Coordinator of Outdoor Adventure
Coordinator of Outdoor Adventure
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Job Title
Coordinator of Outdoor AdventureAgency
East Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Campus RecreationProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Commerce TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Annual Salary Range: $43888 $46888
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
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- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
- Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer).
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Salary Range: $43888 $46888
SUMMARY:
The Coordinator of Outdoor Adventure plans organizes directs and manages the daytoday activities and long term strategy for a comprehensive outdoor adventure program at East Texas A&M University. This includes supervision of one graduate assistant parttime employees facility management and program development. Facilities include a climbing wall challenge course and disc golf course.
ETAMU is a fastgrowing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence research innovation and student success. With over 140 degree programs a 20:1 studenttofaculty ratio and nationally ranked online and graduate programs ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community cuttingedge research opportunities and outstanding resources.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead develop implement and evaluate outdoor recreation activities including workshops events and outdoor trips programs ensuring Campus Rec policies are being followed
- Manage daytoday operations and management of an indoor climbing facility
- Recruit hire train schedule evaluate and develop all outdoor student staff
- Oversee one outdoor adventure graduate assistant.
- Facilitate and maintain the Outdoor Adventure Challenge Course including both high and low elements as well as games and initiatives designed to promote teamwork leadership and communication within a team
- Directly manages the trips program and outdoor adventure events and workshops.
- Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the disc golf course.
- Maintain and operate a fully equipped gear rental program including gear management point of sale systems maintenance and monthly gear inspection
- Develop and implement longterm and shortterm Outdoor Adventure program goals
- Establishes and oversees risk management policies for all outdoor programs.
- Oversees budget purchases inventory and maintenance of equipment used to run the Outdoor Adventure Program
- Must be able to obtain within the first 6 months of employment a CPR/AED/FA Instructor certification as provided by Campus Recreation.
- Must be able to obtain within the first 6 months of employment a Wilderness First Aid certification as provided by Campus Recreation.
- Must be able to obtain within the first 6 months of employment a AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor Certification as provided by Campus Recreation.
- Must be able to obtain within the first 12 months of employment a Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Level 1 Certification as provided by Campus Recreation.
GENERAL DEPARTMENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Demonstrate a commitment to providing an environment where people feel welcomed valued supported and respected as they work to pursue their academic and professional goals
- Support and align with department mission vision values and strategic plan
- Assists with department events and programming as needed
- Serves on department committees
- Collaborates with campus partners and other Campus Recreation program areas
- Engage in activities that further professional development skills and keep current with developments in campus recreation professions to effectively implement job responsibilities.
- Works early morning night and weekend hours as needed
- May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain programs
- This job description shall include but is not necessarily limited to the above duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (ex: high school diploma and four years of experience or Associates and two years of experience may substitute degree).
- Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills:
- One year of combined related experience in outdoor adventure programing in a collegiate community or private setting (parttime work graduate assistantships and internships are acceptable and counted as halftime experience).
- Ability to: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to move around on uneven terrain ability to work in outdoor weather conditions ability to ascend descend and traverse climbing walls and challenge course ability to lead organize and oversee outdoor trips
PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate assistantship or certifications in outdoor related field
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
- 1525 Student workers
- 1 Graduate Assistant
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Office environment/fitness center environment
- Nonsmoking environment
- Low to moderate noise
- Outdoor environment
- Local regional and national travel as applicable
WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Competitive Benefits & WorkLife Balance:
- Employee tuition assistance for masters and doctoral programs.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision life and longterm disability insurance.
- ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
- 1215 days of annual paid holidays plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
- Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.
Career Growth & Development:
- Access to cuttingedge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.
Academic Excellence:
- ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
- Over 140 degree programs including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
- First accredited institution to offer a competencybased bachelors degree in criminal justice.
- Distance education offerings in Corsicana Dallas Frisco McKinney Mesquite Bryan and online.
StateoftheArt Facilities:
- Work in advanced facilities such as the 113470squarefoot Nursing and Health Sciences Building featuring a stateoftheart simulation hospital and a 1300acre agricultural research farm.
Vibrant Campus Life:
- Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams contributing to a thriving campus community.
Prime Location & Growth:
- Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.
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This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The University has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Acceptance of this position shall include your agreement to abide by applicable State and Federal law policies and regulations of the Texas A&M University System and rules and procedures of East Texas A&M University. You agree to follow and comply with all policies rules and regulations as a condition of employment.
East Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
