Adventure Operations Coordinator

Are you happiest when youre outdoors, engaging in sports and physical activities, breathing in fresh air, and relying on yourself? Do you love to play? Are you especially motivated to share your enthusiasm for outdoor education with kids? Do you believe that all kids deserve the chance to sleep under the stars and learn from Mother Nature? If you answered yes to any of those questions, we want to meet you!

Arc Experience provides before- and after-school programs throughout Southern California and we have an Outdoor Education division where we take student youth outside sometimes to the beach or the mountains, but sometimes just to the playground so they can challenge themselves and build their confidence. For 20 years weve seen how students thrive when given the chance to be physical, to be outdoors, and to work as a team. We get a charge out of watching a kid conquer their own reluctance and do something they didnt think they could do (or didnt want to do). And were looking for team members who are motivated by that same thing.

We have a very competitive compensation rate as well as industry-leading training opportunities. We invest in our employees so they can grow their own career skills and professional opportunities.We have best-in-class equipment to work with and we travel to Southern Californias most beautiful outdoor spaces.

The job of Adventure Operations Coordinator is one of the most important at our company because its working directly with our most important clients our students. Its keeping them safe while helping them discover their potential. Youll work with school administrative staff, internal management, and youll create creative activities where kids learn and grow.

The Adventure Operations Coordinator is usually someone who is outgoing (but who can also empathize with the introvert), and has a positive and professional disposition. The work involves directly leading student youth activities and encouraging student engagement, as well as handling logistics of our events, including packing for trips, maintaining equipment, maintaining vehicles, scouting locations, and handling administrative duties related to the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate staffing needs to fully staff calendared adventure programs, which includes communicating with expert guides, scheduling them, ensuring their credentials are current. Advise managers of projected staffing needs.

• Help plan itineraries for student events, including scouting locations, mapping routes, creating packing lists and safety checklists.

• Manage all logistic details and last-minute updates and changes to itineraries.

• Support Director of Outdoor Education Operations with inventory tracking and equipment organization.

• Act as the primary point of contact for Adventure Guides.

• Conduct program quality site visits and visit schools in person to hear directly from our site leadership and students themselves.

• Facilitate and lead adventure programs.This could be leading a biking trip, heading a kayaking excursion, or managing an onsite obstacle course for kids.

• Coordinate with program managers and district personnel regarding program logistics and schedules.

• Coordinate program workshops, off campus events, and conferences.

• Work collaboratively with parents, school staff, students, and community members in all programs

• Attend mandatory training sessions as scheduled. Keep up with professional certifications (such as safety training) and pursue continual professional development.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Optimally, 3-5 years of experience working in outdoor education or related field.

• Excellent organizational and supervisorial skills.

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially with youth.

• Official / unofficial college transcripts that confirms 48+ completed college credits or passing score on academic proficiency exam

• Negative TB test result

• Pass Live Scan background check

• Current CPR certification for adult, child, and infant

• Covid