Manager, Outdoor Program Rental Center/OAWC Facilities Operations

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title
Manager, Outdoor Program Rental Center/OAWC Facilities Operations

Requisition Number
S01867P

Position Category
Staff

Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week
40

Months per year
12

Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade
E33

Salary

FLSA
Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function

Rental Center & OAWC Facility Operations:

The Manager of the Rental Center is responsible for the leadership and direction of the day to day operation of the Rental Center and OAWC Facility Operations including: hiring and managing rental center employees, staff training and development, payroll, Touchnet cash handling system and Rent Master rental database maintenance, Touchnet/Rentmaster reconciliation, group invoicing, rental center equipment maintenance, new equipment fleet purchasing, employee building access, and facility maintenance. This position facilitates more than 3000 customer interactions annually and generates more that $350,000 in revenue and oversees the inventory and maintenance of 172,800 individual inventory items.

Special Programs:

This position is responsible for additional programs such as:

• Retail shop/program
• Ski Tunning shop/program
• Bike Shop/program
• Bloomington Canyon Yurt Facility

Special Events:

Manager contributes to special events such as Experience Weber, the annual Outdoor Gear Sale and Swap, the Ogden Climbing Festival, and a series of educational clinics including tuning clinics, repair clinics, and other smaller events. These programs and events take place on campus, on areas of public lands though special use permits spread across the intermountain west.

Management Duties:

The Rental Center Manager fills in for Associate Director on facility operations decisions and oversight when Associate Director is out.

The Manager oversees the hiring, training, supervision of 1 hourly intern, 3 student managers, 10-15 Specialist positions, 20-30 Rental Center technicians. There is some crossover into the Adventure Program for trip leading, and instruction.

Additional Duties:

Other expectations of the Manager of the Rental Center include the following:

• Monitor budgets and spending for the programs; actively seek to create new revenue streams, data driven decision making, and expand existing revenue streams.
• Assist with assessment efforts of the Student Affairs (SA) Division and within the programs including basic tracking of activities, program and staff evaluation, and the measuring of learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with SA colleagues, academic colleagues, professional organizations, and community partners to develop mutual relationships that directly benefit students.
• Represent the Campus Recreation Department and Outdoor Program and serve on various Student Affairs, University, and Professional Organization Committees.
• This position requires some evening and weekend work.

Required Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in business management, recreation management or related field.
• Three years of relevant professional experience showing progressively responsible experience.
• Current CPR and Wilderness First Responder or ability to acquire within 6 month of employment.
• Computer proficiency with word processing.
• Budget management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Masters degree in recreation management or related field. Swift Water Rescue certification, Ski Tech certification, Utah Boat Captains License, Advanced Ski Tech experience, AMGA Single pitch Instructor Certification or equivalent, Wilderness First Responder Certification, Advanced Bike Maintenance experience.
• Ability to instruct and technical proficiency in rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, skiing/snowboarding, snowshoeing, mountaineering, backpacking, canyoneering, Mountain biking. Course leader level certifications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Problem-solving and conflict management skills. Rental database experience.
• Computer proficiency with database management, spreadsheets, and web page management.
• Demonstrated experience in Facility management.

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check?
Yes

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
09/09/2024

Review Date
09/23/2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $60,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin September 23, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/23682

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position
Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm's reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. , Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. , Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
The worker is subject to outside environmental changes. No effective protection from the weather. , The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity., The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. , The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level., The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. , The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. , The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

List of References with Contact Info

Optional Documents