Ivan L. Bartha
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HealthFitness Corporation
General Manager, Hallett Center of Crosby - 2020 to present
  •  Oversight of a comprehensive, municipal community center.
  •  Daily operation of fitness center, aquatic facility and ice arena.
  •  Maintain budgetary management in concert with the City of Crosby.
  •  Stakeholder relationships with City Council, Advisory Board, Foundation and City Hall.
  •  Marketing & communications to general public, membership and sponsors.
  •  Risk management and compliance both internally & externally.
  •  Recruitment, supervision and human resources responsibility for all staff.

One Planet Adventures LLC
Owner & Program Director - 2012 to present
  •  Full service outdoor industry consulting firm.
  •  Public relations, marketing, technology and outreach.
  •  American Canoe Association Skills, Assessment & Instructor Courses.
  •  Leave No Trace Trainer & Awareness Courses.
  •  Emergency Medicine Training Center - ECSI & ASHI.
  •  Risk management, external review & expert witness services.
  •  Freelance domestic & international guide services & support.

Vermilion Community College - Outdoor Leadership & Recreation Therapy Program
Faculty - 2019 to 2020
  •  Faculty of record for full course load of classroom & field based courses.
  •  Coordination of curricular & non-curricular programs.
  •  Higher Learning Commission accreditation committee.
  •  Co-advisement of student enrollment & progress in the OUTL Program.
  •  Advisor & co-founder of The Boundary Waters College Podcast.
  •  Risk management & oversight for local & international academic programs.
  •  Recruitment, marketing and enrollment management of OUTL students.

St. Cloud State University - Office of Sport Facilities & Campus Recreation, Intercollegiate Athletics
Coordinator for Experiential Programs - 2005 to 2018
  •  Responsible for supervision of two graduate assistants and up to twelve student employees.
  •  Overall operation of outdoor rental center, indoor climbing facility, ropes course complex, boathouse & field station.
  •  Developer of the Center for Paddlesports Instruction, Education & Safety. 
  •  ACA Paddle America Club operating sanctioned ACA courses.
  •  Created a student led, community boathouse in partnership with the City of St. Cloud & St. Cloud Rotary Club.
  •  Essential risk management for approximately 15,000 annual participants across diverse programming areas.
  •  Management of a full service challenge course complex serving 3000 participants annually.
  •  Responsible for student led budgetary process including proposals, implementation and evaluation. 
  •  Primary author of multiple grant applications totaling over $50,000 in requested funding.
  •  Co-sponsor & organizer for multiple regional events including the Kettle River Paddle Festival & Mississippi River Clean Up.
  •  Responsible for Special Use Permits with local, state and federal land management agencies.
  •  Oversight of Wilderness Education Association program accreditation.
  •  Lead Instructor & Trainer for 40 annual days in of field based leadership.

St. Cloud State University - Adjunct & Graduate Studies
Adjunct Faculty - 2005 to present
  •  REC 320 Challenge Course Leadership and Management - 2 credits
  •  COLL 150 Discovering the College Experience - 2 credits
  •  COLL 150 Discovering the College Experience/Adventure Leadership - 2 credits
  •  GEOG 279 Geography of Outdoor Recreation - 3 credits
  •  GEOG 393 Geography of Outdoor Recreation - 3 credits
  •  HON 220 Our River: A Deep Exploration of the Mississippi River - 3 credits
  •  HON 220 Land Conservation: How an American Idea Influenced the World - 3 credits
  •  Lecturer in multiple academic courses including Recreation, Geography, Honors & University College
  •  Graduate faculty appointment - 2011

Island View Residential Treatment Center                                        
Director of Outdoor Recreation & Wellness - 2003 to 2005
  •  Supervisor for health and adventure programming at a 115 bed JCHAO accredited healthcare facility.
  •  Responsible for a team of 4 full-time staff and numerous contractual positions.
  •  Oversight of wellness staff and programming of a unique program tailored to a behavioral healthcare setting.
  •  Coordinated renovation of fitness facilities, tracking of resident wellness plans and staff initiatives
  •  Management and development of risk management plans, policies and procedures.
  •  Responsible for providing training and supervision of multiple programs and staff.
  •  Essential safety management of approximately 2500 participant field days annually.
  •  Annual budget management of $50,000 & $30,000 indirect budget.
  •  Lead Instructor & Trainer for 45 annual days of field based leadership.

Girl Scouts Lake Erie Council                                                                                                                         
Outdoor Education Specialist - 2002 to 2003
  •  Administrator for Wilderness Education Association courses, affiliation and budget.
  •  Staff training, curriculum development, grant administration and evaluation.
  •  Risk management and assessment duties related to organizational management.
  •  Logistics and equipment management for field based programs and at camp facilities.
  •  Provided outdoor education services directly to over 2000 participants annually.
  •  Grant administrator and development responsibility for up to $25,000 annually.
  •  Lead Instructor & Trainer for 45 annual days of field based leadership.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Office of Student Development
Student Volunteerism & Community Service Learning  Graduate Assistant - 2000 to 2001
  •  Responsible for daily operation of the Saluki Volunteer Corps & campus service learning activities.
  •  Engaged in research and training for faculty and student involvement in volunteerism.
  •  Coordinator of community volunteer opportunities and recruitment of volunteers.
  •  Development and marketing of service-learning programs across the SIUC campus.
  •  Responsible for systemwide communication through the Illinois Campus Compact.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Department of Health Education & Recreation
Teaching & Graduate Assistant - 1999 to 2000
  •  Responsible for undergraduate curriculum implementation and facilitation.
  •  REC 367 Research and Evaluation in Recreation - 3 credits
  •  REC 475 Issues in Outdoor Adventure Programming - 3 credits
  •  REC 475 Tourism Field Course - 2 credits
  •  REC 331 Outdoor Living Skills - 3 credits
  •  REC 431 Expedition Leadership - 3 credits
  •  REC 380 Fieldwork in Recreation - 3 credits
  •  Lead Instructor for 40 annual days of field-based leadership.

Great Lakes Recovery Centers - Youth Service Treatment Program                                                                                                      
Residential Care Counselor & Adventure Therapy Coordinator - 1995 to 1999
  •  Responsible for the planning, implementation and facilitation of client treatment goals. 
  •  Planning and coordination of recreation programs and adventure therapy activities. 
  •  Responsible for review of safety, risk management, group process, management and evaluation.
  •  Fundraising through corporate grants and community initiative programs.
  •  Lead Instructor for 60 annual days of field-based leadership.

Wolfcreek Wilderness School                                                          
Wilderness Instructor - 1989 to 1991
  •  Responsible for planning, execution and evaluation of wilderness programs from 3-30 days.
  •  Program development based on client outcomes and intent of programs.
  •  Managed logistics and equipment management for multiple extended wilderness programs.
  •  Served in both field staff and course director roles.
  •  Responsible for teaching single pitch climbing, caving, outdoor living skills and paddlesports.
  •  Lead Instructor for 180 days of field-based leadership.

Wilderness Treatment Centers                                                       
Wilderness Instructor Internship - 1989
  •  Internship in a therapeutic setting that focused on the treatment of teen substance abusers.
  •  Responsible for equipment management & outfitting for multiple 21 day wilderness programs.
  •  Development of therapeutic interventions in a field-based setting.
  •  Assistant Instructor for 50 days of field-based leadership.
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