Alaska Outdoor Programs Lead

Alaska Horizon; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Pacific University is seeking an Outdoor Programs Coordinator to manage and develop outdoor trips, clinics, facilities, and student staff. You will oversee risk management, budgeting, and course scheduling, while coordinating leadership training and annual spring/fall offerings.

The role emphasizes safety and Leave-No-Trace practices and requires hands-on leadership in a university outdoor program setting with the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Outdoor Studies, or related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience guiding/instructing outdoors.
• Current CPR and First Aid and Wilderness First Responder Certifications are required.
• Current and valid driver’s license required. Ability to pass a driving history check and driving test. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations of the program and oversees facilities, student staff, and budget processes.
• Develops new programs and manages trips and clinics; oversees the Climbing Wall and Weight Room facilities.
• Oversees risk management for facilities and field outings; plans and evaluates programs with scheduling and evaluations.
• Designs curricula for leadership training and creates Outdoor Programs for Fall and Spring schedules.

Job description

Alaska Pacific University is seeking an Outdoor Programs Coordinator to manage and develop outdoor trips, clinics, facilities, and student staff. You will oversee risk management, budgeting, and course scheduling, while coordinating leadership training and annual spring/fall offerings.

The role emphasizes safety and Leave-No-Trace practices and requires hands-on leadership in a university outdoor program setting with the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.