Part-Time Student Outdoor Adventures Shop Specialist, Recreational Sports

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IU OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (BA‑IUOA‑IUBLA) is part of the Office of Student Life, which is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation.

Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well‑being are our core mission.

Recreational Sports is part of the Office of Student Life, which is dedicated to supporting students' health, safety, and success throughout their IU experience. The Recreational Sports mission is to connect, inform, and inspire individuals to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Serving over 36,000 students, faculty, staff, and community members annually, we offer wide‑ranging programs across two multipurpose facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, adventure spaces, and more.

Our team includes 46 professional staff and over 800 student employees.

At Recreational Sports, we believe in creating exceptional experiences through genuine connection and opportunities. Student employees play a vital role in shaping our programs and are encouraged to grow through leadership and collaboration. Whether you're looking to build professional skills or simply be part of a dynamic team, Recreational Sports offers a fun, supportive environment where you can thrive.

The Trip Leader provides support for assigned adventure trips based on certifications and experience.

• Manages opening and closing procedures for the shop.
• Manages gear inventory, maintenance, cleaning, and repair.
• Communicates with incoming and outgoing customers.
• Provides customer service and manages general office operations.
• Assists with IU Outdoor Adventures annual Gear Sale.
• Plans and prepares logistics for leading activities like backpacking, kayaking/canoeing, rock climbing, and more.
• Oversees group dynamics and safety.
• Other special projects/events as deemed necessary by IUOA Administrators. Pulling, packing, and returning equipment for trips.
• Reports to the Skill Development Coordinator.

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University.

Preferred

• Prior retail experience.
• Customer service experience.

Required

• Strong customer service skills and a desire to serve others.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail to support inventory process, keep shop and rental gear areas organized and maintain paperwork.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Strong leadership.
• Problem‑solving.

These positions require sitting and maintaining attention for long periods of time and frequently moving about the workspace. Positions require working both indoors and outdoors and ability to move objects up to 50 pounds with assistance. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Early morning, evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Skills

The Office of Student Life is committed to helping students build career readiness and workforce skills. Student employment offers practical experience to apply learning, build real‑world skills, and develop competencies valued by employers. Each role supports National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies, with emphasis on those most relevant to the position:

• Career and Self‑Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Technology

These are transferable workforce skills you can add to your resume and use in any career path.

Bloomington, Indiana. This is an in‑person position. Onsite work will take place at the following campus recreation…