Program Coordinator for Outdoor Adventures – Unlvcampus Recreational Services – Student Affairs

Program Coordinator for Outdoor Adventures – Unlvcampus Recreational Services – Student Affairs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• 1-year post bachelor’s experience or 9 month’s graduate assistantship experience leading outdoor trips and outdoor program operations
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification required

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and assess program initiatives.
• Market, publicize, and promote outdoor programs through student outreach, orientation, social media, website, print materials, etc.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive assessment process to assess student learning outcomes and staff development.
• Implement risk management procedures, educate, and train staff and students to ensure all proper safety precautions are meeting expectations.
• Submit annual budget requests and record program purchases, income and staffing.
• Submit monthly program and participation numbers to the Associate Director.
• Contribute to departmental strategic planning and compile annual reports.
• Conduct pre-trip meetings with outdoor adventure participants, and provide professional leadership and oversight of equipment rental inventory services and protocol.
• Ensure participants complete travel form requirements: medical, assumption of risk, travel itinerary, private driver authorization, etc.
• Maintain equipment inventory, maintenance, and proper storage; performs regular inspections and checks to ensure equipment is in proper working order.
• Develop an outdoor adventures schedule inclusive of a variety of pursuits for all abilities (20-40 per year).
• Develop and schedule team-building workshops with the department, student groups, and outside clients.
• Develop and schedule outdoor leadership and educational workshops for student groups.
• Respond to emergencies on trips as a Wilderness First Responder.
• Schedule and supervise the bouldering wall and bike shop operations; including procurement of all required equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Trainer certification
• Experience with low ropes challenge course instruction
• Experience in a bicycle service shop
• Experience with outcomes assessment and analysis
• Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required within 60 days of employment