General Summary

The mission of Campus Recreation is to enhance the quality of life of our unique members by educating and encouraging active participation in recreational opportunities that develop leadership skills, foster social interaction, and reinforce healthy behaviors. The Assistant Director, Adventure Programs will be responsible for the development, coordination and administration of all adventure programs and services provided through the Department of Campus Recreation.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Recreation, Physical Education, Sport Management or related field.
2. Three (3) or more years of professional level experience in outdoor adventure programming or similar adventure programs; experience in a collegiate environment preferred.
3. Knowledge and demonstrated teaching experience in outdoor adventure activities. Activities may include, but are not limited to camping, climbing, gym climbing, caving, bouldering, canoeing, rafting, backpacking, kayaking, downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing.
4. Demonstrated experience as it relates to managing and operating a challenge course that includes both low and high ropes courses with dynamic and static elements.
5. Demonstrated experience in managing a team of students, employees, or volunteers to accomplish operations.
6. Demonstrated experience in the safe and effective management of an indoor rock climbing facility.
7. Demonstrated experience with the use and maintenance of a broad range of outdoor equipment.
8. Ability to communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing.
9. Demonstrated skills in budget and personnel management.

Desired Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sport Management or related field.
2. Possess American Red Cross CPR/AED/BBP and First Aid basic certification or must obtain within the first six months of employment.
3. Possess American Red Cross CPR/AED/BBP and First Aid Instructor Certification or must obtain within the first year of employment.
4. Possess American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Instructor certification or must obtain within the first year of employment.
5. Possess Wilderness Medical Associates Wilderness First Responder certification or equivalent or must obtain within the first year of employment.
6. Understanding of risk management protocols and emergency action plans.
7. Demonstrated experience in supervising or managing full-time personnel.
8. Experience as an instructor in paddle sports, indoor or outdoor climbing, challenge course facilitator, and outdoor living skills.
9. Demonstrated experience leading a broad range of outdoor trips and familiarity with liability issues related to outdoor recreation.
10. Demonstrated experience with equipment procurement and rental operations.
11. Familiarity and comfort with Innosoft Fusion or similar software package.
12. Familiarity and comfort with Microsoft Office Professional 2010.

About Illinois State University

Illinois State University:Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a coeducational, residential university that emphasizes undergraduate study with almost 21,000 students. Its 34 academic departments in 6 colleges offer 63 undergraduate programs in more than 160 fields of study. The Graduate School coordinates 38 masters, 2 specialist and 7 doctorial programs. Illinois State University (www.IllinoisState.edu) is committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities and promoting the highest academic standards in teaching, scholarship, and community service. Bloomington-Normal Community:Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 125,000 and conveniently located approximately two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis. The community is home to GROWMARK, Illinois Farm Bureau, State Farm Insurance International Headquarters, Illinois Wesleyan University, Lincoln College, and Heartland Community College. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment,... parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. Forbes magazine, in a review of the best places for business, ranked Bloomington-Normal the 15th best place for business out of 168 small metros listed. Bloomington was also recently placed on CNNMoney's list of the 100 Best Places to Live. Expansion Management Magazine rated Bloomington-Normal as one of two metro areas with a five-star quality of life, giving the community high rankings in such areas as standard of living, quality of schools, traffic and commute. Please visit the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.bloomingtonnormalcvb.org for more information.

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