Outdoor Education Leader

Department

CAMP BROSIUS (IN-BROS-IUINA)

Department Information

The School of Health & Human Sciences advances healthcare, exercise and applied fitness, tourism, events, and sport management through education, research, and community engagement. Leveraging its urban location, university reputation, deep community partnerships, and highly regarded faculty, the school prepares students to influence the future of these professions through a variety of degree offerings and scholarly activities.

Camp Brosius is Indiana Universitys historic family camp located on the shores of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. For generations, Camp Brosius has provided exceptional summer experiences that foster community, recreation, and lifelong memories for families and campers of all ages.

Job Summary

The School of Health & Human Sciences is seeking a collaborative leader to serve as Camp Brosius Director. This position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure the continued success, safety, and quality of 1 of Indiana Universitys most cherished traditions.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Directs the planning, development, and implementation of family camp programming for children, adults, and families while preserving Camp Brosius traditions and enhancing the guest experience.
• Oversees the maintenance, safety, and stewardship of Camp Brosius facilities, grounds, and assets, including capital improvements, renovations, and repair projects
• Develops and maintains camp policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Indiana University policies and applicable health and safety standards
• Manages vendor relationships, service contracts, and operational partnerships to support camp operations
• Collaborates with school leadership and development staff on strategic planning, alumni engagement, and donor relations to support the long-term success of Camp Brosius
• Serves as the primary on-site administrator during the summer operating season and is available to respond to operational, staffing, and guest needs as required

General Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operational management of outdoor education staff
• Establishes short-term operational objectives
• Identifies operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve processes and/or operational efficiency
• Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed
• Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff
• Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned staff and activities; impacts, and is held accountable for, the performance of team and/or assigned staff
• Ensures and provides training to assigned staff to improve outdoor education operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff
• Researches and stays up-to-date on new industry outdoor education standards, best practices, and emerging technology; keeps next-level leader(s) informed of trends as well as significant problems

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors degree in a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years in a related field

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

This is an in-person position.

Camp Brosius

N8089 County Road P

Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin 53020

Advertised Salary

$34,000.00 - 38,000.00 annually

Work Hours

This is a 10-month, exempt position. Work hours vary based on operational needs and seasonal program demands. During the summer camp season, extended hours, including evenings and weekends, are required to support residential camp operations and provide on-site leadership.

Outside of the summer camp season, work hours generally follow standard business hours, with flexibility to support planning, staff recruitment, training, program development, budgeting, facility and vendor coordination, and other operational needs in preparation for the upcoming camp season.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech

Job Family: Outdoor Education

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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