This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
A completed UCM online application for employment, cover letter, and resume required.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Professional hours including some evenings/weekends.

Coordinate the experiential learning programs for UCM campus through the office of Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
Provide training and technical assistance to facilitators responsible for daily operation of the experiential learning programs; outdoor leadership development for outreach programs conducted with local public schools, businesses, and other outside groups seeking team building experiences.
Managing the indoor rock wall within the Student Recreation & Wellness Center including hiring and scheduling student worker staff, scheduling outside group usage such as birthday parties when the rock wall is requested, and maintaining care and certification of equipment for the rock wall.
Help with the coordination of Pertle Springs Outdoor development of trails and recreational areas including the low ropes course and managed deer hunt.
Coordinates Earth Week programs and other sustainability programs to encourage a culture of sustainability.
Responsible for staff trainings and certification logs for those working both the rock wall program along with the archery and other areas where specific training is needed for outdoor education program development.
Develop and maintain compliance of operational policy and procedures of the outdoor education programs to include, but not limited to, program operation records, maintenance records, usage reports, staff training, and safety compliance records. Maintain budget and revenue records for the experiential leadership programs.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Recreation, Outdoor Education or related field required.
Master’s degree in Business, Recreation, Outdoor Education or related field preferred.

Experience leading groups on outdoor education, climbing trips, and basic camping required.Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check, Driver's license Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal RequirementsSpecial Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Budget-related skills, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance, Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and KnowledgeSpecify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Excessive standing and/or walking, Exposure to heights, Lifting (weight) - 100 lbs. Other Physical & Environmental Factors Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Travel required, Professional appearance Other Special Working ConditionsAbility to Keyboard No keyboarding test required. Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications