Coordinator, Outdoor Adventures
Washington State University

Job Info

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Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

November 27, 2024

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):1470-YN_ADMINPRO - UREC CoordinatorBusiness Title:Coordinator, Outdoor AdventuresEmployee Type:Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Outdoor Adventures Coordinator develops, implements, and manages programs and activities for the Outdoor Recreation Center including Adventure Facilitator development and supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Business, Recreation, Sport Management, Higher Education or related field) and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area to include a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Wilderness First Aid, CPR/AED certifications.

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Coaching the Van Driver certification and WSU van driver's authorization within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Outdoor Education, Education, Environmental Education or related field.

• Master's degree in Recreation, Outdoor Education, Higher Education Administration, Environmental Education or related field.

• Demonstrated experience administering risk management practices for recreation programs.

• Professional experience developing and administering outdoor programming to a culturally diverse population.

• Demonstrated success in personnel training and supervision of multiple part-time staff.

• Expertise in instructing two or more of the following outdoor activities and experience with one or more additional: backcountry skiing/splitboarding, backpacking, cross country skiing, sea kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, mountaineering, rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, whitewater rafting.

• Possession of at least one current nationally recognized certification in avalanche, climbing, kayaking, or commonly practiced pursuit within collegiate outdoor recreation.

• Wilderness First Responder certification.

• Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor certification.

• AIARE Avalanche 1 (or higher) Instructor certification.

• ACA Level 3 (or higher) White Water or Coastal Kayak Instructor certification.

• Experience developing and administering collaborative programming with multiple organizations that combines service learning with an outdoor experience.

• Demonstrated pursuit of personal professional development through participation in a national industry association or organization.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Student Affairs

Department Name:

University Recreation

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Monthly Salary:

$4,569.64 - $5,077.36

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime eligible

FTE:

100%

This is a permanent position.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload all required documents listed below to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Please verify your education and career experience is updated in Workday: https://jira.esg.wsu.edu/servicedesk/customer/kb/view/263393319

• All documents must be attached before submitting the application. The application cannot be edited once submitted.

• Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.

• Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

• Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Time Type:Full timePosition Term:12 MonthWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.Notice of Non-DiscriminationWSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

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