Outdoor Recreation Coordinator: Climbing, Rentals & Trips

Grinnell College; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Grinnell College invites applications for an Outdoor Recreation Assistant to support the Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP). The role entails helping manage the climbing wall and outdoor equipment rentals, as well as assisting student trip leaders with logistics for off-campus adventures.

Responsibilities include inventory and reservations for gear, inspections of climbing wall equipment, and training GORP student staff.

Qualifications

• Full-time term position for 9 months (academic year).
• Eligible post-baccalaureate candidates must complete their degree by May 2025.
• Some travel (up to 30%) and occasional nights/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of outdoor equipment rentals, including inventory, inspection, and reservations.
• Assist with management of the climbing wall by assisting with equipment inspections and performing spot checks on climbing wall staff.
• Support student trip leaders with trip planning and logistics; co-lead out-of-state trips with student trip leaders.
• Assist with the training of GORP student employees.
• This role is a full-time term position, benefits-eligible, working 9 months (academic year), 1560 hours worked in the fiscal year.

Job description

Grinnell College invites applications for an Outdoor Recreation Assistant to support the Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP). The role entails helping manage the climbing wall and outdoor equipment rentals, as well as assisting student trip leaders with logistics for off-campus adventures.

Responsibilities include inventory and reservations for gear, inspections of climbing wall equipment, and training GORP student staff.