Gonzaga Outdoors Trip Leader Application

E-MAIL BACK TO BY: February 20, 2018 11:59pm

Please type your responses

Name:Graduation Year:

Major: E-mail:

Phone Number:Date of birth:

Current Certifications Held: (WFA, WFR, WEMT, Life Guard, CPR, First Aid, WRT, BMCI, SPI, etc.)

I will be available (Highlight all that apply):

New Trip Leader Trainings (Monday nights @ 8:30 late March/Early April)

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Training (Apr 7th-8th)

Leadership Symposium (April 21st)

New Trip Leader Training (May 12th- May 16th)

GOOB and Trip Leader Training(Aug 14th-23rd)

Winter Training (Jan 11th-13th2019)

Biweekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8:30pm

Summer 2018Fall 2018Spring 2019

Driving: (Highlightall that apply):

  • Do you have one or fewer driving violations for the past 3 years?Yes No
  • Are you21 years old and willing to drive a 12-passenger van?Yes No
  • Are you 19 years old and willing to drive a minivan/SUV?Yes No

Are you willing to commit to becoming a certified whitewater raft guide?YesNo

This includes…

  • Spokane River sessions in early Spring
  • Training in Montana for four days following spring finals.
  • Practice during trip leader training.

Are you willing to commit to becoming a certified climbing instructor?YesNo

This includes…

  • Climbing instruction practice sessions.
  • Attaining AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Certification.
  • A day co-leading a climbing trip with the Outdoor Program Manager.
  • A day leading a climbing trip being observed and evaluated by the Outdoor Program Manager.

What other activities do you currently participate in at Gonzaga?Please also include other off campus time commitments.

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Short Answer

  1. What do you believeis the mission of Gonzaga Outdoors?
  1. Why do you want to be a Trip Leader?
  1. Please list Gonzaga Outdoors trips or events you have attended/participated in.
  1. Please list personal outdoor activities you have participated in around the greater Spokane area.
  1. How would your role change from personal outdoors trips to Gonzaga Outdoors trips?
  1. What is the most significant outdoor trip you have been on?
  1. What drives your passion for the outdoors?
  1. If hired, what do you see as your role in Gonzaga Outdoors?
  1. Make up your own question and answer it.
  1. Is there anything else you would like us to know?

Please attach a document that details your outdoor experience.

Example:

Date: Location: Style ex. Hike, climb, raft: Duration: Role: Comments (if applicable)

Summer 2017: Desolation Wilderness, CA: Backpacking: 7 Days, 60 Miles: I was responsible for logistics but held no leadership role on the trail:

Notification of whether you will be offered an interview will be on February 22nd. Interviews will be held on February 28th and 29th.