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. This role will coordinate and administer 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 various roles such as graduate assistant(s), program assistant(s), 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

 Application Link: GS Assistant Director of Southern Adventures Application

Internal Number: 294344

Apply By: Open Until Filled

Educational Requirements

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

Required Experience

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

About Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With 141 degree programs at the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern is designated a Carnegie Doctoral/Research university and serves more than 27,000 students on three vibrant campuses—the Armstrong campus in Savannah, the Statesboro campus, and the Liberty campus in Hinesville. Georgia Southern offers an attractive campus environment that encourages learning, discovery, and personal growth. Nationally accredited academic programs prepare diverse scholars for leadership and service as working citizens.Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom, and promotes student growth and life success. Central to the University’s mission is the faculty’s dedication to excellence in teaching and the development of a fertile learning environment exemplified by a free exchange of ideas, high academic expectations, and individual responsibility for academic achievement. Faculty, staff, and students embrace core values expressed th...rough integrity, civility, kindness, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning, wellness, and social responsibility.Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern lays claim to being the most beautiful campus in the state. Comprising more than 690 acres, the University grounds are an arboretum-like treasure featuring gently rolling lawns, scenic ponds and soaring pines. The historic core of campus is the quintessential college portrait – Georgian-style red brick buildings with white columns around a sweeping, tree-lined circular drive. Beyond this circle, classic and contemporary lines blend to showcase continuing growth and expansion of facilities. Statesboro, a safe and classic Main Street community of approximately 30,000 residents, is located an hour from historic Savannah and beach resorts, and just over 200 miles from Atlanta.Campus Recreation and Intramurals (CRI) is a team oriented/student learning workplace that is currently comprised of 30 full-time professional employees and over 350 student employees. Campus Recreation and Intramurals operates a state of the art, 215,000 square foot facility known as the RAC or Recreation Activity Center. The RAC is the center piece of the 15-acre M.C. Anderson Park which includes lighted fields to accommodate softball, flag football, soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, rugby and lacrosse. CRI also operates a 18-hole championship golf course located at University Park approximately 6 miles from campus. The course was rated one of the Top 25 new courses by Golf Digest for 2014. Opened in the Fall of 2015, CRI also operates the Shooting Sports Education Center (SSEC) adjacent to the RAC. It features 30,000 square feet of dedicated recreation space to the shooting sports of archery and firearms. CRI employs energetic and creative people who are highly motivated and have diverse talents. The department is seeking committed professionals to help advance our mission and strategic plan.

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