Outdoor Program Trips Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26259
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Jocelyn Larson
jocelyn.larson

Classification Title
:
Recreation Coord II
Working Title
:
Outdoor Program Trips Coordinator

Exciting opportunity to join a growing outdoor recreation program to support student engagement and success.

Position Number
: 4M0444
Department
: SWC-Campus Rec
Division
:
Division of Student Success
Appointment Type
:
Classified
Contract Term
:
Fiscal Year
Union Affiliation
: FOCUS-MFPE
FTE
: 1.00
Benefits Eligible
:
Eligible
Salary
: $52,000.00 annually / $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

The Campus Recreation Outdoor Program Trips Coordinator will work to facilitate day and overnight trips through hiring, training and supporting student staff in creating safe and accessible experiences for student participants. The coordinator will stay current on industry standard safety practices and support trip types that align with Campus Recreation’s Mission. The successful candidate will be dynamic in their ability to support students, mitigate risk, and be part of the Campus Recreation team.

• Coordinate planning, training, staffing and safety processes for summer Expeditions trips series, day trips, overnight trips and outdoor credit-based courses.
• Contribute to a staff culture of one team, one mission within Campus Recreation and Student Wellness.
• Contribute to Campus Recreation annual budget, evaluation and strategic planning efforts.
• Support student staff recruiting, hiring and training.
• Establish and maintain systems and processes to manage and mitigate risk.
• Contribute to Campus Recreation and Student Wellness student employment systems, processes, and employee development program.
• Assist with departmental outreach efforts to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Education, Kinesiology, Health Promotion Recreation, Sports Management, Health and Human Development, or a related field) or a combination of education and or applicable experience.
• Current certification in CPR, AED and Wilderness First Responder Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead training in field settings over multiple days.
• Demonstrate experience developing and training staff on management systems for supporting field-based outdoor programs.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (Education, Kinesiology, Health Promotion Recreation, Sports Management, Health and Human Development, or a related field) or a combination of education and or applicable experience.
• Professional experience with outdoor recreation related programming.
• Certification as an instructor in outdoor skills such as avalanche education, canoeing, kayak/rafting/swift water rescue, rock/ice climbing, wilderness medicine, mountain biking.
• Demonstrate supervision experience of student staff.
• Demonstrated experience training staff on risk management systems for supporting field-based outdoor programs.
• Demonstrated ability to teach outdoor certification courses (e.g., Wilderness Medicine, Climbing Wall Instructor Course, Avalanche Education, Raft Guide or Swiftwater Rescue training).
• Experience working with Fusion software.
• Experience working with land management agencies and managing commercial use permits.

• Effectively coordinate and prioritize workload to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Utilize a growth mindset when facing personal and professional development opportunities. Model professional and ethical behavior.
• Have the ability to positively respond to difficult situations with comprehensive and creative outcomes.
• Consistently demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continually supporting, promoting and building a whole community which is accessible to people of many backgrounds.
• Demonstrate initiatives and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented…