Campus Recreation Director jobs in Wyoming

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Outdoor Program Office Aide

JOB PURPOSE:   

As part of the Campus Recreation Department, the Outdoor Program helps recruit and retain students, faculty and staff by providing a wide range of inclusive, safe, reasonably priced, and accessible outdoor programs and services to the UW community. We expose and guide individuals in the natural environment, provide skill and leadership development opportunities, and facilitate peer to peer interactions and fun. All people regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, background, status, disability, sex, religion, etc. are welcome here at UW’s Outdoor Program.   JFNTMP

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide high-quality customer service for the Outdoor Program
  • Rent a wide-variety of outdoor-related equipment 
  • Learn to outfit participants with the appropriate gear for their adventures
  • Provide information on Outdoor Program and Campus Recreation offerings and services   
• Maintain a clean maintenance area and rental inventory
  • Clean and organize the maintenance and rental areas
  • Clean and repair equipment as needed with professional staff guidance 
  • Assist with inventory and organization as needed
• Create a physically and emotionally safe, inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment within the Outdoor Program Office
  • Work effectively with other students and Program Coordinators
  • Participate in staff meetings
  • Obtain and maintain CPR/AED & Biohazard Training offered at no cost through the Campus Recreation Department
  • Evaluate and assess your performance with Program Coordinators 

COMPETENCIES:  

• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Positive Attitude

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

University of Wyoming student

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

Interest in working in a position related to the outdoors and willingness to learn.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

Applications must be submitted through the University of Wyoming Employment Opportunity website. Include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references with the online application. We strongly encourage and welcome people from diverse, underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Please direct questions or correspondence to:

Elise D’Alessandro and Payton Bartlett 

Outdoor Program Coordinator

Campus Recreation

edalessa@uwyo.edu and pbartle1@uwyo.edu 

University of Wyoming
141E Half Acre Recreation & Wellness Center 
Laramie, WY 82071 
Main Office: 307-766-2402

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/