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Posted: 04-Sep-24
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: $21,840
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Salary Details:
Internal Number: R30855
Job Description
The Opportunity
The Outdoor Adventures Intern is responsible for the Outdoor Adventure and Climbing Wall facets of the Department of Fitness and Wellness. This includes policy development and education, risk management, as well as logistical strategies and organization for year-round programming and operations. Incumbent will design, implement and evaluate programs and initiatives within the outdoor adventures program area and in collaboration with others. The Intern is also responsible for student employee supervision, risk-management, skill, and safety training, and leadership development as related to the incumbent’s areas of oversight.
Please apply at the link below: https://embryriddle.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Daytona-Beach-FL/Outdoor-Adventures-Intern_R308550
Details and Benefits
- 10-month position from October through August (specific dates negotiable)
- Intern receive a total compensation of $21,840 for the duration of the 10-month internship.
- In addition, this internship offers an optional university meal plan (taxable).
- This internship does not include any fringe benefits such as housing or health insurance.
Job responsibilities include:
Outdoor adventure programs (Outsiders) and swim lessons
- Develop strategic plan in alignment with budget allowance for year-round programs, trips, and events.
- Plan, oversee, and organize programs, trips, and events. Including attending scheduled trips as needed and supplementing during absence or shortage of student staff trip leaders.
- Track program area expenses to ensure compliance within allocated funding.
- Schedule, conduct (when necessary), and evaluate swim lessons.
- Assess program, trip, or event quality and reach.
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train all student outdoor adventure staff and managers. Analyze efficacy and efficiency of policies and trainings regularly.
- Document and mitigate any incidents or safety concerns related to areas of oversight.
- Manage inventory and replacement schedule of all program supplies.
- Respond to any patron inquiries related to areas of oversight.
- Coordinate scheduling of any event-related requests within areas of oversight, including securing necessary staffing.
- Coordinate with Assistant Director to complete training and certification management of Water Safety Instructor staff.
- Work with Assistant Director to complete purchases needed for areas of oversight.
Climbing wall programs and operations
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train all student climbing wall staff and managers. Analyze efficacy and efficiency of policies and trainings regularly.
- Identify, address, schedule, and serve as the primary point of contact for all climbing-wall related maintenance and repairs.
- Track program area expenses to ensure compliance with allocated funding.
- Schedule climbing wall hours and ensure staffing needs for this are met. Including filling in and supplementing as needed during absence or shortage of student employees to work in this capacity.
- Document and mitigate any climbing wall-related incidents or safety concerns.
- Develop programs and events related to climbing; manage and schedule all climbing-related classes, reservations, and requests.
- Assess program quality, reach, and report wall utilization.
- Oversee and ensure appropriate risk management for the climbing wall maintenance, safety, and inspections.
- Manage climbing wall equipment inventory and replacement schedule.
Student development and supervision (Outsiders, Climbing Wall, Water Safety Instructor staff)
- Provide leadership and supervision for outdoor adventure and climbing wall student staff and managers.
- Implement education strategies for student staff to enhance skills related to their area(s) of employment, including but not limited to: one-on-one meetings, training, safety drills, functional unit meetings, and certification or certification-level knowledge.
- Coordinate with Assistant Director to schedule and conduct all necessary staff trainings and certification opportunities.
- Manage scheduling and approve timecards for climbing wall, outdoor adventures, and swim lessons staff.
- Oversee and ensure appropriate risk management for the student leaders involved in running the programs: Manage and teach appropriate certification-level knowledge and assessment for climbing wall and outdoor trip leaders; Run safety drills/quizzes.
- Regularly evaluate student employee and manager performance, and ensure necessary certifications remain up to date.
Administrative and Supporting roles
- Complete and participate in all necessary trainings related to areas of oversight and support.
- Assist Assistant Director with management of first aid supply inventory as needed.
- Assist Assistant Director with scheduling and execution of staff safety trainings such s annual fire drills, risk management drills, CPR/ AED courses, and other facility-related safety training for staff.
- Support Assistant Director with DSE software needs.
Application Instructions
To be considered, please include a resume and cover letter that speaks to your values, experience and/or goals concerning outdoor activities and climbing, student development, and well-being.
About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:
At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations.
With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.
Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in recreation, sports management, environmental science, kinesiology, exerciser science, or related program of study or three (3) or more years of study in an exercise science degree program preferred
- Previous experience managing climbing wall operations and leading outdoor adventure trips
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media outlets
- Climbing wall management and route setting experience
- Outdoor trip leading experience
- Previous work in Campus Recreation
- Genuine interest in student development and well-being, community, physical activity, and the great outdoors.
- Strong understanding of risk management principles and industry standards for outdoor recreation and indoor climbing.
- Extensive experience with outdoor and climbing activities such as kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, backpacking, camping, mountain biking, belaying, bouldering, etc., as well as the ability to provide instruction on such activities.
