Coordinator of Adventure Programs
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Position Title:
Coordinator of Adventure ProgramsJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degreePreferred Qualifications:
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, or the ability to get this within 6 months.Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or a related field.
Previous experience in recreational programming.
Experience managing student staff.
Job Description:
Summary
Join the Iowa State University's Cyclone Health and Adventure Program! Our mission is to provide exceptional recreational programs that promote health, wellness, and adventure for our community. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where students can grow, learn, and thrive through outdoor and adventure-based activities.
The Coordinator of Adventure Programs will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing a variety of recreational programs and facilities. This role includes overseeing program budgets, recruiting and training a large student staff, and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all participants. The ideal candidate will have a passion for adventure and a commitment to promoting wellness through outdoor activities.
Example of Duties
• Recruits, hires and schedules a large student staff to support recreational programs.
• Assist in the climbing wall operations, equipment rental, trips and workshops.
• Trains student staff.
• Oversees program budget(s).
• Oversees and manages one or more facilities.
• Coordinates recreational programs.
• Reviews incident and injury reports to evaluate risk management procedures.
Level Guidelines
• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students