The Coordinator of SUU Outdoors reports directly to the Director of SUU Outdoors. The Coordinator oversees Basecamp Operations, including outreach and clinical programming (LEAP). Additionally, they will oversee all Challenge Course operations and assist with other department areas as needed.

• Work and coordinate with the Director to ensure the success of Basecamp, LEAP programming (Local Events, Activities, and Programming - local area and on-campus programming), and Challenge Course operations in the broader scope of SUU Outdoors’ Mission and Vision.
• Oversee scheduling, onboarding, and training of Basecamp, LEAP Leader, and Challenge Course student staff.
• Assist SUU Outdoors Director with the hiring of student staff.
• Mentor student staff with personal and professional goals and development.
• Assist with oversight, inventory, and maintenance of all equipment owned and utilized for Basecamp and Challenge Course operations.
• Oversee all operations of Challenge Course (Site maintenance, reservations, scheduling, training, etc.)
• Manage reservations for Rockwall and Challenge Course (Marketing, scheduling, payments, and logistics).
• Assist and oversee Student Media Manager with creation, distribution & maintenance of Social Media presence.
• Maintain online and marketing presence for SUU Outdoors.
• Be knowledgeable of all University policies and be willing to enforce and uphold them.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required in business, outdoor recreation or related field.

• Dependable and trustworthy.

• Ability to work with all ages, groups and supervision over peers.

• Ability to work autonomously and in teams.

• One year experience or more in business management, outdoor recreation equipment rentals, hiring, training, evaluating and supervising staff, budgeting, scheduling and leading trips.

• One year experience or more in customer service, teaching clinics/workshops and outdoor recreation risk management.

• Certified Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid and CPR (current and valid).

• Computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, publications programs, database programs, social media, website management).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, problem-solving and conflict management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business management, outdoor recreation or related field and three years professional experience.

• Challenge course certification with Associated Challenge Course Technologies (ACCT) or Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA).

• Certified in one of the following areas: American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) single pitch instructor, American Institute for Avalanche, Research and Education (AIARE) avalanche level 1, Professional Ski Instructors Association – Association of American Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) level 1, American Canoe Association (ACA) level 1.

• 2 years or more experience hiring, training, evaluating and supervising staff, budgeting, scheduling and leading trips, customer service, teaching clinics/workshops and outdoor recreation risk management.

• Proven business management skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to student development in management practices and leadership.

• Experience in coordinating and implementing special events.

• Experience in marketing, promotions and communications.

• Ability to collaborate well with internal and external constituents.