"Outdoor Excursions Program Coordinator"

Position Information

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Recreation - Outdoor Education, the Outdoor Excursions Program Coordinator is a critical member of the Recreation programming team responsible for the development, management, oversight, and assessment of the Outdoor Excursions program. These areas include the Outdoor Excursions Shop, Adventure Trips and Events, Equipment Rentals, Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification, Leadership Development, and Driver and Trailer training. Important duties include risk management, staffing and supervision, program development and implementation, and oversight and maintenance of facilities and equipment. The incumbent works closely with departmental, divisional, campus, and community partners to deliver client service-based programming that aligns with campus goals at all levels.

The full salary range for the Outdoor Excursions Program Coordinator position is $56,000 - $96,400 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is $56,000 - $71,250 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
• Advanced degree in Outdoor Education, Recreation Administration, Leisure Studies, Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or a related field. Preferred

Experience Requirements

• Experience in programming involving outdoor equipment, trips, and group/community building. Required
• Experience leading and advising participants and teaching outdoor skills; ability to lead and supervise in potentially dangerous conditions, and extreme environmental conditions. Required
• 6 - 10 years of related experience. Required
• Experience supervising or mentoring students, maintaining outdoor equipment, student development, and leadership training. Experience working with diverse populations/clientele. Preferred
• Professional experience working in university outdoor programming including equipment rentals, adventure trips, and facilitation. Preferred

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrates advanced client service leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills to resolve non-standard issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language. Demonstrated ability to incorporate key program information for inclusion in web-based and other marketing materials.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of computer applications relevant to job duties.
• Advanced knowledge of program activity and best practices. Demonstrated ability to analyze and improve programs and processes as needed.
• Skills to deliver highly effective service orientation, program management, and make sound judgments decisions; able to use critical thinking skills to develop original and creative problem solving ideas in a varied and challenging environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across the organization.
• Familiar with risk management practices for outdoor recreation programs and facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of campus policies and procedures.