How to Get Involved
Participation: Sign up for the OAR listserve by emailing outdoor@seattleu.edu. You will receive weekly emails about upcoming events and trips happening in or related to the prgram.
Leadership: Become a contributor to the program and lead a trip or event!!
Want to be an OAR Leader?
Coordinator
The Coordinators are the core leadership team for the Seattle University Outdoor Adventure Recreation (OAR) program, there is one coordinator for each of our 6 programming areas: Bike, Climb, Service, Snow, Trail and Water. Their primary functions are to provide strategic leadership for their are and the overall program, lead outings, to be trained in wilderness emergency response skills and safety management while in the field, and to teach/model environmental sustainability practices. Positions open for 2013-14: Bike, Climb, Service, Snow, and Trail
Trip Lead
Trip Leads are the facilitators of our day and overnight outings, and additionally support OAR's campus activities and events. Their primary functions are to serve in leadership roles for outings as needed/desired, to be knowledgeable of and teach wilderness skills and safety management, to apply knowledge to reduce risks while in the field, and to teach/model environmental sustainability practices.
*** See below in "Related Documents" below for more information and application materials.***
Commonly Asked Questions about becoming an OAR Leader:
Do I have to be Sir Edmond Hillary to apply for a Coordinator position?
No, Coordinators need to be experienced in their respective areas with the desire to become skilled at risk assessment and management, to be trained in emergency wilderness response, and to work with and inspire other leaders. Most importantly, bring lots of energy to the area that you will be responsible for.
Do I need to already have wilderness emergency medical training (Wilderness First Aid or above) to apply to be an OAR Leader?
No, if hired you will be trained according to the certifications required of your position. OAR will cover the costs of neccessary training or certifications.
Does this mean if I apply for the Trail Coordinator position, I can only do trail trips?
No, your primary responsibility is to the Trail area as the go-to person since you will have advanced, area-specific training. But there are lots of trips to be had and you are encouraged to lead other non-trail trips if your area is covered.
My schedule doesn't give me a lot of free time, is there a position for me?
Yes, while we seek people who are fully committed to being active and engaged in the OAR community, some schedules just don't allow for you to be outdoors every weekend (it's a crime!). As a Trip Leader you are required to simply lead three trips a year, attend quarterly OAR training retreats, and attend 6 Outdoor Skill Sessions of your chosing, hosted throughout the year. The retreats are at the beginning of Fall and Winter Quarter and at the end of Spring Quarter; typically when your work load will be lightest. However, enthusiam and commitment are paramount so you are encouraged to lead as many trips as you would like.
Do I need to have gone on an OAR trip to apply?
No, but being a participant does help you see what it is like to be an OAR leader and shows us that you are interested.
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