| Job Summary The Coordinator for Outdoor Adventure supports the operation and management of the Department of Recreation and Wellness and will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive outdoor recreation and challenge course program including trips, workshops, clinics, and rentals that are as diverse as the students we serve. This position provides a supporting role to intramurals and fitness programs. The Coordinator for Outdoor Adventure will report to the Assistant Director of Recreation & Wellness and requires some night and weekend hours in addition to regular scheduled work shifts. Responsibilities Develop, plan, and administer a comprehensive outdoor recreation program to include trips, workshops, and educational skill clinics for the University community suitable for all experience levels and designed to provide students with a co-curricular learning opportunity. Outdoor activities should be diverse in nature to meet the needs of a diverse student population and developed using needs assessments, creativity, and student feedback. Oversee, promote and schedule the Challenge Course and Team Building programs. Schedule and conduct routine maintenance inspections for all challenge course elements and equipment. Maintain and regularly update the Challenge Course risk management and emergency action plan. Develop and administer a Student Outdoor Leadership program that trains students to be challenge course and team building facilitators. In collaboration with Campus Life, support the training and development of student leaders using recreation and other leadership models. Oversee and promote the bicycle and equipment lending programs. Ensure that equipment is maintained, is in proper working condition, and is repaired if necessary in timely manner. Effectively market programs and conduct outreach efforts to increase participation, awareness, and visibility. Assist with regularly conducting, developing, updating, and maintaining risk management, emergency action plans, and safety practices for the Challenge Course, Outdoor programs, and other activities and spaces. Enforce program policies and procedures; perform program assessment; maintain equipment inventory; and oversee safety regulations. Maintain and oversee compliance with outdoor industry standards, including but not limited to First Aid and CPR / AED, and Wilderness First Responder. Attend meetings, conferences, serve on university committees and all other duties as assigned that support the mission of Recreation and Wellness, Student Affairs, and the University. Engage in pertinent industry training and development opportunities. |
