Employees of the University of Montana Outdoor program are responsible for helping and signing customers up to rent outdoor equipment, classes, trip, and answer questions related to the center. In addition, Outdoor Program staff is responsible for cleaning and maintaining rental equipment along with the department itself. Employees can also be guides, trip leaders, and educators dealing with rafting, kayaking, skiing, rock climbing, backpacking, camping, and biking. The employees that guide or lead trips are responsible for running pre trip meetings, attending van training, along with staying current with first-aid, CPR training.