Coordinator Outdoor Adventure
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Job Location:
Stillwater, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 45000 - 56000
Posted on:
24-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Tripp Rankin
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$45000 - $56000
Priority Application Date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials byto ensure full consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
The Coordinator Outdoor Adventure and Leadership will oversee the daily operations of our climbing wall and the challenge course. Enforce policies and procedures for Outdoor Recreation; recommend policy changes to the Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure and Leadership Programs. Research plan and administer all climbing wall programs and trainings. Research plan and administer challenge course programing. Maintain equipment and facilities used for the climbing wall and challenge course. Work with the AD of Outdoor Adventure and Leadership to develop and facilitate staff training for the climbing wall and trip programs. Organize and plan local and national trips. Plan and host special events at the climbing wall. Train employees and enforce the OSU OA Work at Heights program for the climbing wall and trips program. Track programming participation and outcomes.
Work with professional organizations (AORE WEA NIRSA) to provide national certification opportunities to OSU students. All other duties as assigned. Must occasionally work evenings and weekends with program trips and workshops. This position will require the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to perform all types of outdoor physical activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors
Leisure Studies Recreation Mgmt. or related degree
(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) One year of related work experience
- Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:
Wilderness First Aid CPR/First Aid
- Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:
This position requires a basic knowledge of the climbing wall industry challenge course technologies and experiential education. Requires the ability to perform all types of physical outdoor activities including but not limited to: rock and ice climbing rafting canoeing or kayaking biking paddle boarding hiking mountaineering with packs not less than 50 lbs. Prior experience as a trip leader. Demonstrated ability to supervise student staff. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in risk management planning. Demonstrated ability for clear cogent written and verbal communication. Must be able to lead team building and leadership activities. Must be able to learn and enforce Work at Heights program for climbing wall employees and Trip Leaders. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters
Health Leisure and Performance Studies or related area
Three years of experience supervising/managing an outdoor recreation program.
- Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:
Wilderness First Responder ACCT level 1 training
- Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:
Knowledge in industry standards ability to manage program logistics ability to assess risk management in program areas.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Business
- Marketing
- Outbound Calls
- Product Knowledge
- Account Management
- Business Solutions
- Communication
- CRM
- Cold calls
- Business Relationships
- C-Level
- Sales Process
- Relationship Building
- Face-To-Face Meetings
