Hourly Student Employment - Adventure Leadership Assistants

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Advertising Department CAMPUS RECREATION AND WELLNESS Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 Position Title Hourly Student Employment - Adventure Leadership Assistants Posting Number 08286 Position Number 08286 Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job Position Location On-campus City Greenville State NC Number of Vacancies 20 Rate of Pay $10.00/hourly FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? Yes Job Description

ECU Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness is currently seeking several Adventure Leadership Assistants.

Join our dedicated team at Campus Recreation and Wellness (CRW) as an Adventure

Leader! This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in leading and facilitating adventure programs. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of the campus community through outdoor and adventure-based activities. CRW is committed to creating an environment of belonging and well-being and supports the Division of Student Affairs' commitment to purposeful well-being.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead and facilitate adventure programs such as rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking
• Assist with the planning and implementation of adventure trips and events
• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants
• Maintain and inspect equipment and facilities
• Promote CRW adventure programs and encourage student participation

Operate the Adventure Center and Rock-Climbing Wall:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants at our climbing wall, including belaying, supervision, and enforcement of climbing wall polices.
• Create a welcoming and safe environment while providing exemplary customer service. ·
• Assist participants and trip staff with equipment selection and rentals.
• Load watercraft onto vehicles for participant and program use.
• Offer guidance and resources for outdoor recreation activities to participants.
• Be attentive, attend all training, and perform other duties as assigned.

Ability to obtain belay certification through ECU's climbing wall clinic within two weeks of hire.

GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.0 Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

Majors that may find this a good fit include, but are not limited to:

• Kinesiology
• Recreation and Park Management
• Environmental Health/ Environmental Studies
• Business Administration

Requirements:

• Must have at least a 2.0 GPA
• Obtain valid CPR and First Aid certification with bloodborne pathogens training within 60 days of being hired.
• Must be a current ECU student

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in outdoor activities or adventure programming preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

License/certification required Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your Resume and a copy of your class schedule online. Cover Letter is optional.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/94561 Open Date 07/16/2026 Close Date 08/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification ?

• Yes

• No

• • Describe 2 job duties or responsibilities you have held that are the most directly related to this position.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Why do you want to work for our program?

(Open Ended Question)

• • 3.Explain any leadership roles you have been part of.

(Open Ended Question)

• • 1.Describe your previous experience related to adventure leadership.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Additional Document #1

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation
• Media File
• Portfolio
• List of References