Student Recreation Services Operations Coordinator

University of Hawaii at Manoa; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawaii at Manoa is seeking an Outdoor Programs and Class Coordinator to develop, implement, and evaluate outdoor recreation classes, workshops, and experiential education programs that promote wellness, leadership, and environmental stewardship.

The role emphasizes participant engagement, curriculum development, and collaboration with campus and community partners to grow participation and ensure safety across activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Outdoor Education, Experiential Education, Environmental Studies, Sports Management, or related field.
• One year of professional, graduate assistant, or leadership experience in outdoor recreation, experiential education, adventure programming, or related activities.
• Experience planning, coordinating, or leading outdoor recreation programs, classes, workshops, trips, or events.
• Demonstrated knowledge of outdoor recreation safety practices, risk management principles, and emergency procedures.
• Experience supervising, training, mentoring, or coordinating student employees, instructors, volunteers, or trip leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional materials, facilitate group learning experiences, or teach outdoor skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to coordinate logistics, schedules, transportation, registrations, and program documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse participants, campus partners, and community organizations.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as directed.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements outdoor classes, workshops, and certification courses (e.g., hiking, paddling, kayaking, sailing, SCUBA, safety courses, service learning experiences, etc.).
• Develops curriculum, learning outcomes, and instructional materials.
• Coordinates logistics including scheduling, registration, transportation, and trip planning.
• Oversees program execution and may lead or co-lead trips and classes.
• Evaluates program effectiveness through participation data and feedback.
• Ensures inclusive and accessible program offerings.
• Recruits, hires, and supervises instructors and trip leaders.
• Provides training, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Ensures instructors maintain appropriate certifications.
• Works collaboratively with the Aquatics, Water Safety and Risk Management Coordinator to ensure all trip leaders are properly trained to implement the emergency action plan and follow-up incident reporting.
• Collaborates with campus and community partners.
• Assists with marketing and outreach efforts to grow participation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Outdoor Education, Experiential Education, Environmental Studies, Sports Management, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Outdoor Programs and Class Coordinator develops, implements, and evaluates outdoor recreation classes, workshops, and experiential education programs. This role focuses on participant engagement, skill development, and creating meaningful outdoor experiences that promote wellness, leadership, and environmental stewardship.

Job Duties And Skills

Program and Class Development

• Designs and implements outdoor classes, workshops, and certification courses (e.g., hiking, paddling, kayaking, sailing, SCUBA, safety courses, service learning experiences, etc.).
• Develops curriculum, learning outcomes, and instructional materials.
• Coordinates logistics including scheduling, registration, transportation, and trip planning.

Program Delivery and Evaluation

• Oversees program execution and may lead or co-lead trips and classes.
• Evaluates program effectiveness through participation data and feedback.
• Ensures inclusive and accessible program offerings.

Instructor and Student Staff Coordination

• Recruits, hires, and supervises instructors and trip leaders.
• Provides training, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Ensures instructors maintain appropriate certifications.
• Works collaboratively with the Aquatics, Water Safety and Risk Management Coordinator to ensure all trip leaders are properly trained to implement the emergency action plan and follow-up incident reporting.

Administrative and Other Duties

• Collaborates with campus and community partners.
• Assists with marketing and outreach efforts to grow participation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Outdoor Education, Experiential Education, Environmental Studies, Sports Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year of professional, graduate assistant, or leadership experience in outdoor recreation, experiential education, adventure programming, or related activities.
• Experience planning, coordinating, or leading outdoor recreation programs, classes, workshops, trips, or events.
• Demonstrated knowledge of outdoor recreation safety practices, risk management principles, and emergency procedures.
• Experience supervising, training, mentoring, or coordinating student employees, instructors, volunteers, or trip leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional materials, facilitate group learning experiences, or teach outdoor skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to coordinate logistics, schedules, transportation, registrations, and program documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse participants, campus partners, and community organizations.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as directed .
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.