Yavapai College Prescott , AZ 86303
Posted 2 weeks ago
Description of Position
EDventures Coordinator/Instructor
Hiring Rate: $25
An EDventures Coordinator/Instructor leads a group of students traveling to local, regional and international locations. TheCoordinator/Instructor has educational travel leadership experience and is knowledgeable in the subject areas of naturalhistory, cultures and history. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, the following:
Arts and Culture
Archaeology/Anthropology
Architecture
Adventure and Back Country Travel
Botany/Biology
Geology
Geography
Hiking
Local/Regional History
Native American Cultures
Natural History
Photography
Science and Nature
Act as a group leader in the field to coordinate activities and travel arrangements and ensure smooth, safe travel for theparticipants
Deliver clear, accurate and interesting information to the student and answer questions about the locations and features ofthe trip so that student learning is optimized
Pay all on-site expenses as authorized and arranged by the program
Make in-the-field decisions regarding itinerary and route changes
As the driver, inspect the vehicle, obey traffic laws and drive in such a way to ensure safety and comfort
Participate in marketing the trip and the EDventures program throughout the community
Assist with vehicle rental tasks and food pickup as necessary
Comply with department and College policies and procedures
Minimum Expectations & Requirements
Demonstrated knowledge and/or expertise with leading educational travel
Must be 21 years of age with a valid Arizona driver's license
Requires current CPR/First Aid Certification
Agency
Yavapai College
Address
1100 E. Sheldon Street
Prescott, Arizona, 86301
Website
http://www.yc.edu/hr
Proof of current automobile insurance
Motor Vehicle Report and good driving record
Completion of Yavapai College or recognized van driver training and written test
Current resume
Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Prior experience traveling with adult learners, preferably 2-plus years
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work well with students and staff
Ability to work with diverse learning abilities
Work experience in a community college/higher education work environment.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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