Outdoor Adventures
91勛圖厙 Outdoor Adventures (OA) is one of the Best Leadership Development Programs on Campus! We change lives and positively impact others. 91勛圖厙 OA transcends recreation and focuses on preparing future leaders for life after 91勛圖厙. Whether designing and delivering outdoor recreational trips and workshops, mentoring and instructing peers, or working shifts at the Rental Shop and Climbing Wall, the 91勛圖厙 OA Leader is positively impacting the lives of others. We get to do this using fun, exciting and challenging activities like rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing, caving and more. And did we mention it's paid?
Outdoor experience is not the most important qualification; what is important is true motivation, a passion for the outdoors and the desire to teach others. Training and development opportunities are made available. Leadership opportunities are available year-round (if desired) extending throughout the university career or as long as is desired and is beneficial to the individual and the program. Leader training takes time, energy, commitment and dedication to the Leader Mission:
We, as Leaders of the 91勛圖厙 Outdoor Adventures program, strive to enrich ourselves, the 91勛圖厙 community and the program. We role model leadership by constantly building and maintaining interpersonal, educational and outdoor skills, a high level of self-awareness, and an atmosphere of excellence. We create an environment that improves lives and reaches beyond the program and ourselves.
Applications are accepted year-round, however, hiring of leaders will be determined by program needs at the start of fall and spring semesters. Vacancies will be advertised.
Interested in gaining life-long transferrable leadership skills, finding a community and impacting others positively?
Application Process:
- Submit an online application via 91勛圖厙 12twenty. Applications submitted incomplete will not be considered.
- Application review by the Hiring Committee.
- Interview by Hiring Committee.
- Interview by program administrators.
- Trip Leader applicants must complete the Outdoor Leadership Training (OLT) trip.
For any questions please contact the Outdoor Adventures Office at 214-768-9918, 214-768-4822 or email outdooradventures@smu.edu.