Coordinator, Outdoor Program, Technical Training Center/Challenge Course

University of Alabama; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking a Coordinator for the Outdoor Program, focusing on leadership at the Technical Training Center and Challenge Course. Key responsibilities include managing staff and budgets, developing programs for indoor rock climbing and challenge courses, and fostering partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in recreation management with proven experience in program management and safety certifications. The position offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience in recreation management.
• Two years of relevant professional experience.
• Current CPR and Wilderness First Responder certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor budgets and spending for the programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop relationships that benefit students.
• Assist with assessment efforts within the programs.

Skills

Recreation management

Climbing instruction

Wilderness First Responder

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation management

Masters degree in recreation management

Tools

CPR certification

Database management

Job description

Coordinator, Outdoor Program, Technical Training Center/Challenge Course

Requisition Number: S02404P
Position Category: Staff
Hours Per Week: 40
Months Per Year: 12
Alternate Work Schedule:
Pay Grade: E32
FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function

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. Programming 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Bachelors 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

• Masters 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.
• AMGA Rock Guide Certification.
• 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. Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. 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 to thrust forward, downward or outward. Using upper extremities to exert force 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. Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. 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).