The Assistant Director of Outdoor along with the Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation and Coordinator of University Camp will lead and manage the administration and operation of the Outdoor program, consisting of Climbing Center, Adventure Trip Program, Challenge Course and University Camp in the pursuit of inspiring Bobcats to be their best and create lasting memories. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for the development and oversight of the Coordinator of Outdoor and the Coordinator of University Camp.

• Develop and manage diverse Outdoor programs/facilities including Outdoor Center, Climbing Center, Adventure Trip Program, Challenge Course program and University Camp.
• Oversee daily operations of the outdoor program including facility supervision, point of sale processes, website development and implementing operation policies and procedures.
• Implement innovative ideas that align with strategic plan and department priorities to improve overall operations and growth of programs/services/usage. 
• Coordinate with marketing to develop various innovative promotional and outreach initiatives to increase awareness and engagement. 
• Develop and conduct assessments of program goals annually. Report assessment results to leadership as documentation of programmatic outcomes supporting department and division goals. 
• Schedule routine and non-routine maintenance work at the Outdoor Center, Climbing Center, Outdoor Center and the University Camp, as necessary.

• Oversee the development and performance evaluation of two Coordinators. Meet with full-time staff regularly to discuss program goals, professional goals and area updates. 
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate approximately 55 student staff, including but limited to, Outdoor Center Attendants (15), Trip Leaders (8), Climbing Center Attendants (10), Climbing Center Route Setters (6), Climbing Center Instructors (4), Team Building Facilitators (8) and University Camp Attendants (4).

• Lead annual budget development process in collaboration with coordinators. 
• Plan, prepare and manage program budget including overseeing income projections and monitoring income, expenses, and yearly comparisons. 
• Purchase equipment and supplies. 
• Approve staff time and ensure compliance with payroll and purchasing processes. 

• Ensure staff compliance with industry standard safety and risk management practices, facility and equipment inspections, and established Campus Recreation policies and procedures. 

• Actively participate in departmental programs and projects designed to support the mission and goals of the university, division, and department. 
• Serve on committees and task forces, as assigned. 
• Other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description. 
• This position requires a flexible work schedule which at times will require frequent attendance during evenings and weekends. Additional hours may be required during peak periods. 

• Minimum of two years of professional work experience within recreation. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, Health Education, Sport Management, Higher Education, or related field. 
• Progressively responsible experience within campus recreation or related field. 
• Current CPR, AED, First Aid and or ability to obtain within 45 days. 

• Experience supervising full-time staff in a higher education setting. 
• Master’s degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, Health Education, Sport Management, Higher Education, or related field. 
• Have or previously had outdoor focused training or certifications such as wilderness first aid, certified climbing wall instructor, canoe and/or kayaking instructor, teambuilding facilitator certifications, etc.
• Active member in relevant professional organizations such as: Association of Outdoor Recreation Educators (AORE), Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT), or Association for Experiential Education (AEE).

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