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

Friday, July 4 to Saturday, July 5

4th of July Sea kayak camping trip
When July 4th to July 5th 2 days
Where Puget Sound
Cost WWU: $65, Guest: $80

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Saturday, July 12

Mt Baker Climb
When July 12th 2 days
Where Mt Baker
Cost WWU: $150, Guest: $170

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Friday, July 18

Moonlight Sea Kayak trip (July 18th)
When July 18th 8 p.m.
Where Bellingham Bay
Cost WWU: $30, Guest: $40

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Sunday, July 20

Whitewater Rafting Day Trip
When July 20th 7:00am
Where TBD
Cost WWU: $40 Guest: $50

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Saturday, July 26 to Sunday, July 27

Mt Baker Climb
When July 26th to July 27th 2 days
Where Mt Baker
Cost WWU: $150, Guest: $170

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Sunday, August 3

Ladies Day Hike
When August 3rd 7:00am
Where TBD
Cost WWU: $15, Guest: $20

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Saturday, August 9 to Sunday, August 10

Squamish Rock Climbing Weekend (August 9th-10th)
When August 9th to August 10th 2 days
Where Squamish BC
Cost WWU: $80, Guest: $100

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