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Assistant Director, Adventure

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Program Coordinator
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Posting Duration 1/12/2023 - 2/12/2023
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

The mission of Campus Recreation is to enhance the quality of life of our unique members by educating and encouraging active participation in recreational opportunities that develop leadership skills, foster social interaction, and reinforce healthy behaviors. The Assistant Director, Adventure Programs will be responsible for the development, coordination and administration of all adventure programs and services provided through the Department of Campus Recreation.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Recreation, Physical Education, Sport Management or related field.
2. Three (3) or more years of professional level experience in outdoor adventure programming or similar adventure programs; experience in a collegiate environment preferred.
3. Knowledge and demonstrated teaching experience in outdoor adventure activities. Activities may include, but are not limited to camping, climbing, gym climbing, caving, bouldering, canoeing, rafting, backpacking, kayaking, downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing.
4. Demonstrated experience as it relates to managing and operating a challenge course that includes both low and high ropes courses with dynamic and static elements.
5. Demonstrated experience in managing a team of students, employees, or volunteers to accomplish operations.
6. Demonstrated experience in the safe and effective management of an indoor rock climbing facility.
7. Demonstrated experience with the use and maintenance of a broad range of outdoor equipment.
8. Ability to communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing.
9. Demonstrated skills in budget and personnel management.

Desired Qualifications
1. Master's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sport Management or related field.
2. Possess American Red Cross CPR/AED/BBP and First Aid basic certification or must obtain within the first six months of employment.
3. Possess American Red Cross CPR/AED/BBP and First Aid Instructor Certification or must obtain within the first year of employment.
4. Possess American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Instructor certification or must obtain within the first year of employment.
5. Possess Wilderness Medical Associates Wilderness First Responder certification or equivalent or must obtain within the first year of employment.
6. Understanding of risk management protocols and emergency action plans.
7. Demonstrated experience in supervising or managing full-time personnel.
8. Experience as an instructor in paddle sports, indoor or outdoor climbing, challenge course facilitator, and outdoor living skills.
9. Demonstrated experience leading a broad range of outdoor trips and familiarity with liability issues related to outdoor recreation.
10. Demonstrated experience with equipment procurement and rental operations.
11. Familiarity and comfort with Innosoft Fusion or similar software package.
12. Familiarity and comfort with Microsoft Office Professional 2010.


Salary

Up to $61,000 annual


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Breanna Crippen
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.