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Osprey Cliff and Challenge Course

• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs the Osprey Challenge Course, Zipline, Sky Park, and Osprey Cliff with an eye for experiential learning, team building, and conservation.
• Design customized team-building experiences for campus organizations and external clients based on identified group goals. Proactively work with campus organizations and clients to determine their vision and goals for programs.
• Obtain and maintain certifications that support the training and supervision of staff and the supervision of program groups for use of challenge course and climbing wall structures.
• Expand and promote programs to increase participation and support revenue targets.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate challenge course and climbing wall programs that support engagement and experiential learning.
• Design customized team-building experiences for campus organizations and external clients based on identified group goals.
• Expand and promote programs to increase participation and support revenue
• targets.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate part-time staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure staff maintain required certifications and adhere to operational standards.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards and university risk management
• policies, including certification requirements for operating challenge course and climbing wall structures.
• Oversee routine inspection, documentation, and maintenance of all course elements, climbing structures, and equipment.
• Develop and implement safety procedures, emergency protocols, and operational manuals.
• Manage reservations and coordinate logistics for all programs within assigned areas.
• Maintain accurate program records, reports, and documentation for assessment and planning.
• Utilize department systems for scheduling, reporting, and staff management.
• Monitor program budgets in coordination with the RecWell Business Office.
• Track revenue and expenses, supporting financial sustainability goals.
• Maintain inventory and lifecycle management of all program equipment.
• Support Eco Adventure initiatives, including youth camps and outdoor programming as needed.
• Collaborate with RecWell staff, campus departments, and external partners to promote services and align programming.
• Represent RecWell on committees and in campus engagement efforts

Marginal Functions

• Participate in professional development opportunities, including conferences and certification trainings.
• Assist with special projects, events, or cross-departmental initiatives as needed.
• Support additional Eco Adventure or RecWell programs during peak operational periods.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain relevant challenge course and climbing wall certifications.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and varied schedules based on program needs.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including adults, youth, students, and wide-ranging community participants.
• Have background in or be willing to become a trained naturalist to incorporate
• environmental and outdoor conservation elements into programming.
• Have background in or be willing to work with a wide range of ages, from youth in camps, through to all stages of adulthood working with students, professional staff, and guests.
• Have wilderness first responder certification, first aid certification or similar, or be willing to complete training within 12 months of hire.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.