Outdoor Excursions Program Coordinator

Overview

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Recreation - Outdoor Education, the Outdoor Excursions Program Coordinator is a critical member of the Recreation programming team responsible for the development, management, oversight, and assessment of the Outdoor Excursions program. These areas include the Outdoor Excursions Shop, Adventure Trips and Events, Equipment Rentals, Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification, Leadership Development, and Driver and Trailer training.

Important duties include risk management, staffing and supervision, program development and implementation, and oversight and maintenance of facilities and equipment. The incumbent works closely with departmental, divisional, campus, and community partners to deliver client service-based programming that aligns with campus goals at all levels. The full salary range for the Outdoor Excursions Program Coordinator position is $56,000 - $96,400 annually.

The expected pay scale for this position is $56,000 - $71,250 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

• Develop, manage, oversee, and assess the Outdoor Excursions program including the Shop, Adventure Trips and Events, Equipment Rentals, and related trainings.
• Manage risk, staffing and supervision, program development and implementation, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Collaborate with departmental, divisional, campus, and community partners to deliver client service-based programming that aligns with campus goals.

• Bachelor s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Advanced degree in Outdoor Education, Recreation Administration, Leisure Studies, Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education, or a related field.
• Experience in programming involving outdoor equipment, trips, and group/community building.
• Experience leading and advising participants and teaching outdoor skills; ability to lead and supervise in potentially dangerous conditions and extreme environmental conditions.
• 6 - 10 years of related experience.
• Experience supervising or mentoring students, maintaining outdoor equipment, student development, and leadership training; experience working with diverse populations/clientele.
• Professional experience in university outdoor programming including equipment rentals, adventure trips, and facilitation.

• Demonstrates advanced client service leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and creative thinking to resolve non-standard issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; ability to incorporate program information into web-based and marketing materials.
• Advanced proficiency with computer applications relevant to job duties.
• Advanced knowledge of program activity and best practices; ability to analyze and improve programs and processes.
• Ability to deliver effective service orientation, program management, and sound judgment; use critical thinking for creative problem solving.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work across the organization.
• Familiarity with risk management practices for outdoor recreation programs and facilities.

• Advanced knowledge of campus policies and procedures.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain. UCR provides resources to explore issues critical to growing communities; equality and diversity are valued. UCR is recognized as an ethnically diverse research university with multiple rankings.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law.