Coordinator, Outdoor Pursuits

Position Summary:

The Programming Coordinator works directly with students via instructing, advising, and assisting them in the pursuit of outdoor recreation experiences. Primary responsibilities include overseeing all operational logistics for all trips and activities, as well as, developing and implementing all such programming. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordination and oversight of marketing Outdoor Pursuits programming.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Assistant Director of Recreational Services and the Coordinator of Operations to manage the Outdoor Pursuits program.

• Lead, instruct and assist with development of all OP trips and activities. Trips include, but are not limited to rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking/backpacking, backcountry skiing/riding, rock climbing, and mountaineering. Clinic topics include, but are not limited to avalanche education, climbing instruction, river rescue, and kayak instruction. There are 30 to 40 trips and clinics offered per year. Perform reconnaissance of new trip venues.

• Assist with the development of all program risk management and safety standards and the production of internal documentation and manuals.

• Assist with the daily operations of the Outdoor Center including management and supervision of all student staff.

• Provide direct oversight of the climbing wall operations, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating climbing wall staff.

• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate one professional intern and assist with development of all Outdoor Pursuits student employees.

• Develop and implement marketing of Outdoor Pursuits programming including, but not limited to social media.

• Assist with the procurement, inventory, and maintenance of all Outdoor Pursuits equipment.

• Oversee the growth and maintenance of the Outdoor Pursuits resource library.

• Maintain records, prepare and analyze statistical reports, evaluation, participation surveys, and program manuals.

• Manage, maintain, operate and coordinate staff training for the van and trailer operations.

• Maintain, at minimum, current Wilderness First Responder or above and CPR certifications.

• Maintain a current State of Colorado Driver's License. Pursuant to this requirement, the employee is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing per Fort Lewis College Business Policies 4-12 and 4-14.

Administration

• Contribute to a comprehensive marketing strategy that promotes recreational opportunities at Fort Lewis College.

• Develops annual goals with appropriate evaluation and assessment metrics to demonstrate progress.

• Demonstrate effective communication and customer service skills with diverse customers from students, faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, and College guests.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

• Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.

• Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and two years of demonstrated working/life experience in related outdoor programming.

• Outdoor skills and experiences with the ability to instruct in at least four of the following activities: Rafting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Hiking/Backpacking, Backcountry Skiing/Boarding, Rock/Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Wilderness Medicine, Avalanche Education. This experience should be in environments similar to the Four-Corners region (i.e.: mountains, high desert, canyons, and whitewater rivers).

• Experience with the design and facilitation of programs and trainings common to outdoor skill activities and outdoor leadership.

• Knowledge of basic safety and risk management practices and industry standards as they relate to outdoor recreation and recreational facilities.

• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated training experience.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills.

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

• Wilderness First Responder or above and CPR certifications.

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

• Work experience with a college/university outdoor program, commercial guide or outfitter, or work with the National Outdoor Leadership School, Outward Bound, or similar.

• Purchasing and procurement experience in the outdoor industry.

• Repair and maintenance of outdoor equipment including ski/board tuning, bike repair, and sewing skills.

• Instructor certifications and demonstrated ability to teach nationally recognized certification courses such as ACA, AMGA, WMA, AIARE and LNT.

• A State of Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to earn.

• Knowledge of the outdoor recreational opportunities in the Four-Corners region.

• Knowledge of and experience teaching Leave-No-Trace ethics.

• Retail and/or rental operational experience.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Effective communication skills including listening, speaking, and writing.

• Ability to work collegially and effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators at all levels.

• Demonstrated experience with management software such as Rent Master, CLASS or Fusion.

• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office products, such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Excel.

• Demonstrated experience with Student Learning Outcomes and Assessments.

• Demonstrated program marketing and promotion experience.

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position reports to the Assistant Director of Recreational Services - Outdoor Pursuits.

• This position supervises one professional intern.

• This position supervises student employees.

Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

More specific demands include:

Significant work will be performed out of doors, in all types of weather conditions, terrain, and elevations. Work may take place in an extremely remote environment and may require primitive camping and living skills for upwards of 1-2 weeks in duration. Indoor duties are performed in a normal office setting.

Individuals should be able to work alone or with people; during day/night/weekend/holiday hours.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

In addition to physical demands required of duties performed in a normal office setting, the position requires physical exertion such as, but not limited to, driving over unpaved roads, walking over rough terrain or inclines, standing for long periods of time, bending, crouching and stooping, digging, hiking, lifting, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. In addition, work may involve early morning hours, night hours, or daytime hours and may require working on holidays. It can require carrying heavy backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, or other loads.

More specific demands include:

• Ability to communicate effectively with other individuals (i.e., co-workers, students, public, alumni, community-based clients, and other stakeholders) through public speaking, email, and phone.

• Use and normal maintenance of office machines (e.g., copier, computer, printer, etc.).

• Handling of equipment weighing over 50 lbs. including floor to waist and overhead lifting.

• Ability to lift, push and move equipment weighing over 50 lbs.

• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, grasp and turn objects.

• Ability to climb stairs; and stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.

• Frequent use of phone and repetitive use of hand & fingers to take messages, operate office equipment, use computer keyboard & computer mouse and to perform other office task.

• Acceptable eyesight to read printed material & a computer monitor.

• Acceptable hearing to communicate with others in person or through telephonic means.

• Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others via the phone, at meetings and in outdoor settings.

• Ability to use and operate motor vehicles, including large-passenger vans, and trailers for transportation and other job duties.

• Ability to proficiently maneuver rafts, canoes, and kayaks both on the water by steering and guiding and on land by carrying and lifting.

• Ability to sit in watercrafts for long periods of time.

Travel:

• This position will require travel locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Travel will be approximately 40% of this position responsibility.

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Exempt

• Full Time (FTE 1.0)

• Permanent

• 12 Month Position

• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm but certain

Compensation

The salary range is $52,000 to $55,000. plus a comprehensive benefits package

Application Process

A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position.

• Resume

• Names and contact information for three current, professional references.

Application materials received by June 16, 2024, will receive full consideration

The position will remain open until filled.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado's premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC's academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:

The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

• Sexual assault policy

• Campus security policies

• Campus/community resources

• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

• Where to find registered sex offender information

• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

• Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:

By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards

David Pirrone, Director of Compliance

192 Education Business Hall

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?

Office of the Title IX Coordinator

Kate Suazo, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator

230 Skyhawk Station

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) 247-6729 cmsuazo@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College's alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.