Program Coordinator, RTM Outdoor Centers

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Under the general supervision, the Program Coordinator for Recreation Tourism Management (RTM) Outdoor Centers supports experiential learning, safety and risk management, revenue generation, external partnerships, human resources, financial reporting, and facility operations. The incumbent’s responsibilities encompass coordinating client activities, facilitating educational experiences, maintaining equipment, supporting staff development, and ensuring high-quality program delivery.

• Facilitates experiential learning activities, group discussions, and debriefs pertinent to client (including youth and adult) goals and their performance as a group, as well as among staff members
• Conducts general safety and risk management protocols, including administration of liability release forms, compliance with established safety management protocols including CSUN EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) regulations and AEE (Association for Experiential Education) accreditation requirements, and equipment/facility inspections
• Generates client leads, conducts personal outreach, secures client contracts, and schedules client groups
• Assists in the recruitment process, provides input on hiring, orients, trains, and provides input to the Chair on performance evaluations for part-time staff with suitable skills for specific tasks and roles:
• Tracks expenditures against approved budgets and provides regular financial updates to the Department Chair and Financial Coordinator
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field; a Master’s degree in Recreation Management is highly desirable.
• Equivalent to three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible technical, analytical, or administrative experience.
• Additional experience in a job-related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required education, on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience overseeing high ropes course and/or boating and water safety activities, programs and/or projects including operations, maintenance, and staff/participant supervision highly preferred. Experience in a leadership role, and in generating client leads and securing client sales highly preferred.
• Required certifications: Title 22 First Aid and CPR-Professional rescuer (or equivalent); Lifeguard training; CA Boater Card (or ability to acquire within 1 month of employment); CA For-Hire Vessel Operator License (or ability to acquire within 3 month of employment).

• Knowledge of Experiential Education and Outdoor Programming: Demonstrated knowledge of experiential learning principles, ropes course facilitation, boating and water safety instruction, and group dynamics, with the ability to deliver engaging educational programs, facilitate group discussions, and conduct staff training while promoting participant safety.
• Knowledge of Safety Practices, Risk Management, and Community Engagement: Working knowledge of safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and risk assessment practices, with strong communication, marketing, and relationship-building skills to support regulatory compliance, develop community partnerships, coordinate client outreach, and promote program participation and revenue generation.
• Knowledge of Human Resources and Financial Administration: Working knowledge of recruitment, staff training, payroll processing, and budget administration, with the ability to coordinate personnel activities, maintain accurate financial records, track expenditures, evaluate program effectiveness, and prepare reports to support operational efficiency and organizational goals.
• Knowledge of Outdoor Facility Operations and Technical Safety Practices: Demonstrated knowledge of outdoor recreation equipment, facility maintenance, boating operations, and ropes course safety procedures, with the ability to perform equipment inspections, apply appropriate rescue techniques, ensure facility compliance, and maintain relevant certifications through ongoing professional development and training.

• Applications received through November 27, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.  
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Note that our campus does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Employment eligibility will be verified through the standard Form I-9 process.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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