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Outdoor Recreation Leadership Internship - Mississippi Gulf Coast Com. College

Posted On: September 14, 2015 - 9:59am
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General Statement of Function

This internship position is designed for the student to complete degree requirements at their respective collegiate institution, typically around 400 hours of direct service provision to the agency (MGCCC) by offering leadership skills in a variety of areas and working with faculty and staff as a supervisor and providing a positive leadership example for students at MGCCC. The ideal intern will have experience and skills in several of the following areas: Tent camping, sea kayaking, canoeing, sailing, skiing, whitewater rafting, backpacking, rock climbing, ropes course, and will have a current valid driver’s license, good driving skills and record.

Qualifications

1.      1st aid/CPR certification.

2.      Excellent written and oral communication abilities.

3.      Current Valid Driver’s license.

4.      Ability to learn and work in a variety of settings under general supervision.

5.      Technology savvy. (web, email, word, excel, facebook, etc.).

Duties and Responsibilities

1.      Assist students in learning outdoor skills in water and land based outdoor recreation pursuits.

2.      Assist in helping students in classes and student work duties, at the climbing wall and bayou kayaking and canoeing.

3.      Assist in leading outdoor classes on and away from campus in both local classes and expedition classes, where driving a 12-passenger van or truck for long distances is essential.

4.      Assist in the promotion of the Outdoor Recreation Leadership program.

5.      Issue, Inventory and Maintenance of outdoor gear.

6.      Workload is a 40 hour week.

Compensation

1.      $8/hour (19.5 paid hours per week) 

2.      Access to campus facilities: Rock Wall, Kayaks, Gym, Pool.

3.      Free outdoor recreation classes/trips.

Contact Information

Dr. Gregor Kay

Field Site Location

51 Main Street
Perkinston, Mississippi 39573
United States
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Phone: 228-896-2536
Fax: No fax number available

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  • Length (Weeks):
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  • Compensation:
    Paid
  • Hours:
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