The University of Central Florida Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as the Coordinator of Outdoor Adventure (University Title, Campus Recreation Coordinator).

The Campus Recreation Coordinator supervises approximately 40-50 student employees including five student leads. Program and facilities of responsibility include Adventure Trips, Climbing Tower, Outdoor Adventure Center, Challenge Course and Lake Claire Recreation Area. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation (Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure).

The Campus Recreation Coordinator will lead several weekend and extended trips throughout the semester. Evenings and/or weekends are required based on trip schedule as needed to manage a high-level participatory program and/or use of recreation facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the supervision for the Adventure Trips Program and Outdoor Adventure Center to include successful planning, guiding and leadership of student development opportunities and experiential learning through the outdoor environment.

  • Support the management of the Challenge Course, Climbing Tower and Lake Claire facility components of the Outdoor Adventure Program.

  • Develop and market programs for on and off campus groups for challenge course.

  • Monitor and oversee various budgetary lines and assist in the budget development related to the management of the Outdoor Adventure program.

  • Develop, implement and evaluate policies relating to all areas of responsibility.

  • Revise, create and enhance operation procedures for all areas of Outdoor Adventure program.

  • Responsible to hire, train, schedule and evaluate Outdoor Adventure student staff.

  • Assist in the development and implement comprehensive leadership program for Outdoor Adventure student staff.

  • Coordinate routine and non-routine maintenance work for all areas of responsibility to include specific maintenance and annual certification for challenge course and climbing tower.

  • Responsible for the development and implementation of risk management plans for all areas of responsibility.

  • Counsel students and process disciplinary actions in response to participation in programs when necessary.

  • Work closely with Student Government (SG) to meet goals, objectives and expectations of one of their primary funded agencies.

  • Serve as an instructor for the American Red Cross/AED and First Aid Certification Courses.

  • Coordinate the completion of statistical analysis and assessment results for areas of responsibility.

  • Supervise coordination of program marketing efforts.

  • Maintain inventory and recommend purchase of equipment for Outdoor Adventure.

  • May serve on University and/or National Committees.

  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer experience developing quality student programs and implementing risk management policies for safe facilities and programs.

• Demonstrated ability to provide instruction and possess technical proficiency in a variety of outdoor applications including sea kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, mountain biking and rock climbing.

• Possess current Wilderness First Responder Certification

Application information:

•Please apply online (only) by May 20th, 2025 at 12:00AM through UCF Human Resources website, https://jobs.ucf.edu/jobs/campus-recreation-coordinator-outdoor-adventure-orlando-florida-united-states

•Please complete all fields in the online application, including specific start and end dates for all previous employment and degrees that match the submitted resume. UCF Human Resources will consider the information on the application as the verified employment, education and salary history. You will not be able to change your application once you have certified and submitted it.

•DO NOT APPLY THROUGH BLUEFISHJOBS.COM. Applications received through this website will not be considered.

•If you have questions about the position or the application process, please contact Gary Cahen at gary.cahen@ucf.edu or 407-823-2408

About University of Central Florida

The University of Central Florida, located approximately 15 miles east of downtown Orlando, is one of the most dynamic and diverse universities in the country. UCF was recently named as U.S. News and World Report’s 15 most innovative schools in the country among the likes of Harvard, MIT and Stanford. UCF’s 1,415-acre main campus provides modern facilities and natural resources, with 600 acres of lakes, woods and an arboretum. UCF has 12 colleges, including the newly established College of Medicine. More than 63,000 students attend classes on UCF's main campus and its 10 regional campuses located throughout Central Florida. The 10,000-seat UCF Arena and a 45,000-seat on-campus football stadium were opened in Fall 2007 and host UCF’s thriving athletic teams, which compete in the American Athletic Conference. UCF offers a host of campus life options, and housing includes on-campus residence halls and affiliated apartments for more than 10,000 students.The 149,000-square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center, which opened in 2002 and was recently expanded in 2011 comes complete with a three-story climbing tower, an indoor track, six multipurpose courts, two pools and a wide variety o...f fitness equipment and classes. The 8,700-square-foot RWC @ Knights Plaza satellite facility opened in January 2013 and features strength, cardio and mind-body areas to serve the fitness program. The UCF Recreation and Wellness Center staff has core values - Safe, Clean, Dependable, Quality and Fun - in support of its mission to foster healthy lifestyle choices and wellness through efficient services, comprehensive programs, and high quality facilities.

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