Description
University Classification: Student Services Intermediate Professional
Working Title: Outdoor Adventure Coordinator
Department/Subunit: Wellness & Recreation Services, UC Denver
FTE: Full Time
Position #: 00742958
Requisition #: 29104
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The University of Colorado Denver is the state’s premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across eight schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through boundary-breaking innovation and impactful research and creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of more than $800 million. For more information, visit www.ucdenver.edu
Career Family: Student Services
Jobs in this career family support students' emotional and physical well-being and intellectual, cultural, and social development outside the context of the formal instruction program or traditional academic unit. Functions include student counseling, career guidance, residence life, multicultural affairs, support of student activities and organizations, recreation services, and intramural athletics administration.
Professional Level: Intermediate Professional
Professionals at the intermediate level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability, and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial, and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying, and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field.
At the intermediate level, duties may be more limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals.
Department Summary
The Outdoor Adventure program focuses on making outdoor recreation and education accessible, appealing, and fun for a diverse CU Denver student population. The ideal candidate is adaptable, innovative, creative, team-oriented, student focused, and pays particular attention to interpersonal skills and communication, while acting with initiative and integrity.
The Outdoor Adventure Coordinator will specifically provide leadership to the Outdoor Adventure program which includes the adventure gear rental shop, bike, and ski shop, climbing wall, and Adventure Trip program. This individual will also focus on the experiential learning initiatives of the department of Wellness and Recreation Services in collaboration with both curricular and co-curricular partners.
This position reports to the Assistant Director of Programs within Wellness and Recreation Services.
Examples of Work Performed
- Oversee an Outdoor Adventure program that includes adventure trips, a climbing wall, a bike, and Ski shop, and an equipment rental center.
- Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate all student employees and Graduate Program Assistants.
- Manage the Outdoor Adventure equipment inventory, upkeep, and repair, and offer purchasing recommendations to the Assistant Director.
- Manage daily operations and programming within the bike and ski shop, gear rental, and climbing wall areas.
- Work with Assistant Director to develop and monitor the budget for Outdoor Adventure.
- Risk Management – assist with oversight, design, and assessment of all program aspects to ensure industry standards and university policies are fulfilled.
- Development/delivery of marketing strategies for the Outdoor Adventure program with appropriate entities
- Develop programs and education targeting student populations who are traditionally less likely to participate in outdoor recreation.
- Work with First Year Experience area to create and facilitate programming specifically designed to recruit, connect and retain first-year CU Denver students
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position has been established at $44,404-$46,350.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
FLSA Status: Not eligible for overtime (exempt)
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Diversity and Equity:
The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu?.
COVID-19 Requirement
The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon the start date. Information regarding this requirement and exemptions can be found at: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus
Denver Campus exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in recreation, sports management, education, health sciences, physical sciences, higher education, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
- 1 year of professional level experience in outdoor recreation management.
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Conditions of Employment:
- Current Wilderness First Responder certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
- Must hold a current CPR/AED certification at the time of appointment.
- Must be able to lift, push, or pull unassisted up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work a variable schedule which may include early mornings or evenings, as well as weekends and nights, and the ability to attend on and off-campus events.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in recreation, sports management, higher education, or related field.
- Experience working in a higher education setting.
- Experience supervising, training, and evaluating student staff.
- Experience with indoor climbing facilities.
- Current member of industry associations (AORE, AEE, NIRSA, etc.).
- Wilderness First Aid Instructor (WFA-Instructor) certification from a reputable provider.
- Industry certifications in rock climbing, paddling, and/or outdoor ethics (CWI, SPI, ACA kayak instructor, LNT Educator, etc.).
Competencies:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
- Professional involvement in organizations like the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE), and other related organizations Knowledge of current industry standards and risk management standards for indoor climbing facilities.
