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Outdoor Adventures Coordinator

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA
USD 46k-46k / year
Posted on Feb 6, 2026
Working Title Outdoor Adventures Coordinator
Department Campus Recreation-0965
Requisition Number S_260075
Posting Open Date 02/06/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 03/08/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming and supportive work environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace, it’s a place to build your career and make a real impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

  • Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life
  • Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
  • Generous retirement plans with a university match

This position will serve as Climbing Coordinator for Outdoor Adventures. The position will work with the professional and student staff team to further the mission and vision of Outdoor Adventures: that people of all identities feel empowered to take risks and find value in the unknown. You will contribute to offering the University and greater Lincoln community broad-reaching outdoor and leadership programs.

As the Climbing Coordinator you will specifically coordinate and manage the climbing program.
This includes:
  • Maintenance, route setting, and programming of the indoor/outdoor climbing walls.
  • Execution of all facets of climbing education, including academic indoor and outdoor climbing classes.
  • Responsible for climbing wall staff recruitment/training/supervision and scheduling.
  • Plan and execute multi-day outdoor climbing trips, including training student trip leaders, as part of the Adventure Trips program.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree. Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
  • 1-year experience.
  • Experience leading multi-day group outdoor climbing trips and providing climbing education.
  • Experience leading, supervising and training a team.
  • Able to work in a digital environment across multiple software platforms.
  • Knowledge of route-setting and climbing wall maintenance.
  • Ability to build outdoor climbing anchors.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree.
  • Working within a collegiate outdoor program, supervision of climbing wall employees and instructors.
  • Overseeing climbing wall events and community-focused programming.
  • Experience with customer recruitment and retention.
  • Working with adaptive rock-climbing systems.
  • Training route setters.
  • Experience leading backcountry trips and the skills and disposition that are needed to develop student leaders, including knowledge of leadership theory, group dynamics, communication skills, and conflict management.
  • Experience managing students in a collegiate outdoor program.
  • Documented formal instruction, extensive leadership and programming experience in two or more of the following: indoor and/or outdoor climbing, A minimum of 100 total days in the field (including personal days) with 35-40 of those being professional trip leading experience.
  • Certifications related to indoor and/or outdoor rock climbing in one or more of the following climbing professional organizations: PCIA, CWA, AMGA
  • Wilderness First Responder Certification
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $46,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply
“Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.”

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Jordan Messerer
jordan.messerer@unl.edu
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) some evenings & weekends required
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date: 6/1/2026
Appointment End Date
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