The Coordinator of Rock Climbing at the University of Oregon is a full time, 12-month position in the Department of Physical Education and Recreation. The Coordinator provides leadership in the management of the indoor climbing facility, including rock climbing lessons, youth rock climbing camps, community programs, special events, and teaching Physical Education Rock Climbing courses.

The Coordinator of Rock Climbing at the University of Oregon is responsible for the operations, staffing, program planning, budget management, and facilities and equipment oversight for the Rock District which includes a 30 feet tall rock wall with more than 2,800 square feet of top-rope and lead climbing, and a bouldering wall. The Coordinator analyzes data on participation and assists with the assessment of the rock climbing program.

The Coordinator supervises approximately 30 student employees which includes hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation and development. The person in this position will lead by example and maintain the highest ethical standards within the department and the university.

This position reports to the Associate Director for Facilities for all position responsibilities with the exception of teaching. The position reports to the Assistant Director for Physical Education/Outdoor Pursuits Program for the academic teaching responsibilities.

This position is required to obtain and maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certification and Climbing Wall Instructor certification.

May be required to work some evening and weekend hours as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Physical Education, or related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience working as a manager or supervisor of a rock climbing facility.
• Two (2) years’ supervision experience, including hiring, training and evaluating staff, managing employee work schedules and timesheets.
• Climbing Wall Instructor certification.

Professional Competencies

• Knowledge of computer applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Fusion, e-mail, and database tracking).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and provide strong customer service.
• Demonstrated experience with and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Physical Education, or related field.
• Experience instructing climbing courses with a structured, multi-class session curriculum.
• A comprehensive understanding of the management of an indoor climbing facility, operations and services.
• Climbing Wall Instructor Provider certification through the Professional Climbing Instructor’s Association, American Mountain Guide Association, Climbing Wall Association, or other nationally recognized organization.
• Demonstrated experience working with a youth camp or youth sports program in family/youth rock climbing.
• Evidence of leadership experience and/or a commitment to student learning and development.
• Risk management experience and competence in policy and procedure development and implementation.

About University of Oregon

The University of Oregon is the only Oregon University System member of the highly selective Association of American Universities (AAU) and is distinguished by the strength and breadth of its instructional and research programs as well as by its sense of community and diverse outreach activities. Located in Eugene, a vibrant city of about 140,000, UO enrolls 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Student Recreation Center (SRC) is central to student life on campus. A major component of the SRC capital master plan was completed in 1999-2000 and most recently in January of 2015. The Department of Physical Education and Recreation is comprised of four primary areas, each headed by an Associate Director: 1. Recreation Programs (intramural sports, fitness, aquatics, rock wall, informal recreation, special programs & youth camps) 2. Physical Education (academic course curriculum) 3. Facilities 4. Operations, Assessment, Development and Business Services. Physical Education & Recreation reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Life. Other units of Student Life include Dean of Students, University Health Center, Erb Memorial Union, Holden Leadership Center and Parent a...nd Family Programs. University of Oregon is one of the only large universities in the nation that administers a credit granting Physical Education curriculum within the administrative structure of campus recreation. Over 5,000 UO students take courses each term choosing from over 180 options. The Department of Physical Education and Recreation therefore provides a unique diversity of employment including both academic teaching and recreation leadership opportunities. The University of Oregon has an institution-wide commitment to diversity and multicultural competency. We actively engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups.

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