Osprey Challenge Course and Climb Wall Coordinator

Osprey Challenge Course and Climb Wall Coordinator

The Osprey Challenge Course and Climb Wall Coordinator position is an integral part of the Department of Recreation and Wellness. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Eco Adventure, this position is responsible for supporting the organization, promotion, supervision, and evaluation of the comprehensive Osprey Challenge Park (comprised of the Challenge Course and Sky Park), Osprey Cliff (climb wall) in the Student Wellness Complex, and larger slate of Eco Adventure programs (includes support for Eco Camp). This position includes a supervisory and program management role, responsible for hiring, training, supervision, scheduling and evaluation of a large student staff working with the assigned program areas.

Job Function Osprey Challenge Park (Challenge Course and Sky Park)

• Develop and market new and ongoing programs for the student body on the Osprey Challenge Park. This includes evaluating, planning and implementing team building programs; developing individualized programs for student groups and campus organizations based on their needs and goals for their activity. Be available to meet with campus organization President/organizer of the group and determine their vision and goals.
• Oversee all reservations for the Osprey Challenge Park; meet with groups to set program goals.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate all challenge course staff.
• Work with immediate supervisor and RecWell Business Office on program budget, including revenue goals for off-campus programming.
• Obtain and maintain Challenge Course certifications for high and low ropes courses and facilitator training.
• Perform and keep inspection records of the OCC structure on a routine basis and interface with immediate supervisor on needed equipment or repairs.
• Keep inventory and gear inspection records for all program equipment.
• Work with immediate supervisor to develop and maintain a safety plan and procedures manual for OCC operation.

Climbing Wall

• Responsible for program management / staff supervision / budget / risk management roles for the climbing wall program in accordance with Osprey Challenge Course responsibilities described, relative to the size and scope of this program.

Supervision Received

Co-report to the Director Operations on the Climbing Wall program General DutiesReports to the Assistant Director for Eco Adventure. Works within the Eco Adventure unit, supporting the greater unit programming as needed including Eco Camp. Works collaboratively within RecWell as part of the professional staff team.

Marginal Functions

• During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.
• Travel to professional conferencesMaintain professional certificationsAssist with operations in other areas as needed, including climbing or technical Student Adventure Trips

Required Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

• Develop and maintain records and documentation (such as manuals, checklists, logs, etc.), support department risk management plans and directives, work with the RecWell Business Office team on all budget related aspects, contribute to department program reporting and strategic planning.
• Be able to proficiently work with various web-based and desktop programs for scheduling, staff record management, department risk management and other program or facility needs.
• Serve on RecWell committees as requested. Be able to represent RecWell and Eco Adventure within university committees.
• Have background in, or be willing to become a trained naturalist to incorporate environmental and outdoor conservation elements into programming.
• Be willing and able to work with a wide range of ages, from youth in camps, through to all stages of adulthood working with students, professional staff, and guests.
• Assist on climbing and technical Student Adventure Trips as needed.
• Assist seasonally with camp tasks as needed.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA ' s responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in - person training session. For more information concerning training or CSA designations, please contact the Clery Act Compliance Manager at (904) 620-1423 or clery@unf.edu.

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