Field Coordinator

Outdoor Adventures

Job # 552985

First Review Date: December 1, 2025

Open Until Filled

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have more than 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job # 552985) Student Services Professional II, Field Coordinator, Salary Range: $5,083-$7,228; Hiring Range: $5,083 monthly.  Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan, permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Outdoor Adventures. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes

outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits. Please note that this is an internal recruitment open only to active, stateside, Cal Poly Humboldt Employees.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Campus Recreation, the Field Coordinator (SSP II) provides professional-level coordination and advising in support of outdoor and aquatic recreation programs, student staff development, and experiential education at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center (HBAC) and related campus facilities.

This position engages in direct student support through leadership training, supervision, and mentorship of student field staff, trip leaders, and instructional assistants. The Field Coordinator designs and facilitates applied learning experiences that promote student leadership, risk management competency, and transferable professional skills.

The incumbent also manages day-to-day operational elements—equipment, logistics, and program delivery—ensuring they align with student development goals, risk management standards, and departmental outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

• Knowledge of student development theory and experiential education principles as applied to leadership and recreation programs.
• Knowledge of outdoor and aquatic program operations, including risk management, participant readiness assessment, and emergency response planning.
• Ability to interpret and apply CSU and Cal Poly Humboldt policies related to student employment, risk management, and co-curricular education.
• Ability to advise, train, and evaluate student employees and leaders through structured feedback, mentoring, and reflection.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment to plan, coordinate, and evaluate moderately complex student programs with limited supervision.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and apply data to improve student learning outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a diverse student population, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to coordinate multiple program areas, manage logistics, and maintain attention to safety and educational outcomes simultaneously.
• Proficiency with office and program management technologies, including databases, scheduling systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion, demonstrating cultural humility and the ability to mentor students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population.

As related to the major responsibilities for this position:

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a CA Division of Boating & Waterways Safe Boating certification, CA Boater Card, as well as current CPR/First Aid.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in Recreation Administration, Outdoor Education, Kinesiology, Environmental Studies, Education, or a related behavioral science field.
2. Experience: Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas (e.g., student development, campus recreation, outdoor education, or experiential learning). A master’s degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Recreation Administration, Outdoor or Experiential Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.
2. Two or more years of experience developing and leading student training in outdoor, aquatic, or leadership programs.
3. Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Wilderness First Aid (WFA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
4. California Boater Card or U.S. Coast Guard-approved boating certification.
5. American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Certification, US Sailing Association (USSA) Instructor Certification, and/or Whitewater Raft Guiding Certification
6. CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Certification
7. Experience developing reflection-based or learning-outcome-driven training curricula.

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials for first review is 11:55 p.m. on November 30, 2025.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude, we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long-lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hr@humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the Cal Poly Humboldt provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Humboldt complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.  Cal Poly Humboldt is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Humboldt, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 3082
Publication Date: November 14, 2025