The Coordinator of Challenge Programming & Course Operations reports to the Assistant Director, Outdoor Recreation & Education and provides leadership, strategic planning, administration, and day to day decision making for the safe, welcoming, efficient, and effective operation of a comprehensive collegiate challenge course program within the Department of Well-Being & Recreation. This position will foster health and well-being across our OHIO community through engagement, empowerment, . Primary areas of responsibility include direct supervision of the Challenge Course facility and high, low, and mobile team and leadership development programming and its related operational staff, outdoor equipment, policies and procedures, course maintenance and risk management operation. This position will assist with cultivating strategic partnerships with division, campus, and community constituents to support and advance the department’s mission to enhance student well-being and expand the challenge programming experience. A secondary area of responsibility is managing the Department’s Vehicle Fleet which includes but is not limited to vehicles primarily used for patron and/or employee travel (i.e., non-maintenance vehicles). These duties are related to reoccurring vehicle maintenance, travel logs, driver eligibility, and fuel costs. Additional areas of responsibility include assistance with the delivery of the Outdoor Pursuits program by facilitating program policies and procedures, monitoring program budgets and resources, and maintaining risk management policies. Lastly, the Coordinator is expected to promote and facilitate effective communication and collaboration across all efforts of the department, division, university, and community partners.

You can find more information about the position and apply online at https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/53389

Bachelor’s Degree in Parks, Recreation, Outdoor/Environmental Education, Education, Management, or a related field
1 year work related experience required
1 year supervisory experience required

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