Coordinator, Gov Outdoors

This position collaborates in a cross-Divisional and cross-institutional approach to advance operational excellence, student employment development, and risk management for best practices that align with university policies and strategic priorities. The coordinator serves with a student-centered approach that contributes to a caring and safe campus life environment, supporting the holistic success of students through leadership development, professional growth opportunities and high-quality recreational experiences.
Characteristics of a successful candidate:

• Integrity, creativity, and decisiveness.
• Motivation to create an inclusive and safe student experience.
• Ability to serve with agility and manage multiple priorities.
• A commitment to practicing open communication and inspiring trust.
• Desire to collaborate with colleagues.
• A strong commitment to developing students holistically.

Responsibilities include:
Programming
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Responsible for the development, direction, and evaluation of a comprehensive outdoor recreation program that meets the needs of a variety of skills levels, abilities, and identities of the university community.
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Oversee all programs, events, and rentals within the Govs Outdoors program area, including Bouldering Competitions, Challenge Course and Rock Wall group requests, gear rentals, trip planning and facilitation.
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Enter and update all programs into the recreation management software system for registrations, sales, and reservations.
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In conjunction with the Assistant Director, create, identify, and assess program goals in support of University and Division missions and strategic plans.
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Monitor the industry trends for programming new and inclusive activities, and to inform future decisions.
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Assist with marketing as needed to promote Govs Outdoors
Fiscal and Facility Operations
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In concert with the Assistant Director, oversee the Govs Outdoors budgets, including payroll, program/maintenance expenses, equipment repair and replacement, and tracking revenue.
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Forecast and monitor all wages, staffing, expenses and revenue to prepare future budget requests, including equipment replacement, in concert with the Assistant Director.
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Coordinate facility-use and requests with the University Recreation leadership team.
Personnel and Leadership Development
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Recruit, hire, train, supervise, develop and evaluate Govs Outdoors staff of 5-10 student and non-student/part-time employees, including Govs Outdoors Adventure Leaders and Rock Wall Attendants
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Develop and implement in-services for Govs Outdoors staff following best practices with a strong emphasis on skill-development, transferable work skills, staff empowerment, inclusion and leadership.
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Enforces and communicates university and department policies with employees and patrons.
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Create, identify, and assess student learning outcomes in support of University and Division missions and strategic plans.
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Provide high-quality service within department guidelines in all interactions.
Department and Division
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Collaborate with University Recreation staff to advance the departmental and divisional vision, mission, core values, and strategic plan
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Support the mission of University Recreation, Student Affairs, and APSU through active participation in departmental and campus-wide initiatives, and committees
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Remain competent and current through professional development and participation in professional organizations.
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Collaborate with APSU departments and community partners.
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Prepare timely and accurate reports.
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Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

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Demonstrated experience in outdoor recreation programming or operations, including experience with outdoor adventure programs, challenge course facilitation, climbing programs, or leading group outdoor trips.
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Experience supervising, training, or providing leadership to student employees, part-time employees, volunteers, or program participants.
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Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification, or ability to obtain certification within a specified period following employment.
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Demonstrated knowledge of safety practices and risk management principles associated with outdoor recreation programs and activities.
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Ability to effectively lead, develop, and work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
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Effective oral and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, programs, and activities.
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Ability to work evenings and weekends as required to support Govs Outdoors programs, trips, and departmental or divisional activities.
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Valid driver’s license.
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Successful completion of a background check as required by the University.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
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Master’s degree in Recreation Administration, Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Sport Management, or related field.
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Two or more years of professional or graduate-level experience in collegiate recreation, outdoor recreation, adventure education, or a related setting.
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Experience developing, coordinating, and assessing outdoor recreation programs, including adventure trips, climbing programs, challenge courses, equipment rental, or similar experiential programs.
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Experience recruiting, training, supervising, and developing student employees or part-time staff.
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Experience with outdoor recreation risk management, emergency action planning, incident response, and industry safety practices.
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Experience managing or assisting with program budgets, equipment inventories, purchasing, maintenance, and replacement planning.
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Experience using recreation management, registration, reservation, or point-of-sale software.
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Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.
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Wilderness First Aid Instructor certification.
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Climbing Wall Instructor certification or comparable climbing-related certification.
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Experience with paddling and other outdoor adventure activities.
Physical Requirements
-Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.