Job Description

The Student Wellness area is part of the Division of Student Success at MSU Bozeman. Student Wellness is comprised of three departments (Campus Recreation, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Student Health Services) and provides support, services, and programs for student and community health and wellbeing at MSU. Student Wellness is housed in a brand new state of the art facility that supports the collective work of the entire Student Wellness team.



The Outdoor Program in the Campus Recreation Department is a dynamic unit that helps support students breaking down barriers to access the outdoors. The Trips Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing and assessing comprehensive and accessible programs, services and activities that support the Campus Recreation Department Mission. The successful candidate demonstrates the ability to support, promote, and build community within the program area. Mitigation of Risk is essential in this position, and the coordinator will create effective risk management strategies that support safe and best practices. The qualified candidate will be required to work Monday- Friday and the occasional nights and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Campus Recreation Outdoor Program Trips Coordinator will work to facilitate day and overnight trips through hiring, training and supporting student staff in creating safe and accessible experiences for student participants. The coordinator will stay current on industry standard safety practices and support trip types that align with Campus Recreation's Mission. The successful candidate will be dynamic in their ability to support students, mitigate risk, and be part of the Campus Recreation team.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Coordinate planning, training, staffing and safety processes for summer Expeditions trips series, day trips, overnight trips and outdoor credit-based courses. Contribute to a staff culture of one team, one mission within Campus Recreation and Student Wellness. Contribute to Campus Recreation annual budget, evaluation and strategic planning efforts. Support student staff recruiting hiring and training. Establish and maintain systems and processes to manage and mitigate risk. Contribute to Campus Recreation and Student Wellness student employment systems, processes, and employee development program. Assist with departmental outreach efforts to both internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Education, Kinesiology, Health Promotion Recreation, Sports Management, Health and Human Development, or a related field)

or a combination of education and or applicable experience.

Current certification in CPR, AED and Wilderness First Responder Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Demonstrate the ability to lead training in field settings over multiple days.

Demonstrate experience developing and training staff on management systems for supporting field-based outdoor programs.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Master's degree in a relevant field (Education, Kinesiology, Health Promotion Recreation, Sports Management, Health and Human Development, or a related field) or a combination of education and or applicable experience.

Professional experience with outdoor recreation related programming.

Certification as an instructor in any of the following outdoor skills such as avalanche education, canoeing, kayak/rafting/swift water rescue, rock/ice climbing, wilderness medicine, mountain biking.

Demonstrate supervision experience of student staff.

Demonstrated experience training staff on risk management systems for supporting field-based outdoor programs.

Demonstrated ability to teach outdoor certification courses i.e., Wilderness Medicine, Climbing Wall Instructor Course, Avalanche Education, Raft Guide or Swiftwater Rescue training.

Experience working with Fusion software.

Experience working with land management agencies and managing commercial use permits.

The Successful Candidate Will

Effectively coordinate and prioritize workload to meet time-sensitive deadlines. Utilize a growth mindset when facing personal and professional development opportunities. Model professional and ethical behavior. Have the ability to positively respond to difficult situations with comprehensive and creative outcomes. Consistently demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate a commitment to continually supporting, promoting and building a whole community which is accessible to people of many backgrounds. Demonstrate initiatives and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented office culture, assisting with special projects and events for Campus Recreation department and/or Student Success area initiatives. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and abilities that build and maintain positive working relationships within department, University and community. Maintain knowledge of and implement current best practices for outdoor recreation, wellness and operations in collegiate recreation. Seek opportunities to enhance the overall operations of Campus Recreation with intentional interdepartmental collaboration and development and implementation of integrated operation process. Prioritize current industry standard risk strategies and collaborate with campus partners regarding risk mitigation.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

Ability to carry a backpack up to 50% of body weight over varied terrain.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties?

Yes


Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on

January 29th 2026

; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.



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