Outdoor Recreation Program Rental Shop Coordinator

Position Details

Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26280
Classification

Title:

Recreation Coord II

Working Title:

Outdoor Recreation Program Rental Shop Coordinator
Position Number: 4M1647
Department: SWC-Campus Rec Division

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Jocelyn Larson
406‑994‑6278
jocelyn.larson

Salary
: $52,000.00 annually / $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
FTE: 1.0
Benefits:
Eligible

The Outdoor Recreation Program Rental Shop Coordinator is a vital role that provides day‑to‑day oversight and support for the Outdoor Recreation Program’s Equipment Rental Program, the Bike and Ski Repair shops, and other related services. The role supports program logistics, mentors student staff, manages equipment purchase and maintenance, and helps fulfill general business functions for Campus Recreation.

• Equipment Rental Shop oversight and student staff development
• Bike and Ski Repair Shop oversight
• Supporting risk management for student‑led programs
• Collaborative problem solving of workflow and logistics management for the Outdoor Recreation Program
• Curriculum development and assessment
• Marketing and recruiting for Rental shop services with an emphasis on supporting on‑campus students
• Scheduling of student staff
• Support the management of the Campus Rec vehicle fleet
• Participation in Campus Rec departmental goals and initiatives
• Ability to move a backpack up to 50% of body weight over varied terrain
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field (Education, Recreation, Business, Sociology/Psychology, Health and Human Development) or Bachelor’s degree plus 1+ years of experience in a relevant field, or a combination of education and/or applicable experience
• Wilderness First Responder Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Demonstrated experience working with/mentoring college students and/or young adults in an outdoor education setting
• Demonstrated experience managing complex logistics in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated experience working in an equipment rental and/or retail service environment
• Demonstrated ability managing either bike or ski maintenance programs
• Demonstrated experience managing Point of Sale operations

• Certification as an instructor in any of the following outdoor skills: avalanche education, canoeing, kayak/rafting/swiftwater rescue, rock/ice climbing, wilderness medicine, mountain biking
• Master’s degree in Outdoor Recreation, Education, or another relevant field
• Demonstrated experience facilitating college outdoor experiential/adventure programs
• Demonstrated oversight of outdoor/adventure programs risk management

• Able to work independently on projects through completion
• Demonstrate a high degree of understanding of risk management and be able to teach principles of risk management
• Positively contribute to a community of learning and growth

• Ability to move a backpack up to 50% of body weight over varied terrain

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Screening of applications will begin on February 25th 2026
; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions:
This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Required Documents:
None specified.
Optional Documents:
None specified.