Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventures

Overview

The Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventures has a direct impact on the Duke student experience and success. This position supervises and engages 60 part time student staff that want to make a difference on campus. Duke Outdoor Adventures has an established history on campus and in the field with an active community of students seeking a life balance with the universities' rigorous academic schedule.

This position will directly supervise the highly utilized climbing wall and rental program. The Recreation and Physical Education Department is looking for an individual that is ready to lead from the front while encouraging student growth through leadership experiences of the Outdoor Adventures student staff. Critical thinking and problem solving in a dynamic campus environment is a must as we strive to adjust to the ever-changing needs of the Duke community.

This position is:

Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location with evenings and weekends regularly a part of the hours.

• Manage the operations and communication of the climbing wall and equipment rental program.
• Manage and communicate with staff for scheduling and training.
• Coordinate and communicate with supervisor.
• Provide the Duke community with exceptional outdoor recreation programs while serving as a champion for recreation, health, wellness and outdoor education at Duke University.
• Assist with marketing, budgeting, strategic planning, and deliberate development of Duke Outdoor Adventures in alignment with the department's mission, values, and goals.
• Manage the outdoor equipment rental operations including equipment inventory, inspections, maintenance, budget tracking and purchasing. Coordinate group rentals and various special events.
• Provide supervision of indoor climbing wall operations, maintenance, and staff development including evening and weekends. Assist with planning and implementation of special events at the climbing wall including annual rock-climbing competitions.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, emerging trends, and best practices related to risk management in collegiate rock wall facilities. Actively monitors developments in climbing safety procedures and equipment advances through continuing education, professional networks, and industry publications.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate part-time employees on proper operating policies and procedures for the rock wall and equipment rental program within the Outdoor Adventures Program.
• Assist with the Outdoor Adventures Trips program. Co-lead outdoor trips that include, but are not limited to rock climbing, kayaking, backpacking, hiking, canoeing, caving, skiing/snowboarding excursions that range 1-10 days in length.
• Practice proper risk management policies and procedures set forth by the Department of Recreation and Physical Education and update Outdoor Adventure Policies as needed.
• Work supportively, collaboratively and diplomatically with a wide variety of colleagues, faculty, patrons, and students both inside and outside of the department.
• Collaborate with campus partners by providing consultation for outdoor adventure programs, including but not limited to climbing wall events, equipment rentals, trip planning, risk management, team building, staff development and program advising.
• Serve as an active member of the Recreation and Physical Education team by upholding the Team Charter, Team Values, and by cultivating a positive environment.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Experience in staff management and development, as well as trip leading experience in three or more of the following activities: backpacking, rock-climbing, white-water kayaking, sea kayaking, mountain biking, stand up paddle boarding, and the ability to train staff in at least two of the aforementioned activities. Must have the ability to obtain CPR/AED and Wilderness First Responder certifications within 3 months of hire date.
  
  Must display good judgment, think independently and make sound decisions for everyday emergency situations.

• Education: Master’s…