Coordinator, Outdoor Programs

Towson University•Towson, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Outdoor Adventure Program Management: Administer, supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the outdoor recreation program with the Assistant Director-Outdoor Adventures, including management of trips and first year pre-orientation wilderness program (Project Explore), equipment and gear rental program, outdoor trip leader training program, and any other outdoor recreation programming for the university community. Create, implement and supervise a variety of organized and informal outdoor recreation programs for all students, faculty, staff and alumni based on current and established outdoor recreation trends, principles, guidelines, and risk management principles related to campus recreation outdoor adventure-based programming. Outdoor Trips & Equipment Management: Plan, administer, assess and promote a comprehensive outdoor trip program that is aligned with nationally recognized industry standards. Plan and implement leadership development curriculum for Outdoor Trip Leaders and extended, out-of-state, outdoor trips. Establish, revise and enforce policies and procedures regarding participation in Outdoor Adventures trip programs including, but not limited to: whitewater and sea kayaking, top rope and lead climbing; bouldering, mountain biking; backpacking, hiking, stand-up paddleboarding. Coordinate the equipment rental program and manage the storage facility and inventory. Duties include but are not limited to management of the daily operations of the trips and rental programs and equipment storage facility management, inspections, and inventory, special and collaborative programs and clinics. Personnel Management: Provide direction and support for the Graduate Assistant- Outdoor Adventures. Responsible for student staff recruiting, hiring, training, evaluation and supervision of approximately 10 volunteer outdoor trip leaders, kayak instructors and 5-6 gear rental attendants. Develop and coordinate monthly in-service training sessions for student staff. Fiscal Management: Provide budgetary oversight for all outdoor adventures operations: student payroll, operational expenses and programmatic revenue generation. Manage monthly payroll procedures for all responsible student and non-student staff positions including timesheet approval and monthly reporting. Monitor all expenses related to procurement card purchases, preventative maintenance and services invoices. Manage all programmatic fee collection and revenue generation for outdoor recreation programs. Provide monthly and/or annual budget reports on all program area budgets to departmental Administrative (budget) Associate. Provide annual budget requests and adhere to allocated funds for each fiscal year. Assessment and Administrative Duties: Work in accordance with Associate Director, Programs & Assessment on overseeing program related assessment procedures associated with departmental learning outcomes and key performance indicators. Ensure programs are culturally competent, inclusive, and accessible to diverse student populations. Provide annual assessment data collection and reports to support departmental assessment plan. Provide information annually and as needed to support departmental annual report. The work hours for this position include evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle record (MVR)
One year of full-time professional experience in outdoor recreation related programming (two years of graduate assistant experience will count as one year of professional experience)
Demonstrated supervisory experience in managing a diverse outdoor recreation program to include trips and/or special programming
Demonstrated ability performing technical skills and instructing activities associated with outdoor recreation related to: rock climbing, kayaking, backpacking, wilderness first aid, experiential education and team building
Demonstrated ability to facilitate outdoor recreation instructional classes, workshops, clinics, and special events including participant debrief of outdoor excursions
Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs for potentially long distances/periods of time
Ability to operate, move, and inspect outdoor and climbing equipment (kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, backpacks, snowboards, bicycles)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or master’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Leisure Management or related field
Certification in CPR/AED
Certification in First Aid Professional Rescue Instructor
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness First Aid Certification (WFA)
Experience using recreation/workforce management software (i.e., Innosoft Fusion, SubitUp or Connect 2)
Experience working in a collegiate recreation environment
Demonstrated supervisory experience in managing an outdoor trips or gear rental program, preferably in a campus recreation setting.

Responsibilities

Administer, supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the outdoor recreation program
Create, implement and supervise a variety of organized and informal outdoor recreation programs
Plan, administer, assess and promote a comprehensive outdoor trip program
Plan and implement leadership development curriculum for Outdoor Trip Leaders and extended, out-of-state, outdoor trips
Establish, revise and enforce policies and procedures regarding participation in Outdoor Adventures trip programs
Coordinate the equipment rental program and manage the storage facility and inventory
Provide direction and support for the Graduate Assistant- Outdoor Adventures
Responsible for student staff recruiting, hiring, training, evaluation and supervision of approximately 10 volunteer outdoor trip leaders, kayak instructors and 5-6 gear rental attendants
Develop and coordinate monthly in-service training sessions for student staff
Provide budgetary oversight for all outdoor adventures operations
Manage monthly payroll procedures for all responsible student and non-student staff positions
Monitor all expenses related to procurement card purchases, preventative maintenance and services invoices
Manage all programmatic fee collection and revenue generation for outdoor recreation programs
Provide monthly and/or annual budget reports on all program area budgets to departmental Administrative (budget) Associate
Provide annual budget requests and adhere to allocated funds for each fiscal year
Work in accordance with Associate Director, Programs & Assessment on overseeing program related assessment procedures
Ensure programs are culturally competent, inclusive, and accessible to diverse student populations
Provide annual assessment data collection and reports to support departmental assessment plan
Provide information annually and as needed to support departmental annual report