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Senior Outdoor Education Coordinator

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

May 18, 2026

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	The George Washington University Department of Campus Recreation actively engages our students, our campus community, and our alumni through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation's capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders. The Division for Student Affairs cultivates an inclusive community that supports connection, growth, and well-being for every student throughout their GW journey. DSA's integrated approach is to provide a cohesive student experience built upon the core values of genuine collaboration, a compassionate approach, and most importantly, putting students at the center of the work. Within DSA, Lerner Health and Wellness provides sound programming for the university's diverse community in the areas of intramural and sport clubs, fitness and wellness instruction and informal recreational opportunities. Reporting to the Associate Director of Programs, the Senior Outdoor Education Coordinator will: Oversee all operations of the SUMMIT Challenge Course at the Mount Vernon Campus, including site maintenance, reservations, scheduling, and training. Manage the outdoor equipment rental operations, including equipment inventory, inspections, maintenance, budget tracking, and purchasing. Coordinate group rentals and various special events. Collaborate with campus partners by providing consultation for outdoor adventure programs, including but not limited to trip planning, risk management, team building, staff development, and program advising. Practice proper risk management policies and procedures set forth by the Department of Recreation and Physical Education and update Outdoor Adventure Policies as needed. Serve as an advisor to the GW TRAILS Organization. Facilitate training that equips students with the knowledge and skills to become autonomous facilitators of outdoor adventure trips. Technical and non-technical trainings include, but are not limited to, basic wilderness medicine, CPR, First Aid, camp craft skills, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, group development, risk management, and Leave No Trace. Develop and implement an intentional leadership development curriculum for SUMMIT that creates facilitator consistency, aligns with institutional learning outcomes, and supports students' ability to apply leadership skills in academic, professional, and interpersonal settings. Oversee the organization and operations of all Adventure Bound trips, including but not limited to van rentals, outfitter reservations, payments, and tips. Must be on call during all student outdoor trips. Manage budget for SUMMIT, Trails, and all outdoor programs. Promote and market Summit Challenge Course and Adventure Bound trips. Build and manage an active lead pipeline for external clients of Summit Challenge Course. Maintain website content and social media. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Dependable and trustworthy. Excellent people, communication skills, and ability to work with all ages, groups, and supervision over peers. A bachelor's degree in business, outdoor recreation, or a related field is preferred. One year of experience or more in business management, outdoor recreation equipment rentals, hiring, training, evaluating, and supervising staff, budgeting, scheduling, and leading trips is desired. One year of experience or more in customer service, teaching clinics/workshops, and outdoor recreation risk management is a plus. Certified Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid and CPR (current and valid) is preferred. Computer literacy is desired (word processing, spreadsheets, publications programs, database programs, social media, website management) Excellent oral and written communication skills, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
Hiring Range	$44,985.20 - $69,346.27
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Division of Student Affairs
Family	Student Affairs
Sub-Family	Campus Recreation
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Varied based upon business needs/student service demands to include regular evenings and weekends.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Essential onsite
Telework:	No
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S014199
Job Open Date:	05/18/2026
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.