Recreation and Sport Operations: Outdoor Recreation Program Manager

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Posted On:
March 12, 2025

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April 11, 2025 To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by deadline. However, screening may continue until position is filled.

A full-time, 11-month academic staff position is available in the department of Recreation & Sport Operations. The official title for this position is Outdoor Recreation Program Manager. The Outdoor Recreation Program Manager is responsible for the comprehensive management of the Environmental Adventure Center, including the following program areas:
Eagle’s View Challenge Ropes Course, Indoor Rope Wall, Bouldering Wall, Outdoor Equipment Rental Center, Adventure Trips Program, Freshman Connection Program, Indoor Archery Range, Golf Simulator, Billiards area, Disc Golf Course, and the Bike Maintenance Program. Responsibilities include scheduling, budget development, risk management, marketing, recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of student employees. This position assists in long range planning and implementation of departmental programming as it relates to the overall mission within the Division of Enrollment Management.

The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The intended start date is May 12, 2025.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of experience in a comprehensive outdoor recreation program.
• Current Wilderness First Responder.
• Current Single Pitch Climbing Instructor for the PCIA or AMGA.
• Current Climbing Wall Instructor for the PCIA or AMGA.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Outdoor Recreation, Sport Management, Parks and Recreation, Kinesiology, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in a comprehensive outdoor recreation program.
• 5 years of experience in higher education.
• Current Level I Challenge Course Facilitator.
• Willing to begin the Course Provider Training track as a Single Pitch Climbing Instructor for the PCIA or AMGA.
• Willing to begin the Course Provider Training track as a Climbing Wall Instructor for the PCIA or AMGA.
• Willing to become a Red Cross First Aid and Safety Instructor.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Student Supervision

• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise student managers, adventure trip leaders, climbing instructors, route setters, ropes course facilitators, archery range officers, and customer service representatives.
• Administer student performance evaluations each semester.
• Oversee payroll of student staff.
• Schedule and manage bi-weekly meetings.
• Mentor in all areas of the program.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate annually the employee and operations manual.

Adventure Trips Program

• Supervise the development of trip itineraries, equipment lists, menus, accommodations, transportation, finances, and other necessary details involved in a successful trip.
• Develop training workshops, clinics, and other special events related to the trips program.
• Schedule routine maintenance for all trailers and vehicles.

Climbing Program

• Develop and administer comprehensive training programs, workshops, in accordance with the Professional Climbing Instructors Association (PCIA) or American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA).
• Perform and document annual inspections and evaluation of all structures and hardware, to conform to the standards of the Climbing Wall Association and Industry Standards.
• Advise the Eau Climbers Club Sport.
• Provide instruction and oversight of rental and equipment operations including inventory controls, maintenance, cleaning, and customer service.
• Capital planning for equipment purchasing.
• Bid investigation, purchase, monitor, repair, and inventory of all rental and program specific equipment (rental center, trips program, climbing programs, archery, bike shop, ropes course).

Eagle’s View Challenge Ropes Course

• Develop and manage all aspects of the team building program ranging from short to full-day programs for student organizations, departments, and external groups to accomplish desired outcomes.
• Plan, design and evaluate leadership programs and facilitate activities.
• Prepare contracts and…