Coordinator of Outdoor Adventure

We are seeking a detail-oriented, change driving, and can‑do attitude Coordinator of Outdoor Adventure to help us advance our mission of connecting, educating, and inspiring people to lifelong activity and wellbeing. You will play a crucial role in growing the Outdoor adventure program in trips, events, challenge course, gear rental and indoor climbing wall.

SUMMARY

The Coordinator of Outdoor Adventure plans, organizes, directs, and manages the day-to-day activities and long‑term strategy for a comprehensive outdoor adventure program at East Texas A&M University. This includes supervision of one graduate assistant, part‑time employees, facility management, and program development. Facilities include a climbing wall, challenge course and disc golf course. Annual Salary Range: $43,888 - $46,888 Competitive Benefits Advance your education with a master’s or doctorate degree (employee tuition assistance) Health , dental , vision , life and long‑term disability insurance through the Texas A&M University – System with East Texas A&M University contributing to employee health and basic life premiums. 12‑15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month. Automatically enrolled in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). Choice of additional optional retirement plans. Physical wellness program and wellness release time.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead, develop, implement, and evaluate outdoor recreation activities including workshops, events, and outdoor trips programs, ensuring Campus Rec policies are being followed. Manage day‑to‑day operations and management of an indoor climbing facility. Recruit, hire, train, schedule, evaluate, and develop all outdoor student staff. Oversee one outdoor adventure graduate assistant. Facilitate and maintain the Outdoor Adventure Challenge Course including both high and low elements as well as games and initiatives designed to promote teamwork, leadership, and communication within a team. Directly manages the trips program and outdoor adventure events and workshops. Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the disc golf course. Maintain and operate a fully equipped gear rental program, including gear management, point of sale systems, maintenance, and monthly gear inspection. Develop and implement long‑term and short‑term Outdoor Adventure program goals. Establishes and oversees risk management policies for all outdoor programs. Oversees budget, purchases, inventory, and maintenance of equipment used to run the Outdoor Adventure Program. Must be able to obtain within the first 6 months of employment a CPR/AED/FA Instructor certification, as provided by Campus Recreation. Must be able to obtain within the first 6 months of employment a Wilderness First Aid certification, as provided by Campus Recreation. Must be able to obtain within the first 6 months of employment an AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor Certification, as provided by Campus Recreation. Must be able to obtain within the first 12 months of employment an Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Level 1 Certification, as provided by Campus Recreation.

GENERAL DEPARTMENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Demonstrate a commitment to providing an environment where people feel welcomed, valued, supported, and respected as they work to pursue their academic and professional goals. Support and align with department mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. Assists with department events and programming as needed. Serves on department committees. Collaborates with campus partners and other Campus Recreation program areas. Engage in activities that further professional development skills and keep current with developments in campus recreation professions to effectively implement job responsibilities. Works early morning, night and weekend hours as needed. May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain programs. This job description shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

15‑25 Student workers 1 Graduate Assistant

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment/fitness center environment Non‑smoking environment Low to moderate noise Outdoor environment Local, regional and national travel as applicable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting at a desk or table for at least 50% of the workday Standing or walking for at least 50% of the workday Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement (while operating computer equipment) Bending and stooping as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills: One year of combined, related experience in sports program management in a collegiate, community, or private setting (part‑time work, graduate assistantships, and internships are acceptable and counted as half‑time experience). Officiated a minimum of one sport at the intramural sports, high school, or collegiate level Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Physical Requirements: Ability to move around on uneven terrain, ability to work in outdoor weather conditions, ability to ascend, descend, and traverse climbing walls and challenge course, ability to lead, organize, and oversee outdoor trips

DESIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Graduate assistantship or certifications in outdoor related field #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Alabama