MizzouRec Services and Facilities is a department within the Division of Student Affairs that provides quality leisure experiences to all members of the campus community, primarily Mizzou students. Through our facilities and programs, we strive to bring our members and guests an environment that inspires and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle. MizzouRec enhances the student experience by creating a sense of “third place” and belonging with its vast services, facilities, and programming — in addition to its unique connection to campus history and traditions.

• Coordinate activites for both the Venture Out challenge course and climbing wall operations including the development and execution of events such as 3 Venture Out courses per week, and 20 climbing wall events annually outside the normal climbing and bouldering activities that occur within MizzouRec faclities.
• Remain aware of and recommend routine safety and maintenance inspections of the both the challenge course (Alpine Tower, Odyssey High Ropes Course, and low ropes course areas) and indoor climbing space (climbing wall and bouldering wall) in alignment with the manufacturer’s and nationally recognized standard-bearer’s exceptions. Tracks all risk management trainings and guidelines for Venture Out and climbing wall initiatives (meeting and exceeding the ACCT and AMGA standards).
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluation of student employees (25+ Venture Out and climbing wall student staff) that reflect the high level of professionalism, respect, and customer service expectations of Venture Out/Climbing Wall, MizzouRec, and campus. Provide on-going staff development opportunities.
• Facilitate experiences for the Mizzou community and surrounding stakeholders (i.e. students, campus partners, public schools, non-profit entities, private schools, and corporate organizations). Assist the Associate Director of Programs and department leaders in the generation of at least $100,000 in revenue through sales to sustain a self-funding program.
• Participate in various inter-departmental, divisional, and university initiatives. Those opportunities include, but are not limited to: special projects and events, programming, risk management and operational leadership teams, and work groups pertaining to the overall student experience.
• As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities is expected in order to serve students and maintain the MizzouRec, Student Affairs, and Campus mission.

$17.96-$23.07 per hour, paid hourly on a bi-weekly basis.

GGS: 008

University Title: Student Service Coordinator I

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40 hours per week.

This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

At least one-year of experience in a high-functioning challenge course setting; Experience in leading students staff; Be knowledgeable of student development theory and philosophy to appropriately support students and also to encourage learning and development.

Within 6 months of start date, needs to have American Mountain Guides Association's (AMGA) Climbing Wall Intstructor (CWI) certifcation and the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Level II certification.

Completed online applications and resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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