Coordinator of Outdoor Discovery

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (sports management, sports administration, parks and recreation, exercise science, health education, outdoor education etc.)
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience and Training

• Collegiate recreation experience
• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Advance Wilderness First Aid certification
• Certified high ropes operator
• Belay Certification

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint and Excel)
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to plan and schedule resources
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Oversees all aspects of outdoor discovery program including laser tag field, rock wall, high ropes course, bike share program, and adventure trips
• Oversees the Outdoor Discovery Center at The Estate
• Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates part-time student staff
• Implements emergency action plans and risk management procedures laser tag, rock wall high and low ropes challenge course and adventure trips
• Creates policies and procedures and adjust rules with necessary forms to provide a safe and enjoyable playing environment
• Supervises Recreation Services employees, including hiring, firing, disciplining, scheduling, training, assigning work and ensuring completion of assigned responsibilities
• Ensures that all student workers are eligible for employment with High Point University and are in compliance with University Human Relations Office guidelines
• Meets with student staff weekly to evaluate performance, and understanding of policies and procedures
• Ensures the holistic development of student employees in accordance with University mission
• Creates a varied and welcoming array of outdoor discovery programs, services and offerings
• Oversees robust bike rental program and other long-term rentals
• Assists in the oversight of the seasonal outdoor ice rink
• Makes recommendations on department policies, operating procedures, safety/risk management, identification of risks, work-flow procedures and the purchasing, storage and utilization of recreation equipment
• Assists with the marketing of Recreation Department programs and services to the University including management of website and social media outlets as well as graphic design
• Coordinates, schedules, and facilitates ropes challenge course programming and team building exercises
• Coordinates, schedules, and facilitates laser tag team building and recreational excursions
• Plans, organizes, and supervises venture trips for students that include but are not limited to skiing, snowboarding and white-water rafting
• Assists in planning and execution of special events and student orientations
• Performs assessments of recreation programming and facilities
• Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students’ parents, faculty, co-workers and managers
• Other duties as assigned

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Promotes student health and ensures student safety in the use of the University’s recreational and fitness facilities
• Supervises part-time student employees
• Works under limited supervision
  

For more information regarding this position, please contact Austin Wilson, Director of Recreation Services atawilson0@highpoint.edu