Outdoor Recreation and Program Coordinator (Temporary Non-Student)

• About the Opportunity Job Summary The Outdoor Recreation and Program Coordinator supports the Campus Sports and Recreation (CSR) Department by assisting with the planning and delivery of outdoor recreation excursions, intramural sports activities, and CSR department programming.
• The role requires active, hands-on participation in all activities and includes direct supervision of student participants across a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
• This is a temporary, part-time position averaging 20 hours per week, primarily nights and weekends, based on the Oakland Campus of the Northeastern University system.
• Remote work is not available for this position.
• Pay range: $20.00–$30.00 USD hourly, depending on experience.
• Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Outdoor Recreation Excursions Plan and attend four off-campus recreation excursions each academic semester, including coordination with recreation vendors and transportation of students to and from venues.
• Actively participate in all excursion activities, which may include horseback riding, climbing, hiking, open-water sports, and amusement park attractions.
• Use of safety devices such as helmets, harnesses, flotation vests, and suspension cords may be required.
• Organize, lead, and supervise one 3-day/2-night outdoor wilderness excursion each semester, such as backpacking, camping, river rafting, or kayaking.
• Teach outdoor skills, environmental awareness, safety protocols, and Leave No Trace principles.
• Intramural Sports and Program Support Oversee weekly intramural sports activities as assigned.
• Supervise CSR Program Assistant staff and Intramural Sport Referee staff.
• Assist with planning and supporting broader CSR department programming.
• Safety, Administration, and Operations Adhere to all safety procedures and emergency response protocols to maintain a safe recreational environment.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed in support of department operations.
• Drive a 10-passenger campus vehicle to transport students to and from activity venues.
• Attend job orientation and complete required driver training and safety certification upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Must be 21 years of age or older Valid driver's license with a clean driving record Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (candidates who do not currently hold certification will have the opportunity to obtain it upon hire) Reliable, responsible, self-motivated, and demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative Ability to work effectively as part of a team Physical ability to perform all required activities, including walking, standing, sitting, and lifting up to 30 lbs; active participation in all outdoor and indoor excursion activities is required Valid I-9 documentation Preferred Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT) certification, specifically Wilderness Leadership Training and Wilderness First Aid Position Type Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy. Pay Rate: $20.00-$30.00 Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.