Campus Director

Role Overview

• 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

• 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

• 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.