Program Director SWP

Colorado Outward Bound School • Moab, UT

8d • $60,000 - $66,000

About The Position

The Program Director holds responsibility for the delivery and support of all COBS programs from the Southwest Program, including safety standards, quality control, people management, human resources, staff learning and development, facilities and infrastructure, and efficiency in delivery and cost management. This is a senior-level management position, with supervisory and financial responsibilities. It is an office-based position, with occasional field visits (driving as needed), and reports to the Director of Programs and Safety.

Requirements

• Personal commitment to and working knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Understanding of and commitment to Outward Bound program structures, mission, and educational framework.
• Ability to demonstrate and mentor emotional regulation and balanced decision-making in stressful situations.
• High level of professionalism with strong leadership attributes both in work and community environments.
• Serves as a role model for students, staff, and community, able to manage a range of student behaviors in an inclusive and professional manner.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Able to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong personal motivation, initiative, follow-through, and commitment.
• Proven ability to manage work projects involving multiple stakeholders and decision makers.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as an engaged team member.
• Strong forecasting and budgeting skills for both financial budget and time management.
• Strong and effective communicator.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the outdoor recreation and environmental education fields, with at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Previous management and financial/budgeting experience.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to bend, lift, kneel, crawl, and carry up to 65lbs.
• Must be able to work around confined spaces, underground, at heights, and above ground.
• Requires sitting at a desk or computer at least 30% of the time.
• Must be able to drive to and among facility locations, including drive times of approximately 6 hours.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management
• Safety Management
• Program Management & Operations
• Staff Training and Development
• Business Administration

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance, where COBS pays a significant amount toward healthcare premiums and provides employee-paid short- and long-term disability coverage and basic life insurance.
• 20 days of Paid Time Off that accrues throughout the first year, with an additional day of PTO added for each consecutive year of service.
• 56 hours of paid Sick Leave.
• 40 hours of paid time for approved volunteer activities and community service.
• 401k eligibility available after one year of service.
• ProDeal eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED