Coordinator, Outdoor Program, Technical Training Center/Challenge Course

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking an Outdoor Program Coordinator to oversee various outdoor activities and training programs. This role involves managing the Outdoor Program Technical Training Center and coordinating events such as the Ogden Climbing Festival.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in recreation management or related field, along with two years of experience. Responsibilities include budget monitoring and program assessment, with benefits including health insurance and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant professional experience showing progressively responsible experience.
• Current CPR and Wilderness First Responder.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Outdoor Program Technical Training Center and Challenge Course facilities.
• Monitor budgets and spending for the programs.
• Collaborate with on-campus partners to facilitate programs.

Skills

Recreation management

Budget management

Rock climbing

Kayaking

Rafting

Snowboarding

Canyoneering

Database management

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation management or related field

Master’s degree in recreation management or related field

Job description

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).

Position Information

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

Job Summary

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.

Other Expectations

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits Summary

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.

Physical Activity

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 for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position‑to‑position.

Physical Requirements

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements: including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Work Environment

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to extreme cold, temperatures typically below 32 for periods of more than one hour, etc. The worker is subject to extreme heat, temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour, etc. The worker is subject to noise. The worker is subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or chemicals.