Assistant Director Outdoor Programs - 523706

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Posted: 17-May-24

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative
Student Affairs/Services

Internal Number: 523706

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 820601 - UREC Administration

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings, weekends, and overnights required; On-call for emergencies in program area.

Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs provides the overall leadership and oversight for the Outdoor Recreation Program. Oversees the outdoor rental center, bike shop, climbing walls, trip program, team building, and other developmental activities. Provides guidance, trains, and/or may supervise Recreation staff and student employees.

Additional Department Summary: Provides the overall leadership and oversight for the Outdoor Recreation Program. Contributes to the success of University recreation through strategic management of the Outdoor Recreation program which includes outdoor rental center, bike shop, two climbing walls, trip program, team building, and other developmental activities. Focuses on leadership development, experiential learning, and encouraging students to explore the great outdoors. Supervises a full-time Coordinator and approximately 35 student employees. Focuses on program development, management, and leadership will be a primary focus including, but not limited to planning a calendar of events, promoting programs, establishing goals, creating program guidelines, patron relations, equipment management, budgeting, and risk management. Reports to and works closely with the Director, Recreation Programs on strategic planning to ensure that programmatic, financial, and experiential goals are met. Manages relationships with campus and community partners to research and design new experiential opportunities and create mutually beneficial partnerships, including vendors to negotiate product pricing and inventory planning. Assumes leadership role in risk management and due diligence for the program. Completes required training related to laws and regulations, which creates a more hospitable and respectful workplace, and safer work environment. Holds staff accountable for completion of required training. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of outdoor recreations programming experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of outdoor recreation programming experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within two (2) months of employment.
Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Broad base of skills as a participant, trip leader, and/or instructor in outdoor activities such as rock climbing, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, challenge course facilitation, white water raft guiding, or skiing. Knowledge of outdoor adventure ethics and best practices. Advanced first aid and current CPR certification. Demonstrated experience in the training and supervision of student employees to accomplish program operations. Comprehensive understanding of personal computers and standard software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Strong organizational skills. Ability to analyze and present data summary findings, share insight, and propose recommendations. Effective customer relations skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to expanding multicultural knowledge, awareness, and skills as evidenced through demonstrating self-awareness; understanding and valuing others; demonstrating knowledge of social inequalities; interacting effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience as Wilderness first responder or EMT. AORE member. Experience with bicycle shop management/bike repair. Experience driving a passenger van. Master’s degree in Recreation Management or similar field.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

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