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Outdoor Pursuits Instructor and Rental Center Manager

• Coordinate and lead outdoor pursuit trips
• Responsible for the skill development through instruction, guidance, and feedback to support growth and ensure program initiatives are accomplished
• Ensure risk management best practices are followed
• Responsible for inventory, maintenance, sanitization and replacement of outdoor pursuits and rental center equipment
• Recruit, hire, train, verify certifications, supervise and evaluate student staff

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of all aspects of the Recreation program
• Assist with Marketing, Communications & Promotions
• Assist with Open Recreation
• Responsible for inventory, maintenance, sanitization and replacement of open recreation equipment
• Recruit, hire, train, verify certifications, supervise and evaluate student staff
• Engage with students interested in creating new recreational activities
• Assist with Special Events Programming and Club Sport Competition Supervision
• Serve as a member on the Recreation Committee
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Recreation or Chair/Director of PERA

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrate experience in Rock Climbing instruction.
  • Possess the ability to instruct outdoor skills -small group facilitation.
  • Possess wilderness medicine and/or strong first aid experience.
  • Demonstrate strong verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and positively with a wide range of constituencies.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective, working relationships. Exceptional customer service orientation is essential.
  • Demonstrate strong problem solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems as well as devise solutions. Must also be able to work independently as well as to work collaboratively.
  • Possess strong organizational, planning and time management skills with the ability to manage. concurrent projects and handle multiple priorities at once. Must also have a strong focus on attention to detail. Strong project management skills are essential.

    The Wellesley College climbing wall is housed in the Keohane Sports Center Field House. It is a 750 sq.ft. climbing wall that was built in August 2011 by High Five Adventure Learning.

    Other:

    This position requires non-traditional work hours (noon-8 PM daily) with additional evening and/or weekend supervision due to the nature of program activities.

    This position is a one-year renewable contract position. It is an academic year, 10 months role working from mid Aug - Mid June (to cover Orientation and Reunion).

    All employees hired after August 2, 2021 are required to upload proof of vaccination and booster against COVID?19, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions or disability accommodations.

    Wellesley College offers a wide variety of benefits programs and resources to its employees, including:

    Generous paid time off

    Following one year of employment, Wellesley College will contribute up to 10.5% towards your 403B plan for eligible employees

    Resources to navigate student loan forgiveness

    Free use of the athletic/fitness facilities, including onsite fitness classes

    Free on-site parking in an enclosed parking garage

    Certifications

    • CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification Required
    • WMI Wilderness First Responder Certification preferred
    • CWA or AMGA certification preferred
    • Valid driver’s license and clearance to drive College vehicles (driving record check required)
    • Physical Demands and Working Conditions: bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, carry lift over 25-50 lbs., squat, climb, kneel, push/pull, walk for long distances.
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    About Wellesley College

    Wellesley College is a liberal arts college for women located just 12 miles west of Boston, is a 500-acre campus of woodlands, hills, meadows, an arboretum, ponds, miles of footpaths, fitness trails, and athletic fields and facilities borders scenic Lake Waban. The mission of Wellesley College is to provide an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world.Wellesley's reputation as a place of teaching, learning and sharing extends far beyond our classrooms, and our mission to make a difference extends beyond the students. Each member of our community-students, faculty and staff- make a difference in one another's lives, and in the life of the College. We strive to recruit and retain a diverse blend of talented, enthusiastic individuals who will take full advantage of the extraordinary environment and resources available to them to further their lives and careers.Join us in shaping the minds and lives of our students, and our collective future. If interested, send cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Office, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481; or to apply online, please use the following link: http://career.wellesley....edu/. Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and employer. Successful candidates must be able to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment. Applications from women, minorities, veterans and candidates with disabilities are encouraged.Visit our website at www.wellesley.edu/HR/

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