Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation & Student Development

About this role

Job Title Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation & Student Development

Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department Recreational Sports

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.   TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE The Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation & Student Development provides leadership for the Outdoor Recreation program while overseeing department-wide student employee development initiatives. This position develops outdoor adventure experiences, risk management practices, leadership programs, and student employment training that foster student engagement, retention, and success. The coordinator collaborates across the department to ensure high-quality experiential learning opportunities that align with the mission of Recreational Sports and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.   DESCRIPTION Functional Area 1: Outdoor Recreation Programs & Operations Percent Effort: 60% • Implement, lead, and evaluate comprehensive Outdoor Recreation programs and experiences for students, faculty, and staff utilizing university resources, as well as local, state, and national parks and natural areas.

• Develop and coordinate outdoor adventure programming including trips, workshops, clinics, team-building experiences, and special events that promote physical wellness, mental growth, environmental awareness, and student engagement.

• Oversee the Outdoor Recreation equipment rental program including inventory management, equipment maintenance, purchasing, replacement planning, and daily operations.

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate trip leaders, rental equipment staff, future rock wall staff, and student employees.

• Assist in the maintenance and event planning of the Hike & Bike Trail in conjunction with the facilities unit.  

• Manage and maintain the rock wall facility, ensuring equipment inspections, cleanliness, operational standards, and a safe environment for participants.

• Oversee risk management practices for all Outdoor Recreation program areas including the equipment garage, rock wall operations, trips, transportation, and participant safety procedures.

• Develop and maintain emergency action plans, safety procedures, participant documentation, and operational protocols consistent with university policies and industry standards.

• Maintain a safe environment while encouraging participants to challenge themselves through new experiences and experiential learning opportunities.

• Oversee the development, implementation, and daily operations of future Beachfront Recreation programming, including program planning, safety procedures, equipment needs, staffing models, participant experiences, and operational standards.

• Safely operates university vehicles.

Functional Area 2: Student Development & Leadership Percent Effort: 20% • Develop and facilitate student employee leadership development opportunities focused on technical skills, professional growth, customer service, and risk management.

• Conduct regular student staff training, in-services, workshops, and skill development opportunities for Outdoor Recreation employees.

• Provide mentorship, supervision, and professional development opportunities for student employees and assigned Student Program Assistant(s).

• Facilitate team-building programs and experiential learning activities for students, faculty, and staff across the university.

• Create intentional learning opportunities that support student growth, leadership development, confidence, teamwork, and personal responsibility.

• Evaluate student employee performance and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and development opportunities.

• Support departmental efforts to enhance student engagement, belonging, and success through recreational experiences.

Functional Area 3: Department Administration, Assessment & Collaboration Percent Effort: 20% • Serve as one of the department's certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructors by conducting certification courses and maintaining training records for student employees and staff.

• Manage Outdoor Recreation budgets including trip expenses, special events, equipment inventory, student wages, and operational expenditures.

• Collaborate with Recreational Sports staff and campus partners to plan and execute special events, collaborative programs, and student engagement initiatives.

• Serve as a liaison between Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and university departments to develop outdoor programming opportunities, including service-learning and community engagement projects.

• Develop outdoor activity-themed collaborative programming with campus departments, student organizations, and university programs.

• Assist with departmental assessment efforts by collecting participation data, evaluating program effectiveness, and preparing reports related to learning outcomes and student engagement.

• Oversee assigned departmental special events and projects.

• Assist with departmental strategic initiatives, risk management

Similar jobs

• Aquatics and Outdoor Pursuits Coordinator — Tamus (PVAMU External) · Prairie View, TX
• Assistant Director, Sports Programs, Campus Recreation — Wfu · Winston Salem, NC
• Outdoor Recreation and Program Coordinator (Temporary Non-Student) — Northeastern University · Oakland, CA
• Assistant Director, Recreation and Intramural Sports — University Of New Orleans · New Orleans, La
• Assistant Director of Residential Education — Embryriddle · Daytona Beach, FL
• Director, Academic Services and Student-Athlete Development — University Of New Orleans · New Orleans, La
• Coordinator of Student Organizations — The University of Texas at Austin · UT MAIN CAMPUS
• Manager, Recreation Services - Student Success — Washington University in St. Louis · Washington University Danforth Campus