Hours

M-F 10am-4:30pm

Location

Viking Union 150 Near the Garden St. entrance

Phone

(360) 650-3112

Student Jobs at the Outdoor Center!

The Outdoor Center will be hiring for the coordinator positions for next year. If you are interested in applying for any of these open positions, please visit the Personnel Office (VU 505) or see their website www.as.wwu.edu/employment/ Applications are due no later than March 23rd to the Personnel Office. Hiring process will begin April 2nd. Good luck.

Coordinators

Bike Shop Coordinator

The Bicycle Shop Coordinator helps to provide bicycle supplies, parts, and tools to support bicycle-owner initiated repair and maintenance.

Equipment Shop Coordinator (4 qtr)

The Equipment Shop Coordinator is responsible for the overall operations of the equipment shop.

Excursions & Instruction Co-Coordinator (4 qtr)

The Excursion/Instruction Coordinators help program a series of trips and instructional clinics, providing support for individuals seeking independent excursions.

Excursions & Instruction Co-Coordinator (3 qtr)

The Excursion/Instruction Coordinators help program a series of trips and instructional clinics, providing support for individuals seeking independent excursions.

Promotions & Outreach Coordinator

The Promotions & Outreach Coordinator provides publicity and marketing for all Outdoor Center departments and maintains an on and off-campus network.

Resource & Events Coordinator

The Resources & Events Coordinator schedules a series of events for the year, and maintains a resource area that provides access to a wide range of current information on outdoor recreation.

Staff

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant provides office and clerical support for the Outdoor Center Recreation Coordinator and the Outdoor Center Core Staff.

Assistant Trip Leader

The Assistant Trip Leaders program a series of trips and provide support for individuals seeking independent excursions. They report to the Trip Leader in the field and to an Excursions/Instructions Co-Coordinator for personnel purposes.

Bike Shop Staff

The Bicycle Staff assists Outdoor Center users with bicycle maintenance and retail transactions.

Challenge Program Assistant

The Challenge Program Assistant is responsible for assisting the Recreation Coordinator/Program Advisor with a variety of tasks associated with the operation of the Challenge Program.

Equipment & Resource Staff

The Equipment & Resource Staff assist Outdoor Center users with renting equipment and registering for programs as well as providing users with recreation information. The Equipment Staff have the further responsibility for the maintenance of the equipment, the equipment shop and the resource area.

Equipment Shop Summer Manager

The Equipment Shop Manager is responsible for the overall summer operation of the Equipment Shop.

Equipment Shop Technician

The Equipment Technician is responsible for assisting the Equipment Shop Coordinator and the Excursions and Instructions Co-Coordinators with the Equipment Shop and maintenance of rental and excursions gear.

Excursion Equipment Technician

The Excursion Equipment Technician is responsible for assisting the Equipment Shop Coordinator and the Excursions and Instructions Co-Coordinators with the Equipment Shop and maintenance of rental and excursions gear.

Magic Bus Driver

Drive round trip to local ski areas, usually Mt. Baker.

Upcoming Events

Ongoing. Ends Sunday, November 8

Vantage Rock Climbing Weekend
When Ends November 8th Pre-trip meeting 7 p.m.
Where Outdoor Center
Cost $90 WWU students w/ ID, $110 guests

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Tuesday, November 10

Ski/Snowboard waxing and tuning Clinic
When November 10th 6 p.m.
Where Outdoor Center
Cost $5.00

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Thursday, November 12

Bike Maintenance Clinic
When November 12th 6 p.m.
Where Outdoor Center
Cost $5.00

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Saturday, November 14 to Sunday, November 15

Wilderness First Aid Certification Class
When November 14th to November 15th 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where Outdoor Center
Cost $165.00

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Birds of Whatcom County
When November 14th 8 a.m.
Where Outdoor Center
Cost $20 WWU students w/ ID, $30 guests

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Thursday, November 19

The Outdoor Center presents Craig Romano
When November 19th 7 p.m.
Where VU 552
Cost free

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Saturday, November 21

Environmental and Conservation Issues in our area
When November 21st 9 a.m.
Where Outdoor Center
Cost free

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Monday, November 30

Gear Grab
When November 30th 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where VU MPR
Cost $10 WWU students w/ ID, $25 community members to sell

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Wednesday, December 9 to Sunday, December 13

Level 1 Avalanche Certification
When December 9th to December 13th 7 p.m. weekdays, 6 a.m. weekdays
Where Outdoor Center
Cost $275 WWU students w/ ID, $290 guests

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Saturday, December 12 to Monday, December 21

Wilderness First Responder certification class
When December 12th to December 21st 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where Outdoor Center
Cost $595.00

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