Assistant Director of Southern Adventures

Assistant Director of Southern Adventures

Job : 294344
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and 106 nations.

This Assistant Director of Southern Adventures is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, direction, and supervision of the Southern Adventure’s outdoor recreation programs and adventure center. The role coordinates and administers all aspects of the comprehensive Outdoor Adventures Program, including the outdoor rental center, 43‑foot climbing wall, bouldering cave, outdoor leadership challenge course, adventure trips, educational clinics, bicycle maintenance shop, and the campus cycle rental program.

• Oversee recruitment, training, and supervision of 20-30 student staff, including graduate assistants, program assistants, trip leaders, challenge course facilitators, climbing wall and rental center attendants
• Manage and develop a comprehensive portfolio of outdoor adventure programs and services across all three university campuses
• Administer and monitor the annual operational budget for Southern Adventure, ensuring financial responsibility
• Manage all Southern Adventure facilities, including the outdoor rental center, climbing wall, bouldering cave, challenge course, and bicycle maintenance shop
• Foster leadership development throughout outdoor adventure programming and implement risk management standards
• Develop and execute strategic plans to drive growth, continuous improvement, safety, program quality, and participant satisfaction
• Coordinate facility/equipment audits, maintenance schedules, and equipment repair and replacement
• Conduct program reviews and assessments related to strategic initiatives, student learning outcomes, and participant satisfaction
• Implement marketing strategies for outdoor adventure programs and services
• Manage the purchase, maintenance, and inventory of rental center and program equipment
• Cultivate community and campus partnerships in support of the Southern Adventures Program
• Stay informed about industry trends in outdoor adventure and adapt programs, equipment, policies, and procedures accordingly
• Assist with departmental special events and serve on University and departmental work teams and committees

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, management, or related field

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience
• Wilderness First Responder certified or the ability to attain within six (6) months of hire
• Experience leading adventure trips, land and/or water-based trips

• Master’s Degree

• Experience with in a University setting
• Membership and active participation in NIRSA and/or AORE
• CPR/AED and FA Instructor certified
• ACCT Challenge Course Level I, II, and/or Manager certification
• Climbing Wall Instructor certification
• Supervisory experience

$46,513 - $58,141

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Conflict resolution skills

Open Until Filled

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