Graduate Student Employee Biweekly Outdoor Adventure Manager BC

Job Title:Graduate Student Employee Biweekly - Outdoor Adventure Manager - BC

Job Classification:Graduate Student Employee Biweekly

Department: Campus Recreation

Hiring Manager: Zac Huston

Contact:

Work Schedule: 20 hours a week nights and weekends required.

Desired Length of Employment: Year-round job requirements.

Pay Rate: $15.00

Job Description:

Purpose of Job: The Outdoor Adventure Graduate Student Manager (OAGSE) will assist the Outdoor Adventure Professional Staff (OA) with operations of a comprehensive Campus Recreation Outdoor Recreation Program. The OAGSE will be responsible for the daily operations of the Rock Marina and/or the Challenge Course including hiring training scheduling evaluating and supervising student workers. Additional responsibilities include planning developing implementing and supervising OA trips clinics and events. Evening and weekend hours will be required. Campus Recreation can only assist with the stipend dollars and experience. Tuition will need to be paid for arranged by student with the department in which they will seek their degree.

Primary Job Duties:
Staffing and Supervision (40%)
Graduate students will conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner representing the values of Baylor University
Recruit hire train supervise and evaluate OA Student Staff members
Prepare work schedules for OA staff
Assign and oversee OA staff job responsibilities
Supervise all scheduling conflicts
Plan and coordinate staff meetings
Work in conjunction with department liaison to ensure all student workers have accurate and complete paperwork as per university policy

Programming Safety and Equipment (30%)
Conduct daily monthly and annual maintenance operations and inspections
Assist with developing OA policies procedures and staff manual(s)
Enforce policy and procedures for outdoor adventure programs and facilities
Provide direction for student workers for special projects and programs for OA
Prepare program brochures/flyers and assist with marketing and promoting the use of outdoor adventure facilities and programs
Responsible for establishing equipment inventory lists maintaining equipment including repairs and replacement requests etc.
Responsible for communicating all changes in hours closures due to holidays and other facility logistics to patrons
Provide quality customer service to student workers students patrons and all staff
Perform other tasks as assigned by Campus Recreation Professional Staff Members OA

ROCK Climbing Wall Specifics: (10%)
Organize and supervise ROCK route setting
Plan coordinate and/or lead ROCK events classes and programs
Plan organize and direct Chalk Up Bouldering Competition and Bear Climb CCS Competition

Marina Boating Facility Specifics: (10%)
Organize and supervise stand alone Marina Facility
Plan coordinate and/or lead Marina events classes and programs

Secondary job Functions: (10%)
Assist with scheduled groups at Eastland Lakes Challenge Course as a facilitator
Assist with outdoor adventure trip preparation and function as a trip leader
Assist with Student Life Center facility duties
Coordinate the use and readiness of outdoor adventure facilities and equipment for Baylor camps academic classes and other organizations

Qualifications:
Required
Hold a Bachelors Degree in Recreation Physical Education or related field
or
Have a high degree of experience in Outdoor Adventure and Recreation Programming
Student must be accepted and enrolled in graduate school hours each long semester
Approx. 20 hours per week at $15/hr.
Tuition Books Student Fees and Parking are not covered expenses
Must meet requirements of Baylor University Vehicle Driver Policy
Position subject to Criminal Background Check
Hold First Aid CPR and AED Certification or acquire such certification within 30 days of hire.

Preferred
Ability to work with diverse populations faculty staff and students
Evidence of effective written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong leadership ethic and organization skills
Previous experience as a Challenge Course/Ropes Course Supervisor & Trainer
Previous experience as a Climbing Gym Supervisor and or Floor Staff

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: McLane Student Life Center

Work Address: 209 Speight Ave Waco TX 76706