Outdoor Adventures Activity Specialist

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves supervising operations of a specific activity or facility within Campus Recreation – Outdoor Adventures. The specialist will serve as a subject matter expert with demonstrated skills and/or knowledge, potentially managing high-risk activities and supervising part-time staff. Key responsibilities include providing high-quality training for staff, creating organized lesson plans with clear learning outcomes, selecting appropriate sites for instruction, and managing environmental factors. The role also involves utilizing instructional strategies that accommodate various learning styles and leading quality staff training experiences. The specialist will assist full-time staff with high-level tasks, projects, events, and other duties. Driving University vehicles and trailers may be required, with training provided. The role may include overnight shifts at Stone Valley Recreation Area or in the field, and duties comparable to an Outdoor Adventures Facilitator, Lead Facilitator, and/or Supervisor.

Requirements

Completion of the Outdoor Leadership Training Course (OLTC) or equivalent outdoor leadership training
Possess (and maintain) valid Wilderness First Aid (WFA) & CPR/AED certification or higher
Minimum of 2 years of documented outdoor/adventure leadership/management experience required
Applicants should possess expertise in at least 1 activity (as demonstrated through completion of activity or site-specific assessments) and demonstrate proficient outdoor leadership skills
Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check

Nice To Haves

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) preferred and may be required for certain activities

Responsibilities

Supervise operations of a specific activity/facility
Serve as a subject expert with demonstrated skills and/or knowledge
Management of high-risk activities
May supervise and support part-time staff
Provide high quality training for staff to facilitate professional growth and job-specific competency
Create organized and effective lesson plans with clear learning outcomes
Select appropriate site(s) for instruction and managing environmental factors
Utilize instructional strategies that accommodate various learning styles
Lead quality staff training experiences for staff to facilitate professional growth and job-specific competency
Assist full-time staff members with high-level tasks, projects, events, or other duties and responsibilities as assigned
May need to drive University vehicles and trailers of varying sizes
Work may include overnight shifts at Stone Valley Recreation Area or in the field
May include duties and responsibilities comparable to an Outdoor Adventures Facilitator, Lead Facilitator, and/or Supervisor