Outdoor Adventure Program Manager

2 days ago


CO United States U0001 Full time
Job Summary

The University of Colorado Denver is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Outdoor Adventure Coordinator to join our team. This is a full-time position that will provide guidance to the Outdoor Adventure program, which includes the adventure gear rental shop, bike and ski shop, climbing wall, and Adventure Trip program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the Outdoor Adventure program, including adventure trips, climbing wall, bike and ski shop, and equipment rental center.
  • Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate all student employees and Graduate program Assistant.
  • Manage the Outdoor Adventure equipment inventory, upkeep, repair, and offer purchasing recommendations to the Assistant Director.
  • Manage daily operations and programming within the bike and ski shop, gear rental, and climbing wall areas.
  • Work with the Assistant Director to develop and monitor the budget for Outdoor Adventure.
  • Risk Management – assist with oversight, design, and assessment of all program aspects to ensure industry standards and university policies are fulfilled.
  • Development/delivery of marketing strategies for the Outdoor Adventure program with appropriate entities.
  • Develop programs and education targeting student populations who are traditionally less likely to participate in outdoor recreation.
  • Work with the First Year Experience area to create and facilitate programming specifically designed to recruit, connect, and retain first-year CU Denver students.
Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, education, health sciences, physical sciences, higher education, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
  • 1 year of professional-level experience in outdoor recreation management.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in recreation, sports management, higher education, or related field.
  • Experience working in a higher education setting.
  • Experience supervising, training, and evaluating student staff.
  • Knowledge and experience with current industry standards and risk management standards for indoor climbing facilities.
  • Current member of industry associations (AORE, AEE, NIRSA, etc.).
  • Wilderness First Aid Instructor (WFA-Instructor) certification from a reputable provider.
  • Industry certifications in rock climbing, paddling, and/or outdoor ethics (CWI, SPI, ACA kayak instructor, LNT Educator, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
  • Outstanding customer service skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
  • Professional involvement in organizations like the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE), and other related organizations.
Conditions of Employment
  • Ability to work variable schedules, including early mornings or evenings, as well as weekends and nights, and the ability to attend on- and off-campus events.
  • Must hold a current CPR/AED certification at the time of appointment.
Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position has been established at $47,476 - $50,000. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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