Southern Adventures Program Coordinator

Southern Adventures Program Coordinator

Job ID: 288337
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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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!

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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.

Contact Information

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USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: .

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.

Background Check

• Standard + Education & DMV

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