Coordinator, Outdoor Program, Technical Training Center​/Course

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Requisition Number: S02404P

Position Category:
Staff

Campus

Location:

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

Pay Grade: E32

FLSA:
Exempt

The Outdoor Program Coordinator is responsible for the leadership and direction of the Outdoor Program Technical Training Center (TTC), and Challenge Course (CC) facilities and programs, and contributes to special events such as Experience Weber, the Ogden Climbing Festival, Weber Outdoor Welcome and other smaller events.

Programing takes place on campus at the Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center and Challenge Course facilities. Additionally, this position works with many on campus partners to facilitate programs at the Technical Training Center and Challenge Course. This position focuses primarily on the development, preparation, and implementation of drop‑in indoor rock climbing, group climbing, challenge course programs, and certification courses as well as the hiring, training, and supervision of 1 TTC/Climbing Wall student manager, 5‑10 TTC/Climbing Wall hourly staff, 1 Challenge Course student manager, and 5‑10 Challenge Course hourly staff.

There is some crossover into the Adventure program for group climbing instruction and rappel programming.

• Monitor budgets and spending for the programs; actively seek to create new revenue streams and expand existing revenue streams.
• Assist with assessment efforts of the Student Access and Success (SAS) Division and within the programs including basic tracking of activities, program and staff evaluation, and the measuring of learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with SAS colleagues, academic colleagues, professional organizations, and community partners to develop mutual relationships that directly benefit students.
• Represent the Campus Recreation Department and Outdoor Program and serve on various SAS, University, and Professional Organization Committees.
• This position requires evening and weekend work.

• Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education and experience in recreation management or related field.
• Two years of relevant professional experience showing progressively responsible experience.
• Current CPR and Wilderness First Responder.

• Master’s degree in recreation management or related field.
• SPRAT Level 1 Rope Access Technician certification or equivalent.
• AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Certification.
• SPRAT Level 1 Course Lead or Instructor Certification.
• SPRAT Level 2 Certification or higher.
• Ability to instruct and technical proficiency in rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, skiing/snowboarding, snowshoeing, mountaineering, backpacking, canyoneering.
• Proficiency in indoor climbing wall route setting and risk management.
• Climbing wall management experience.
• Computer proficiency with database management, spreadsheets, and web page management.

Background Check:
Yes

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed…