Outdoor Pursuits Application

Outdoor Pursuits Customer Service Rep/ Trip Leader

All Outdoor Pursuits student staff work as BOTH a Customer Service Representative and a Trip Leader with the option to be trained as a Bike Mechanic. Customer Service Representatives are paid $11/hr, Trip Leaders $12/hr up to 10hrs per day, and Bike Mechanics $11/hr.

This application is open February 13 – March 13, 2026. In person interviews will be held March 17-20. If hired, this position would start attending weekly staff meetings through the end of the semester. These meetings are to prep for the mandatory Staff Training Trip May 26-30. Starting the week of June 1, all newly hired staff have the opportunity to work part time through the Summer. If not available Summer 2026, new hires will start part time work in Fall 2026. There is a second mandatory Staff Training August 17-21.

Please complete all fields included in the form to be considered for the Outdoor Pursuits Customer Service Representative and Trip Leader position. Any questions, please contact the Outdoor Pursuits Program Supervisor at hmurphy@uwm.edu.

A full job description is available on Handshake and on the UREC website under Student Employment.

First & Last Name:(Required)
Pronouns
UWM Email:(Required)
Phone Number:(Required)
(xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Panther ID Number:(Required)
Anticipated Graduation Date:(Required)
(ex. Spring 2027)
Why are you interested in working at Outdoor Pursuits? What are you looking to get out of this job?(Required)
AI generated responses will not be accepted for all questions.
Have you rented equipment from Outdoor Pursuits before?(Required)
Have you participated in an Outdoor Pursuits trip/ program before?(Required)
If yes, what Outdoor Pursuits trip/ program did you attend? If no, please tell us about your outdoor recreation experience.(Required)
Do you have previous customer service experience?(Required)
Please tell us about your previous customer service experience or other job experiences that apply.(Required)
What is an example of a time you demonstrated leadership abilities?(Required)
Would you be interested in being trained to be an Outdoor Pursuits Bike Mechanic? (This is an optional job role)(Required)
Would you be interested in working a minimum of 10 hours per week Summer 2026 (optional)?(Required)
Do you have a current US Driver's License?(Required)
A requirement to operate Outdoor Pursuits vehicles is a US drivers license and highway driving experience.
Please attach your resume or other applicable documents.(Required)
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