Assistant Director of Campus Recreation (Outdoors) Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

Assistant Director of Campus Recreation (Outdoors)
University of North Carolina at Asheville
in Asheville, NC

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Full-Time

Salary:

$45,000•46,575

Posted:

05/24/2025

Application Due:

06/21/2025

Category:

Athletics•

Recreation Services Position Number:

000612

Recruitment Range:

$45,000•46,575 Work Schedule and Hours The work schedule will be flexible based on the activities for which this person is responsible. There will be significant evening and weekend hours. Months per

Year:

12 Months Position Summary The Assistant Director of Campus Recreation (Outdoors) has responsibility to develop, plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate a comprehensive outdoor leadership program for UNC Asheville Campus Recreation. The outdoor program comprises outdoor trips, outdoor guide training and development, youth outdoor experiences, the rental and gear center, bike shop, team building and pre-orientation programs. The Assistant Director develops and expands current program offerings, develops and manages budgets, and implements, supervises, reviews, and administers the outdoor program activities and operations. The employee recruits, hires, trains, and develops student guides, bike mechanics, outdoor gear technicians, and team building facilitators. They also design, develop, and implement a comprehensive training and leadership development program for students. Training topics such as safety and risk management, travel, wilderness medical and emergency response, rock climbing (including anchor building and top rope site management), orienteering, backpack and camp skills, leave no trace, permit and trip planning, winter skills and water activities such kayaking, canoeing, and swift water safety shall be incorporated into the program. The position is directly responsible for incorporating student development theory, learning outcomes and assessment into the outdoor program design, as well as marketing and recruitment of participants. The incumbent works in collaboration with other members of the department and campus community for special events and to provide content for group and custom programs. The position is also responsible for teaching undergraduate level courses in outdoor leadership, which includes curriculum development, lectures, small group discussions, skill labs, and field experience. Required Education/Experience/Skills Master’s Degree. May also consider a Bachelor’s degree with significant equivalent experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred Education/Experience/Skills Master’s degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Exercise Science, Higher Education Administration or a related field plus 1-3 years of experience working in a campus recreation or equivalent programs. Experience administering a comprehensive outdoor leadership program, budgeting, knowledge and adherence to national standards and best practices for the outdoor industry, experience developing student learning outcomes, leadership development, facilitation skills, and applying college student development theory, evaluation and assessment in a higher education environment.

Experience and certifications preferred includes:

Understanding of the theories of college student development and how they can be implemented in university outdoor programming.
Student learning outcome assessment, analysis and implementation.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Experience working with college-age population including hiring, training, supervising and evaluating student staff.
American Mountain Guide Association Trainings.
Leave No Trace Training/Certifications.
American Canoe Association Instructor Certifications.
Wilderness First Responder.
Swiftwater Rescue Certification.
Wilderness EMT or ability to teach wilderness medicine certification courses.
FA and CPR Instructor Certification.
Challenge Course or team-building trainings/experiences.
Bike mechanic trainings/certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent communication, organization and time management skills. Proficient in Microsoft office, Google Apps, and knowledge or ability to learn other computer software programs. Additional skills and abilities include leading and teaching facilitation skills, team building, wilderness medical care, climbing, caving, hiking, backpacking, whitewater paddling, flat-water paddling, open water paddling, stand-up paddle boarding and cycling/mountain biking.

Posting Number:

E0514 Closing date: 06/21/2025
The University of North Carolina at Asheville is committed to equality of educational experiences for students and is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. UNC Asheville will not discriminate against students, applicants, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation•, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, or privileges of University-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of University facilities. •UNC Asheville acknowledges and understands that the category of sexual orientation is not a protected category under Federal or State law and therefore can not be grieved beyond campus level.
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