Oklahoma State University Department of Wellness is seeking a passionate outdoor recreation professional as the Coordinator of Outdoor Adventure & Leadership. Our operation includes an indoor climbing wall, a regional and national trips program, a challenge course/aerial adventure park on campus, and we offer a variety of skills clinics and workshops. The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about the outdoors and student development. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in outdoor living and climbing skills development. The Coordinator is responsible for the climbing wall and trips programs, including all staff training and evaluations, program schedules, and special events. Work schedule is generally M-F 8-5, with some nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Management of the student trip leaders and all climbing wall staff (route setters, instructors, and floor supervisors) to include hiring, scheduling, evaluation.
• Manage the trips program; schedule trips, conduct pre-trip Risk Management assessments, and coordinate logistics with land managers.
• Manage the climbing wall; maintain a variety of routes that rotate regularly and oversee the belay certification process and instructors.
• Uphold the Outdoor Adventure works at heights policies and procedures for both the trips and climbing program, address risk management concerns, and oversee the training for working at heights.
• Collect, report, and assess data pertaining to the trips and climbing wall programs.
• Serve on university committees as requested
• Responsible for supervision and daily operations of the climbing wall which include but are not limited to maintenance, risk management, and general policy control.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Leisure Studies, Recreation Management or comparable degree.
• 1-3 years of responsible employment in Outdoor Recreation program field (A two year Graduate Assistantship will be considered as 1 year of full-time experience)
• Wilderness First Aid, CPR/First Aid

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Health, Leisure and Human Performance Studies or related area
• 3 years of experience supervising/managing an outdoor recreation program
• Wilderness First Responder

To Apply:
To review the complete job description and application submission requirements, please visit: http://jobs.okstate.edu Requisition ID (req11294) position number (AS8749). A complete application includes a cover letter, a resume addressing all job qualifications, and three references. Application materials will be accepted until position is filled. For guaranteed full consideration, application materials must be received by 5:00 pm CST Friday, April 25, 2022. If you have questions about the position or search process, please contact Nathan Diekelman, Search Chair, at Nathan.diekelman@okstate.edu.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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