Coordinator Outdoor Adventure

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Tripp Rankin,

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous / Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$45,000 - $56,000

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2025-11-14 to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

The Coordinator Outdoor Adventure and Leadership will oversee the daily operations of our climbing wall and the challenge course. Enforce policies and procedures for Outdoor Recreation; recommend policy changes to the Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure and Leadership Programs. Research, plan and administer all climbing wall programs and trainings. Research, plan and administer challenge course programing. Maintain equipment and facilities used for the climbing wall and challenge course. Work with the AD of Outdoor Adventure and Leadership to develop and facilitate staff training for the climbing wall and trip programs. Organize and plan local and national trips. Plan and host special events at the climbing wall. Train employees and enforce the OSU OA Work at Heights program for the climbing wall and trips program. Track programming participation and outcomes.

Work with professional organizations (AORE, WEA, NIRSA) to provide national certification opportunities to OSU students. All other duties as assigned. Must occasionally work evenings and weekends with program trips and workshops. This position will require the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to perform all types of outdoor physical activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's

Leisure Studies, Recreation Mgmt. or related degree

(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

One year of related work experience

Certifications, Registrations, and / or Licenses :

Wilderness First Aid, CPR / First Aid

Skills, Proficiencies, and / or Knowledge :

This position requires a basic knowledge of the climbing wall industry, challenge course technologies, and experiential education. Requires the ability to perform all types of physical outdoor activities including but not limited to : rock and ice climbing, rafting, canoeing or kayaking, biking, paddle boarding, hiking, mountaineering with packs not less than 50 lbs. Prior experience as a trip leader. Demonstrated ability to supervise student staff. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in risk management planning. Demonstrated ability for clear, cogent written and verbal communication. Must be able to lead team building and leadership activities. Must be able to learn and enforce Work at Heights program for climbing wall employees and Trip Leaders. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's

Health, Leisure and Performance Studies or related area

Three years of experience supervising / managing an outdoor recreation program.

Certifications, Registrations, and / or Licenses :

Wilderness First Responder, ACCT level 1 training

Skills, Proficiencies, and / or Knowledge :

Knowledge in industry standards, ability to manage program logistics, ability to assess risk management in program areas.