Will Symms
Instructor of Swim Fitness, Intro to Outdoor Activities, Rock Climbing: Independent, First Aid CPR/AED
Email: symmsw@reed.edu
Born in Idaho, Will received his B.S. in Resource Recreation and Tourism Management in 97' from the University of Idaho. Will went back to school to keep up with the demands of the Reed students and attained his M.S. in Management and Organizational Leadership 11'. Will has worked in various recreational areas including work in the indoor climbing industry, state and county parks and recreation. Recreation, no matter active or passive works as a universal language among diverse crosssections of individuals to release pressure, learn new concepts and simply have fun.
You can find Will in the Outdoor Center Level 3 at the Sports Center various hours. Come on in and say hello and check out the climbing wall, backpack co-op and outdoor resource center to plan your new trip or just hang out in a casual environment.
Will oversees activities related to Physical Education and Outdoor Programming at Reed College including 1st year First year student trips, Reed Ski Cabin, Reed Outing Club, Outdoor Gray Fund, Backpack CoOp and Outdoor physical education classes. Interests include any outdoor activities and spending some quality time with his two son's Liam and Tresler, lovely spouse and of course the outdoor center mascot Ginger aka Ginny Mae (lovable pooch).