Supervisor Outdoor Adventures and Rental Center

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San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary

$ 68640 - 87711

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Posted on : 11-04-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Full Time Staff

Date Posted:
10/24/2024

Location:
San Jose CA

Job Title: Supervisor Outdoor Adventures and Rental Center
Department: Spartan Recreation
Supervisor: Sr. Manager Competitive Sports & Outdoor Adventures
Location: Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center (SRAC)
Classification Title: Fulltime
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: 5
Compensation: $68640 $87711

The Student Union Inc. is 501(c)3 nonprofit auxiliary that maintains three major facilities at San Jos State University in downtown San Jos California. These facilities include the Diaz Compean Student Union Building the Provident Credit Union Event Center and the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center. The Student Union Inc. functions as part of the Student Affairs Division on campus and is governed by a Board of Directors made up of a student majority faculty and administrators.

Mission
The Student Union Inc. of San Jose State University supports the development growth and wellbeing of students and the campus community by providing diverse programs desired services and quality facilities to enhance the collegiate experience.

Job Summary
The Outdoor Adventures and Rental Center Supervisor is responsible for the programs and services of Outdoor Adventure programs and Outdoor Rental Center operations. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: delivering excellent customer service ensuring appropriate coverage of programs and staffed areas during operating hours and supervision (hire train develop and review) of assigned employees. The position reports to and receives general supervision and direction from the Sr. Manager Competitive Sports and Outdoor Adventures.

Essential Functions and Tasks

Provide direction and oversight of Outdoor Adventure programs and services: Outdoor Adventures programming includes trips trip leader training events workshops and maintenance of trip equipment; and Rental Center area programming includes training workshops events and maintenance of rental equipment.
Hires trains schedules and supervises student staff to include student assistants working as Outdoor Adventures trip leaders and Rental Center Assistants.
Process payroll and related personnel matters for all staff in a timely manner.
Develops maintains and is fiscally responsible for the Outdoor Recreation and Rental Center Program budgets.
Develops emergency procedures safety practices and risk management procedures designed for high risk outdoor and indoor activities travel and maintenance of equipment with inventory for security and safety according to industry standards.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with the following: Department of Kinesiology Facilities Services Student Life and Leadership Associated Students and other departments as appropriate.
Partner with SUI Marketing department to support the promotion of Spartan Recreation and its programs.
Partner with SUI to facilitate an inclusive environment that inspires innovation and effective student development.
Partner with SUI Student Success and Assessment team to ensure learning outcomes are developed and assessed annually for the student staff.
Assist Spartan Recreation and Student Union Inc. team members in supporting special event programs as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Demonstrated experience in administering comprehensive outdoor recreation programs direct management of goals facilitating change and creating innovative programs.
Demonstrated supervisory or management experience including selecting training coordinating evaluating and supervising Student Assistants.
Demonstrated experience in training of outdoor trip leaders.
Knowledge of personnel management budgeting and facilities management.
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate organize and prioritize projects with attention to detail and to compile prepare write and review reports.
Strong service orientation program management sound judgment and decisionmaking critical thinking develop original ideas creative problemsolving skills in a varied and challenging environment.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across the organization internally and externally.
Knowledge of outdoor trip program safety standards procedures and protocols.
Requires strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in computer applications such as: Google Suite (Gmail Docs Slides Sheets Forms etc. Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint etc..

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The position works in a wide variety of environments including both a typical office as well as an outdoors and indoor facility programoriented environment.
The physical demands of this position are described below
- Sitting walking twisting bending climbing pulling pushing squatting crawling kneeling balancing reaching and coordination (eye hand foot).
- Fall (Slip Trip) Conditions that result in falls (impacts) from height or traditional walking and playing surfaces.
- Lifting and Carrying often 1025lbs frequently 2650lbs occasionally 5075 lbs.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone
- Dexterity of hands fingers and wrist to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
In general the position works a schedule based on business needs 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday Friday may work evenings weekends and holidays as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Outdoor Recreation Educational Leadership or a related field or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
Two 2 years of demonstrated experience working in the outdoor recreation field and/or outdoor recreation programming industry.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification; American Red Cross preferred.
Previous/Current Wilderness First Responder or have the experience needed to obtain the Wilderness First Responder certification.
- Must obtain certification within 90 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Outdoor Recreation Educational Leadership or related field of study.
34 years of full time supervisory and management experience working in a collegiate recreational setting.
Demonstrated experience in large student recreation centers student unions student activities and residence life or student development providing oversight for campus fitness programs.
Experience in a large nonprofit corporation.
Involvement in professional societies and organizations.

Benefits
This position is employed through Student Union at San Jose State University which offers an
excellent benefits package including Medical Dental & Vision insurance (fully paid on selected
packages by the company for the employee and dependents) Life and Supplemental Insurance
Vacation Sick Leave paid Holidays 403(b) retirement program tuition reimbursement
employee development opportunities and more.

Post Employment Benefits: The Student Union Inc. provides lifetime retiree medical and dentalcoverage to eligible employees and their dependents who retire at the age of 55 and have 5 ormore years of employment with the Student Union Inc.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
The Student Union of San Jos State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age ancestry citizenship status color creed disability ethnicity gender genetic information marital status medical condition national origin race religion or lack thereof sex sexual orientation transgender or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and certain other federal and state laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self disclose.

Background Check and Fingerprinting
Student Union employees are required to undergo and complete a successful background check that includes verification of employment and education as well as a check of criminal records for employment. Candidates for positions where the employee will come in regular contact with minors and cash management will be required to be fingerprinted. This policy includes emergency hires and may also be applicable to volunteers depending on the work they will be doing.

In some cases the background check will include a credit check and/or a Department of Motor Vehicles check as well as a check of licenses and certificates when applicable. All background checks are conducted through the Student Union thirdparty vendor Accurate Background

California State University (CSU) Learning & Development

Within the first month all new employees are required to complete the following compliance online training sessions through CSU Learn the Universitys employee training platform. Employees will be enrolled in the training soon after their appointment is processed and will be notified via email from
1. Injury and Illness Prevention Program
2. Discrimination and Harassment for Supervisors/NonSupervisors
3. Gender Equity and Title IX Prevention Program (Title IX)
4. Data Security and FERPA
5. Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
All Student Union at San Jose State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the
requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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