Outdoor Adventures Supervisor & Training Specialist

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outdoor recreation program experience

Job summary

Penn State's Campus Recreation – Outdoor Adventures is seeking fillable roles for skilled outdoor leaders. The position oversees operations, provides expert instruction, and trains staff across high‑risk activities.

Overnight shifts at Stone Valley or fieldwork may be required, with opportunities to advance to lead facilitator or supervisor roles. The role requires OLTC or equivalent leadership training, WFA/CPR (WFR preferred), and at least two years of outdoor leadership experience.

Qualifications

• OLTC or equivalent outdoor leadership training completed.
• Valid Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR/AED certification; WFR preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of outdoor/adventure leadership/management experience; expertise in at least 1 activity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations of a specific activity/facility.
• Serve as a subject expert with demonstrated skills and knowledge.
• Management of high-risk activities.
• May supervise and support part-time staff.
• Provide high quality training for staff to facilitate professional growth and job-specific competency.
• Create organized and effective lesson plans with clear learning outcomes.
• Select appropriate site(s) for instruction and managing environmental factors.
• Utilize instructional strategies that accommodate various learning styles.
• Lead quality staff training experiences for staff to facilitate professional growth and job-specific competency.
• Assist full-time staff members with high-level tasks, projects, events, or other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• May need to drive University vehicles and trailers of varying sizes (training provided as needed).
• Work may include overnight shifts at Stone Valley Recreation Area or in the field.
• May include duties and responsibilities comparable to an Outdoor Adventures Facilitator, Lead Facilitator, and/or Supervisor.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

Staff training

Staff supervision

Safety awareness

Education

Outdoor Leadership Training Course (OLTC)

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) & CPR/AED or WFR

Job description

Penn State's Campus Recreation – Outdoor Adventures is seeking fillable roles for skilled outdoor leaders. The position oversees operations, provides expert instruction, and trains staff across high‑risk activities.

Overnight shifts at Stone Valley or fieldwork may be required, with opportunities to advance to lead facilitator or supervisor roles. The role requires OLTC or equivalent leadership training, WFA/CPR (WFR preferred), and at least two years of outdoor leadership experience.