibilities:Department:Compensation:Required Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications:Education:How to Apply:Contact Information:UW-Superior, A Superior Place:The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).
Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics, review the Annual Security Report or contact the University Police Department Safety at 715-394-8114 for a printed copy.
UW is an Equal Opportunity EmployerQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Skills Required
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain it
- Completed Vehicle Use Authorization or willingness to obtain it
- Ability to work with all ages and populations in varied group sizes
- Excellent communication, organization, and conflict resolution skills
- Must be a University of Wisconsin System student in good academic standing
- Ability to plan, prepare, lead, evaluate, and clean up trips lasting from hours to full weeks
- Ability to market trips, programs, and special events to the campus community
- Ability to log gear use and assist with replacement evaluations
- Ability to provide instruction in a variety of outdoor skills
- Ability to assist with developing and implementing outdoor adventure programs
- Ability to communicate trip information, policies, and procedures
- Ability or willingness to learn proper belay technique and climbing wall policies
- Successful criminal background check
- Legal right to work in the United States
What We Do
University of Wisconsin – Superior is a public higher education institution dedicated to fostering an environment of trust and cooperation centering on the worth of all individuals. Through the liberal arts tradition, the university provides academic opportunities and support, including federally funded initiatives like the Upward Bound program, which is specifically designed to prepare high school students to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.







