"Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs"

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs is responsible for the planning, organizing, and managing the daily operations of the Outdoor Center. Reporting to the Director of Wellness and Recreation, the Assistant Director provides leadership in program development, staff training, budget oversight, and facility safety and compliance management. This position plays a critical role in advancing outdoor recreation and experiential learning by fostering safe and engaging opportunities for students and the campus community.

Responsibilities

Operations Management - 50

The Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs is responsible for the development and implementation of all Outdoor Center related operations and communications.

• Provide oversight for all Outdoor Center student led programming including leading and facilitating programs
• Assist in the management of office logistics (budget, payroll, invoicing, etc.) related to the operations of all Outdoor Center programs
• Market Outdoor Center programs and services to GC faculty, staff, students; and local and regional community groups and organizations
• Manage website and social media accounts for the Outdoor Center
• Coordinate personnel management for Outdoor Center contract staff
• Supervise and train Outdoor Center program staff
• Assist in the development of a strategic plan for expanding professional development programs for outdoor and experiential educators as well as institutional and local community outdoor recreation programs
• Collaborate with existing GC programs to enhance the public liberal arts mission.

Facilities Management - 15

• Provide management oversight to Lake Laurel Campus as well as outdoor education equipment and facilities including reservations, purchasing, inspection and maintenance of equipment
• Coordinate, supervise, and evaluate compliance with industry standard requirements for the Outdoor Center
• Complete annual assessment for Georgia College on Outdoor Center activities
• Implement, supervise and maintain the Information Security Plan for the Outdoor Center

Program Management - 30

• Plans, organizes, implements, directs, evaluates, and promotes a diverse range of recreation and wellness programs and services that support student engagement, health, and well-being.
• Hire, trains, schedules, and evaluate student staff to ensure effective program delivery and positive participant experience.
• Oversee the proper use, maintenance, and inventory of equipment, facilities, and program resources to ensure safety, accessibility, and operational excellence.
• Develops, monitors, and manages program budgets; ensures fiscal responsibility and alignment with departmental goals and objectives.

Other duties and responsibilities - 5

Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to serving on division or campus committees, develop initiatives for the department and division, and implementing special projects

All employees within the Division of Student Life will assist with at least three (3) student events/programs per semester that occur outside of regular business hours.

Examples of events/programs which satisfy the event service requirement include but are not limited to:

Fall - Week of Welcome, Move-In days, Family Weekend

Spring - Homecoming, Spring Concert, Family Day, preview days, and Junior Day.

The specific list of eligible events/programs for each semester will be maintained and communicated by the Office of the Vice President for Student Life.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Outdoor Education, Health and Human Performance, or related field

Required Experience

Three years related experience

CPR and First Aid Certification

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's degree in Outdoor Education, Health and Human Performance, or related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Work independently and as a team.

Provide excellent service to internal and external customers.

Build, develop, and cultivate relationships across campus with a variety of constituents.

Multitask and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Must possess hard skills involving technical expertise in various outdoor activities such as rock climbing, kayaking, backpacking, hiking, whitewater, caving, camping, and canoeing as well as knowledge related to clothing & equipment, basic backcountry travel, safety & risk management, and wilderness emergency procedures and treatment.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Department operations and goals.

SKILLS

Self-motivated, energetic, service-minded, and adept at solving problems.

Excellent organizational, management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification