OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR


Work Description

Responsible for the management of the Outdoor Recreation Program.

Management Responsibilities

Major responsibilities in these major areas; outdoor equipment rental and maintenance, inventory control, daily financial operations, fiscal management, personnel management, staff training, and development, work schedule assignments, employee skills evaluation, trips and instructional workshops planning and operations, program publicity.

Education & Training

Master's degree in one of the following areas; Recreation Administration/ Management, Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education/Professional Studies, Leisure Studies or related areas. Three years experience in outdoor recreation programming and/or administration at the college level.

Required Certifications

Ropes/Challenge Course Certified
Recreation Sport Specialist Certification (NIRSA)
CPR/First Aid
Wilderness First Responder and or EMT Training

Salary

$25,000-$28,000

Places of Employment

Collegiate, Military; Youth Camps; Boys/Girls Club; YMCA; Hotel and Resorts; Parks and Recreation

Related Occupations

Resort Activities Director
Outdoor Program Director
Recreation Director
Outdoor Coordinator

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