"Southern Adventures Program Coordinator"

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! 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

Campus Recreation and Intramurals

Job Summary

The Southern Adventures Program Coordinator leads and manages a comprehensive outdoor adventure program, Southern Adventures, consisting of: adventure trips, challenge courses, climbing wall/bouldering cave, rental center, and campus cycle.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and supervise 20 to 30 student staff including graduate assistant(s), program assistant(s), student trip leaders, challenge course facilitators, climbing wall and rental center attendants
• Foster leadership development through outdoor adventure programming
• Develop, implement, supervise, and evaluate creation and marketing of adventure trips, challenge courses, climbing wall/bouldering cave programming, rental center, campus cycle, and clinics
• Purchase and maintain rental center and program equipment and inventory
• Manage facilities related to program area including climbing wall and challenge course
• Foster community and campus partnerships, including academic groups in support of the Southern Adventures Program
• Review and enforce policies and procedures
• Maintain and utilize risk management best practices, and maintain industry standards
• Assist with department and/or facility special events and serve on University and departmental work teams and committees

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in recreation, management, or a related field

Other Required Qualifications

Wilderness First Responder certified or ability to attain within six months of hire
First Aid/CPR/AED certified

Required Experience

One (1) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

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
Single Pitch Instructor certification

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Preferred Experience

Experience within a University setting
Experience leading adventure trips and water-based trips
Supervisory experience

Proposed Salary

$20.71 - $23.29 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a bi-weekly 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

Apply Before Date

August 14, 2025
Application review may begin as early as July 31, 2025.