Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.

RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Summary of Position

The Adventure and Sport Program Coordinator oversees and administers the daily operations of the adventure program, which includes outdoor adventure trips such as mountain biking, outdoor climbing, backpacking, mountaineering, and snowshoeing, the sports programs, special events, the indoor climbing wall, equipment rental, student development, teambuilding programming, monitoring budgets and researching vendors, maintaining records, equipment, and inventories, marketing, planning, and reporting. This position ensures compliance with risk management, safety, and injury policies and procedures. The Adventure and Sport Program Coordinator provides leadership and supervision of 15+ student employees including timesheet processing, overseeing development and assessment of learning outcomes, and coordinating the Trip Leader apprentice training program. This position oversees administration of the CPR/AED/First Aid and outdoor certifications of employees.

The Adventure and Sport Program exists to meet the needs of the RRCC community, encourage participation in the programs, and foster a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for program participants. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm. May require night and occasional weekend hours for programming and weekend outdoor trips. Attendance at various campus-wide events and some travel is required. May be required to work from any RRCC campus, primarily at the Lakewood campus with occasional hours at the Arvada campus.

A successful candidate possesses a strong adventure and sport background, and is at ease with the following:

• Communication: Communicates effectively with individuals with varying backgrounds.
• Building a Diverse Team: Seeks to understand the individual strengths on the team and uses those talents to make the most impact for students. Hires individuals from diverse backgrounds that support values and appreciation for individual differences.
• Planning and Prioritization: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements. Coordinates with others in response to multiple, competing demands to ensure work is completed in a timely manner. Readily readjusts priorities to respond to pressing and changing demands.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work with a diverse student and staff populations.
• Effective communication skills including the ability to give and receive information accurately and present information to groups and in public settings.
• Knowledge of business practices.
• Knowledge of risk management concepts in outdoor recreation programming and climbing wall operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent experience. An education equivalency will not count towards the one year required experience listed below.
• One (1) year experience in leading outdoor trips, climbing wall operations and maintenance, and direct supervision experience.
• Budget management experience.
• Experience programming or service delivery for diverse community populations.
• Demonstrated experience in land agency permitting for adventure/outdoor activities.
• First Aid, CPR/AED Certification.
• First Aid, CPR/AED Instructor Certification, or ability to obtain within first 60 days of employment, which SRC can provide.
• Climbing Instructor Certification (AMGA, PCIA, etc.) or ability to obtain within first year of employment.
• Wilderness First Responder Certification.
• Completion of avalanche safety course upon appointment or ability to obtain within first year of employment.
• Driving RRCC State Vehicles is required. A valid driver’s license is required, or ability to obtain within first 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in outdoor recreation, sports management, recreation, higher education, physical education, or related area.
• One (1) year experience of sports management.
• Experience in marketing programs, events, and/or services.
• Experience in adventure/experiential education, with particular emphasis in campus recreation and experience facilitating climbing programs for diverse participants.
• Leave No Trace Certification/Instructor.
• Knowledge of Fusion Rec Management Software or similar software.
• Experience working with diverse communities and supporting the success of students and staff from underrepresented populations in college.

Physical & Cognitive Demands
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• Moves, positions, and transports equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.

Starting Salary Starting salary is determined by education and experience in accordance with our compensation plan. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@rrcc.edu.

Notice to all Applicants

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
• Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
• All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.

We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.

Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.

For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.

At RRCC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. RRCC contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
• Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP).
• Generous paid time off benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
• State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
• Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.