Andy Bassett

Experience

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  Lees-McRae College

  Aug 2005 - May 2007

  Director

  Department head, oversaw the development and management of brand new outdoor education program.

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  National Outdoor Leadership School

  Jun 2008 - now

  Senior Field Instructor with over 75 weeks of field experience teaching leadership and technical skills, and environmental ethics on over 25 expeditions in AZ, CO, ID, NM, NV, UT, WA, and WY. Primary manager for strategic cross organizational relationships with institutions of higher learning for students seeking college credit for successful completion of NOLS courses

  • Senior Field Instructor

    Jul 2009 - now

  • University Relations Officer

    Jun 2008 - Dec 2011
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  Northern Arizona University

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2017

  Coordinator Outdoor Education

  Department head overseeing field based programming, bicycle shop, challenge course, indoor and portable climbing wall, and equipment rentals.

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  The Mountaineers

  Oct 2017 - Jul 2024

  Oversee organization wide youth education programs, provide guidance on course design, and curriculum progression for adult education programs. Department head responsible for vision, goals, and strategies for organization wide youth education programs.

  • Associate Director of Education & Curriculum

    Feb 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Youth Education Manager

    Oct 2017 - Feb 2021
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  Wood River Community YMCA

  Jul 2024 - now

  Chief Operations Officer

  Oversees daily and strategic operations for the Wood River Community YMCA including:Aquatics, Healthy Living, Youth Development, Environmental Education, Climbing, andFacilities. Works to support the strategic plan and to ensure quality facilities and programs whilemaintaining safety standards that meet the association guidelines.