Department: Education

Employment Class: Regular Full-Time

Pay Status: Exempt

Expected Hours: Minimum 32 hours/week

Dates of Employment/Start Date: July 1, 2018

Reports To: Director of Education

Housing Available: No

At Keystone Science School, we believe that the power of inspiring curiosity and critical thinking, through the lens of science, changes lives and strengthens communities. We create future leaders who can problem solve and work together in an ever-evolving world and workplace environment.

The employees of Keystone Science School collectively work for the mission, and truly live the Vision and Values! We offer competitive health and welfare benefits. Our campus is located at 9,200 feet on the site of Old Keystone Village in Keystone, Colorado. Our historic 23-acre campus serves as the ultimate outdoor laboratory and is the home base for our diverse suite of programs. Our facilities include modern log-style dormitories, a central dining hall, an outdoor amphitheater, an observatory, and a geothermal field. Visit KeystoneScienceSchool.org to learn more!

Program Overview and Job Summary:

The Adventure Programs and Safety Manager is responsible for the implementation of all adventure based programs including staff, administrative and financial management. This includes Keystone Mountain Adventure and Keystone Voyager programs, all school year backpacking, group camping, or offsite residential programs. These programs promote learning through adventure centered experiences. The Adventure Programs and Safety Manager is responsible to manage all staff, design programs, and complete any necessary logistics for any group offsite camping, backpacking, or residential program along with the direct management and implementation of Keystone Voyager and Keystone Mountain Adventure summer programs.

The Adventure Programs and Safety Manager is also responsible for developing, upholding, and training of all risk management practices for all departments and programs of Keystone Science School utilizing a collaborative approach with all staff members of KSS. This includes the adherence of all policies and procedures of the KSS Risk Management Plan, Colorado State Child Care Licensure Rules and Regulations, American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation standards, and guidelines within the Pinnacol Safety Program.

Keystone Science School invites candidates to apply who are energetic, enthusiastic, smart, hard-working, dedicated and fun. Our tagline, Science. Adventure. Fun! summarizes what we seek in our employees: passionate about our work, willing to seek adventure and take risks to improve KSS, and able to laugh along the way. We work hard so we can play hard!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The main areas of focus for this position are:

• 50% Administration and Training
• 30% Program Logistics and Facilitation
• 10% Staff Management
• 10% Financial Management

Administration and Training

• Partner with the Director of Education in the management and development of new adventure program options;
• Coordinate with the Marketing and Strategic Partnerships Director and the Marketing department to support program marketing efforts;
• Serve as the chair of the safety committee;
• Update the risk management plan on an annual basis with support from the KSS Safety Committee and the KSS Vision Team;
• Manage aspects related to facilities and operations of Colorado State Child Care Licensure for all licensed programs;
• Manage all aspects of ACA Accreditation for all accredited camp programs;
• Manage the implementation of the Pinnacol Safety Program in collaboration with Human Resources;
• Develop and facilitate risk management trainings required under ACA, Colorado State Child Care Licensure, KSS Risk management and Safety Program as part of program training sessions and monthly trainings with all year-round staff;
• Conduct certification trainings for staff such as basic first aid and CPR, standard precautions, and other trainings.
• Evaluate and assesses proper risk management practices and protocols for all programs and departments of Keystone Science School.

Program Logistics and Facilitation

• Manage program logistics, complete permit applications, report and obtain industry risk management accreditations; 
• Oversee the implementation of all Adventure Programs;
• Support customer experience team on an as needed basis;
• Teach and facilitate programs on an as needed basis;
• Serves as the point of contact between KSS Medical Director and Keystone Science School;
• Abide by and uphold the policies and procedures set forth by KSS.

Staff Management

• Provide direct supervision and management to summer adventure instructors which includes all hiring, training, and coaching;
• Partner with Program Managers and Program Coordinators to schedule, train, and evaluate all program instructors assigned Adventure Programs;
• Partner with other staff of the management team to serve as the emergency contact during any school, retreat, and facility rental;
• Conduct staff Training on all risk management practices and procedures relevant to KSS.

Financial Management

• Accountable for the creation and management of expense budgets for all programs under the responsibility of this position;
• Forecast and report on all expenses associated with the implementation of programs under the responsibility of this position;

Other duties as assigned.

The minimum requirements in knowledge, skills, and abilities for the candidate of our choice:

• Strong work ethic and will work until the job is complete;
• Motivation to contribute positively to the KSS at-large community;
• Multi-task efficiently while managing a high-volume workload in a fast-paced, changing environment;
• Strong command of communication, writing, and organizational skills;
• Effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds and different levels of experience;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends;
• Ability to work in a busy environment with many distractions;
• Superior customer service skills, with the ability to be creative and think 'outside the box';
• Have an interest in, respect for, and ability to work with and/or around children.

Our required education, experience, and certifications:

• Bachelor's degree;
• 1-2 years of knowledge and experience within industry risk management;
• 1-2 years’ experience writing and upholding risk management policies for an outdoor education program;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading adventure based programs in the backcountry;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience developing, leading and training staff;
• Ability to clearly communicate the purpose and practices of CO State Licensure, ACA and risk management to all staff;
• Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and CPR certifications or above, from an approved vendor, or the ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment;
• Current CPR and Standard Precautions trainer or the ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment;
• Age 21+ with a minimum of 5 years driving experience, excellent driving record, and a valid driver's license;
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check.

In addition to the above required talents, our ideal candidate will have these preferred skillsets:

• Desired computer skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.);
• Comprehension of the Spanish language via written and/or verbal form.

Travel Expectations:

Limited travel throughout the state of Colorado and Utah.

The physical demands of this position:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or hold objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and carry at least 40 pounds for an extended duration. The employee is occasionally required to travel for extended periods over rugged terrain. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Our work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the employee to work in close contact with his/her teammates. The office space is small and the employee must have the ability to stay focused while others are working in close proximity. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but varies seasonally due to programs and staffing on campus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works outside in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation:

Salary plus a generous benefits package: medical, dental, vision, vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.