Assistant Director of Outdoor Education

This position has been filled - Job#: 453376229

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Outdoor Education collaborates with the director in the oversight of sixty student staff and providing year-round outdoor and experiential programming to the community.

The Assistant Director of Outdoor Education collaborates with the Director in the oversight of sixty student staff and providing year-round outdoor and experiential programming to the community.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• One year of professional trip leading experience.
• Familiarity with climbing wall management and operations.
• Personal climbing ability at an intermediate or higher level (rock and ice) and/or whitewater kayaking ability in water up to grade III/IV, both strongly preferred.
• Experience with institutional rock/ice climbing and/or white water kayaking, both strongly preferred.

• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate across multiple projects.
• A clear commitment to the university's academic mission and appreciation of its liberal arts curriculum.
• Solid familiarity with technology including the Google Apps suite as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Must be able to mentor college students in leadership, teaching, risk management, and technical skill development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of professional trip leading experience.
• Knowledge of experiential education theories and methods.
• Experience running an indoor climbing gym and/or route setting.
• Personal sport/traditional lead climbing/multi-pitch ability at an intermediate or higher level (rock and ice) and/or whitewater kayaking ability in water up to grade, both strongly preferred.
• Experience working professionally with collegiate outdoor programs, outdoor pre-orientation programs, and/or outdoor education programs such as Outward Bound.
• Experience in additional outdoor pursuits is desirable, including, but not limited to: cross country or telemark skiing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, challenge course facilitation, lightweight backpacking, geocaching, fly fishing, etc.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree in a related field (Outdoor Education, Recreation, Parks/Tourism, etc.) preferred.

Certifications:

• A current driver's license and clean driving record/ability to pass the University's Motor Vehicle Check criteria
• Current certifications  ability to maintain.