"Assistant Director of Southern Adventures"

Job Description

Assistant Director of Southern Adventures

Job ID: 290396

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

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Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

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Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

CRI Programs

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Preferred Experience

• Experience within a University setting
• Membership and active participant 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

Proposed Salary

$46,513 - $58,141

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

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

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• 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

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Conflict resolution skills

Apply Before Date

October 7, 2025

Application review may begin on September 22, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.