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Campus Director
NOLSCampus Director overseeing daily operations and staff management at NOLS River Base in Utah. Ensuring quality programming and maintaining relationships with land managers and community.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in operational leadership, team development, and risk management within outdoor education settings. Proficient in fostering inclusive environments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering high-quality student experiences.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Operational LeadershipTeam DevelopmentRisk ManagementNOLS Whitewater InstructionCompliance with Utah Laws
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Hard Skills
Budget PreparationProgram SchedulingField Safety OversightWilderness Expedition LeadershipStudent Service ExcellenceSupervisory ExperienceWhitewater GuidingAsset ManagementOperational CompliancePublic Policy Awareness
Soft Skills
Interpersonal CommunicationTeam SupervisionProblem SolvingFeedback ResponsivenessConflict Resolution
Certifications & Qualifications
WFR CertificationSwiftwater River Rescue CertificationCPR Certification
Industry Keywords
Outdoor EducationRecreation ManagementTourismRisk ManagementField Faculty Supervision
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead day to day operations at the campus, creating an inclusive, welcoming and empowering environment for instructors, staff and students.
- Plan annual and long-term operational needs including budget preparation, staffing needs, program scheduling, and asset requests.
- Hire, train, supervise, develop, and evaluate a team of 8-10 in town staff members, depending on the time of year.
- Indirectly supervise the acquisition, maintenance, and safety of the campus facilities, vehicle fleet, equipment, and supplies.
- End-to-end support of expedition students in the field each year, structuring operations in order to foster a transformational experience for all at the campus.
- Actualize the opportunity for a rewarding experience for students by providing accurate pre-course information, outstanding student service, a welcoming atmosphere, quality program, and incorporation of student feedback.
- Support student discipline and separations including intervention and family contact.
- Assure high-quality supervision for field faculty through effective training, accurate briefings and debriefings, honest growth-oriented evaluations and responsiveness to feedback.
- Liaise with government land agencies and maintain strong relationships with land managers to ensure operational compliance, including acquisition of permits to align with our course mix offerings.
- Stay up-to-date on public policy and current challenges that could impact River Base operating areas.
- Responsible for all on-site risk management oversight, including field safety reports and evacuation supervision.
- Assure compliance with Utah laws and business procedures.
- Oversee over $500,000 in expenses per year.
- Lead wilderness expeditions and fill field staffing gaps as a qualified NOLS instructor.
- Familiarize yourself with all aspects of operating the NOLS River Base campus
- Engage in programmatic review and adjustments as necessary.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Post-secondary degree in tourism, recreation management, outdoor education, or a related field
- 10+ years of whitewater instructor or guide experience, with a knowledge of the areas in which the River Base operates.
- 5 Years of supervisory experience.
- At least 1-year prior experience in an operational leadership role at the NOLS River Base.
- Be a current NOLS whitewater instructor.
- Hold current WFR, Swiftwater River Rescue, and CPR Certifications.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees.
- Full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package.
- Discounts on NOLS Courses for you and your family
- All employees can benefit of free outdoor equipment rental at our various locations.
- Accrued leave that may be used for many HR-approved reasons throughout the season.
- Access to counselors that are available 24/7 to assist employees with work-life balance concerns.