| Reporting to the Associate Director of Campus Recreation, the Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure directs a comprehensive outdoor program that includes the Basler Challenge Course, indoor climbing wall, Buc Bikes rental program, gear rental, trips program, skill clinic/special events, and University trail system. This position is responsible for providing personnel, risk management, and fiscal oversight of program budget. Job Duties - Develops and implements a comprehensive outdoor adventure program that includes Basler Challenge Course, indoor climbing wall, BucBikes rental free bikes program, Gear Rental, trips program, and University trail system including goal setting, fiscal oversight, and personnel management; provides organizational leadership to the outdoor adventure program including supervision of graduate assistant and student staff; provides usage reports to Associate Director.
- Creates, implements, and leads a comprehensive Outdoor Adventure trip programs during fall and spring semesters that includes day hike, weekend/overnight trips, and multiday trips; ensures all travel occurs within Departmental and University guidelines.
- Develops and implements special summer trip programs for specified groups including Roan Scholars, Niswonger Scholars, and New Student Adventure, providing instruction, staffing, and risk management.
- Directs and oversees Buc Bikes rental program including, but not limited to, completing administrative tasks such as providing customer service to renters, scheduling student employees to assist with rental program, maintaining inventory, providing repair service, and applying for Green Fee funds and other grant-based funding.
- Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates student employees within departmental and University guidelines and ensures all staff members have completed all required certifications prior to working; monitors, tracks and approves payroll and hours worked by employees.
- Ensures training student employees in proper risk management and emergency response occurs and ensures accident/incident report are completed by employees; maintains documentation related to all accident/incidents.
- Oversees outdoor gear rental program including, but not limited to, maintaining inventory, replenishing/purchasing new equipment, and managing inventory in point of sale software.
- Ensures compliance with all states regulations related to the Basler Team Challenge Course including scheduling, documenting, procuring, and maintaining records of required inspections and permits, and required staff trainings.
- Provides strategic planning for program growth, initiatives, and capital projects.
- Assists with Outdoor Adventure related areas facility maintenance (climbing wall, challenge course, trail system) through preventative maintenance schedule and provides replacement/replenish/project recommendations for associated programs to Associate Director.
- Coordinates with the Office Coordinator to track and ensure prompt payment of invoices for challenge course facilitation; provides monthly and annual reports to Associate Director regarding usage and revenue.
- Assists the Associate Director in overseeing two (2) departmental vans with adherence to University policy including driver training for Outdoor Adventure staff, maintenance, and replacement.
Required Bachelor’s degree required. Experience and knowledge in leading outdoor trip programs, challenge course facilitation, climbing wall operations, and freshman outdoor orientation programming. American Red Cross CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within first 60 days of employment required. Wilderness First Aid certification or ability to obtain within first 60 days of employment required. Preferred Master’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Higher Education, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Two (2) years of professional full-time employment in Outdoor Recreation in a collegiate setting preferred. ACCT Challenge Course Manager Certification (or equivalent) preferred. Wilderness First Responder certification preferred. To apply for this position please visit East Tennessee State University Employment Site | Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure (etsu.edu). |
