Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation & Student Development

About the role

The Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation & Student Development leads the Outdoor Recreation program at Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi and oversees department‑wide student employee development initiatives. This role creates adventure experiences, risk‑management practices, leadership programs, and training that support student engagement, retention, and success.

Key responsibilities

• Implement, lead, and evaluate comprehensive Outdoor Recreation programs for students, faculty, and staff using university resources and local, state, and national parks.
• Develop and coordinate outdoor adventure 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, maintenance, purchasing, replacement planning, and daily operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate trip leaders, rental equipment staff, rock‑wall staff, and other student employees.
• Assist in the maintenance and event planning of the Hike & Bike Trail in collaboration with the facilities unit.
• Manage the rock‑wall facility, ensuring equipment inspections, cleanliness, operational standards, and a safe environment.
• Oversee risk‑management practices for all outdoor activities and facilities.

Required profile

• Demonstrated leadership ability in outdoor recreation or related programs.
• Experience supervising and training student employees or volunteers.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple programs, equipment inventories, and events.
• Commitment to promoting student engagement, wellness, and environmental awareness.

Required skills