PROGRAM MANAGER OF OUTDOOR WELLNESS

PROGRAM MANAGER OF OUTDOOR WELLNESS

Req #: 199526 Department: UW BOTHELL - OUTDOOR PROGRAM Job Location: UW Bothell Posting Date: 11/18/2021 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

Priority will be given to those who apply by December 27th. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, the University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. The campus is committed to increasing access to an excellent UW education and preparing students to be leaders throughout Washington and beyond.

UW Bothell provides students a participatory, cross-disciplinary experience grounded in hands-on learning, community-based research, close relationships with faculty as teachers and mentors, and the personalized support of staff who are dedicated to student success.

The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degrees. Current enrollment is approximately 6,000 students. More than 90 percent of undergraduates are from Washington State, more than 40% are first-generation college attendees, and more than half are students of color.

The University values hiring faculty and staff who have demonstrated experience and ability to work successfully with diverse student populations and who can contribute to a campus culture that promotes equity among colleagues.

Diversity and inclusion are core values at UW Bothell. Our work begins with the acceptance and celebration of the differences that are represented through the many diverse and minoritized communities on our campus and in the surrounding community. We recognize that we are bound together in a collective experience and that our actions impact all in our community. When we focus on the lives of the most marginalized groups among us, we also create conditions of equity, justice and academic excellence for everyone.

The three priorities of the University’s current Strategic Plan - Increasing Access, Achieving Excellence are to: strengthen diversity and equity, enhance community and campus engagement, and advance cross-disciplinary teaching and scholarship.

In addition to having award winning faculty and staff, UW Bothell has been recognized for innovations in academic programming and support services designed to help students graduate on time and debt-free. It has also earned both recognition and awards for its work in the area of environmental sustainability.

UW Bothell has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Manager of Outdoor Wellness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Management and Student Advising

• Manages daily operations of the Outdoor program and the services office, including reviewing and approving trip proposals, trip logistics, managing equipment rentals, promoting programs and services, and maintaining third party affiliations with frequent vendors.
• Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervises and continually evaluates Outdoor student staff; develops and maintains strong customer service skills of student staff, applying advising techniques and knowledge of the student development process in identifying support resources and services appropriate to student needs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other departments to create inclusive programs that promote and celebrate diversity and activities for students in the outdoors.
• Respond to the changing needs and values of UW Bothell’s and Cascadia College’s increasingly multicultural and underrepresented student population.
• Assess outdoor equipment use trends, evaluate equipment condition at least annually, plan a maintenance and lifecycle replacement schedule and procure all capital purchases.
• Ensure all Outdoor staff receive & maintain the necessary training and certifications throughout the calendar year, including, but not limited to, Wilderness First Aid (WFA), driver training, and safety seminars.
• Develop, assess, and revise learning outcomes for student staff and the program under the direction of the Director of the Activities & Recreation Center.
• Perform ongoing and period assessment of the Outdoor program, staff, and services offered, with an annual report to the Director of Activities & Recreation Center.
• Lead weekly meetings with student staff to focus on team building and discuss trip planning; conduct one-on-ones with student staff to debrief from trips and check in on their wellbeing.

Administrative and Risk Management

• Responsible for risk management including the appropriate training of employees and users, assessing the condition of facilities and equipment, and ensuring proper travel-related procedures; within established parameters, designs and implements experiences for persons of all abilities, backgrounds, and disabilities.
• Coordinate and administer a comprehensive risk management plan for Outdoor program, including conducting regular audits, ensuring programs and equipment are operating according to industry standards and best practices.
• Review, revise, and enforce policies and procedures, including incident response protocols, to ensure all are aligned with institutional priorities and kept in compliance with the industry best practices for risk management and Washington Health Code.
• Educate and empower students and staff to improve risk management practices, including understanding and navigating departmental policies, institutional procedures, and protocols put in place to proactively mitigate risk.
• Administers and schedules educational programming certification throughout the calendar year for ARC staff: ensures that all student staff are certified in appropriate areas as needed.
• Provide managerial and leadership experiences, and additionally create and promote professional development opportunities for student and professional staff.
• Prepare and monitor annual budget, program and equipment purchases, partnership agreements, etc.; Responsible for ordering, maintaining, inventory, and secure storage of equipment and services related to program area.

Other duties as assigned

• Assist in the overall evaluation of the Activities & Recreation Center.
• Serve and participate on University committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, human development, sports management/administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience with student or volunteer supervision, and leadership development or relevant experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong understanding of risk management principles and industry standards for outdoor recreation.
• An understanding of outdoor recreation within the context of culture.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentations and group facilitation.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Commitment to providing excellent student services in a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification required within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in recreation administration, higher education/student affairs, or a closely related discipline.
• Preferred experience in the following: backpacking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, single-pitch climbing, snow sports, trip planning, leadership development, team building and high/low element courses.
• Leave No Trace Instructor certification or equivalent.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification.

WORK CONDITIONS
• A work schedule that fluctuates due to after-hours activities, meetings, and events is common.
• The Program Manager is expected to attend major student activities and events held on campus and in the local community. The Program Manager has regular and frequent contact with students, as well as frequent contact with faculty, staff, and administrators. The position requires evening and weekend commitments throughout the year including overnight trips.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .



Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability , and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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