Galen Staats
Guided Youth Outdoor Program Manager at Appalachian Mountain Club- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Avalanche Safety Pro I
American Avalanche InstituteMar, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Swiftwater Rec I
Swiftwater Safety InsititueFeb, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness Medical Associates InternationalAug, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Single Pitch Instructor
American Mountain Guides AssociationFeb, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Appalachian Mountain Club
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Guided Youth Outdoor Program Manager
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Mar 2023 - Present
-Supervise full-time and seasonal staff in NH and MR, including hiring, training and coaching, and evaluating. Provide logistical and professional development support for field educators. Perform field checks to provide feedback and ensure program quality. -Establish and deliver appropriate environmental education curriculum to primarily middle and high school-aged youth. -Support in school and community programming as well as AMC Destination-based day and overnight activities. -Implement risk management and on-call guidelines and ensure consistency across staff and program sites. Manage incidents, field evacuations, and hospital visits when necessary. -Ensure Code of Conduct expectations are met. -Coordinate program schedule and outreach with Sales and Marketing. -Coordinate staff training and deployment with other Guided Outdoors programs. -Manage budget and operations for AMCR and TWA activities. -Plan on an annual basis for ongoing evaluation and program opportunities. -Assist Development with AMCR and TWA-related grants procurement and delivery. -Manage teaching and equipment inventory. Show less
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University of Utah
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager at The Summit
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May 2022 - Mar 2023
-Organize, manage, and supervise daily operations and long-term planning of the Summit (climbing wall) through staff management, hiring, training, and supervision of student staff, and providing support for various University Departments.-Administration of The Summit climbing wall operations and activities. This includes safety inspections, daily operations management, budgeting, staffing, hiring, training and supervision of student staff, payroll, and billing. Involved in supporting departmental Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts.-Hire, train and supervise student staff, ensure compliance with accepted risk management practices, stay current with industry trends, document equipment use, conduct daily, weekly, and annual inspections, and manage staffing, equipment maintenance, cleaning, and budget. -Develop and lead climbing wall programs. Show less
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Operations Manager at Outdoor Adventures
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May 2021 - Mar 2023
-Staff management of the rental program, OA facility oversight, hiring, training, and supervision of student staff, support of the trip program, and providing support for various University Departments.-Hire, train and supervise student staff; ensure compliance with accepted risk management practices; stay current with industry trends; document equipment use; conduct daily, weekly, and annual inspections; manage staffing, equipment maintenance, cleaning, and budget. -Manage the inventory, maintenance, replacement, rental system, and upgrading of equipment. Hire, train and schedule students in the rental shop. Assist them with problem-solving and guest assistance. -Assist in merchandise management. Provide support of services, including ski and bike repair.-Assist the trips manager in supervising the trip program that provides the University community with a diverse schedule of outdoor adventures each semester. This includes trip leader training and development.-In collaboration with the Associate Director, manage and organize academic 10%department support; supervise student interns or graduate assistants; coordinate events; establish guidelines and procedures for OA; ensure compliance with policies, rental fees, and Administration requirements, including payroll, participation reports, and annual reports. Show less
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Los Angeles Air Force Base
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Outdoor Program Manager
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Apr 2020 - Jun 2021
-Plans, markets, and manages details of year-round recurring and nonrecurring outdoor programs and activities specifically related to the Outdoor Adventure Program. -Conducts single and multi-day trips based on a variety of outdoor and adventure activities including, but not limited to, sky diving, snow skiing, backpacking, wilderness survival courses, hiking, camping, mountain biking/cycling, white water rafting and kayaking, flatwater kayaking, rock/wall climbing, surfing, ocean kayaking, high ropes courses, and other related outdoor activities. -Provides educational instruction on programs and activities in collaboration with specialized instructors with specific training requirements that may be contracted. -Provides an ongoing education program to promote the rational use and sound protection and conservation of the natural resources and various facilities involved. -Maintains internal controls over program supplies and equipment. Responsible for ensuring the programs and activities are carried out safely. Enforces all safety policies and procedures. Has general knowledge of rental and customer equipment/gear of all types, i.e., skies, bikes, rock climbing scuba, camping gear, etc. -Prepares and submits appropriated and non-appropriated fund operating budget requirements and Marketing submissions to the Outdoor Recreation Director. Show less
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Pali Institute
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Ropes Director
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Dec 2019 - May 2020
-Administrative position with the primary responsibility of assisting the Challenge Course Manager (CCM) in planning and effectively supervising all activities involving the challenge courses, low ropes course, and zip lines, including staff training. -Assisted the Challenge Course Manager in all things related to courses, including maintenance concerns, equipment integrity, and staff instruction. Responsible for general administrative duties. -Properly cared for all challenge course/zip line safety and program equipment—Tech-check all program and safety equipment to ensure integrity. -Performed periodic maintenance on courses when issues or concerns arose. Perform bi-monthly in-house inspections with Ropes Leads. Collected and maintained equipment/ropes logs, pre-use checks, and other course documentation. Show less
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Program Coordinator
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Aug 2018 - Jan 2020
-Administrative position primarily responsible for providing adequate support and logistical oversight for day-to-day programming. -Worked with the Program Supervisor and Assistant Director to provide the framework for the programming week, which includes scheduling based on clients’ class selections and staff availability, ensuring class locations are set up correctly, and having the requisite class supplies.-Responsible for designing and implementing schedules/courses for eaer 500+ students and 60+ instructors. Each school week-Handles the logistics and maintenance of all gear/supplies for courses. -Serves as a member of the Pali leadership team and mentor to OE staff. Show less
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Avid4 Adventure
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Climbing Instructor
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
-Implemented lesson plans for top-rope climbing, bouldering, and tree climbing. -Evaluated camper skill levels and taught an appropriate skill progression for each age group. -Provide oversight and support for staff running tree climbing and bouldering independently. -Performed essential maintenance of climbing gear. -Documented safety inspections for licensing and accreditation. -Provided support to the camp program team with dining hall themes, evening events, clubs, etc., as needed. Show less
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Prescott College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Orientation Leader
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
Instructed a 12-student group for the Wilderness Orientation Practicum, a 21-day backpacking expedition for first-year students at Prescott College. -Was responsible for the well-being, logistics, and construction of/teaching curriculum for the students Instructed a 12-student group for the Wilderness Orientation Practicum, a 21-day backpacking expedition for first-year students at Prescott College. -Was responsible for the well-being, logistics, and construction of/teaching curriculum for the students
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United States Marine Corps
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Adminstrative Chief, Non Lethal Weapons Instructor
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Aug 2005 - Aug 2013
-Effectively managed payroll issues, record/files management, and administrative requirements for over 120 Marines providing timely and effective customer service while stationed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba -Oversaw multiple Marines performing various tasks from administrative, supply, and communications work and demonstrated by example the proper conduct of a professional and a U.S. Marine -Facilitated daily personnel accountability reports to superiors as well as reporting weekly management reports to managers, ensuring 100% accountability and allowing for a high level of productivity -Trained over 8 Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Teams (platoons) in Non-Lethal Weapons instruction -Honorable Discharge with numerous commendations Show less
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Education
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2020 - 2021
Prescott College
Master of Arts - MA, Outdoor Education -
2016 - 2018
Prescott College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Wilderness Leadership
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