Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure Program
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 2, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure Program
Department
RECREATIONAL SPORTS
Position Number
GP209A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Assistant Director designs, implements and evaluates a comprehensive outdoor program to serve the needs of the ODU students, faculty, staff and community. The Assistant Director is responsible for the operations of the Outdoor Adventure Program including the Outdoor Adventure Center equipment rental, bike shop, ODU Bike Share program, workshops, Outdoor Adventure Trips, the Climbing Wall, and the Course Miller Partners Challenge Course facility and program. The position is responsible for areas of program design, facility management, assessment, risk management, university collaborations, budgeting and staffing including hiring, training and supervising the Coordinator of the Outdoor Adventure Program, part-time personnel, graduate assistants, and student employees. This position assists in long range planning and implementation of departmental programming as it relates to the overall mission within the division.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, or a Bachelor's degree in the areas previously indicated along with experience equivalent to an advanced degree.
10/24/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date
03/01/2024
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Please include the following items with application:
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
The mission of the Recreation and Wellness Department is to provide programs, resources, and services that are accountable, well-structured, and ever expanding. While serving the greater community, our focus is student empowerment and development.
Through quality innovative programs and services, we provide the foundation for lifelong exploration and development of the mind, body and spirit.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure Program
Department
RECREATIONAL SPORTS
Position Number
GP209A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Assistant Director designs, implements and evaluates a comprehensive outdoor program to serve the needs of the ODU students, faculty, staff and community. The Assistant Director is responsible for the operations of the Outdoor Adventure Program including the Outdoor Adventure Center equipment rental, bike shop, ODU Bike Share program, workshops, Outdoor Adventure Trips, the Climbing Wall, and the Course Miller Partners Challenge Course facility and program. The position is responsible for areas of program design, facility management, assessment, risk management, university collaborations, budgeting and staffing including hiring, training and supervising the Coordinator of the Outdoor Adventure Program, part-time personnel, graduate assistants, and student employees. This position assists in long range planning and implementation of departmental programming as it relates to the overall mission within the division.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree in Recreation Administration, Sports Management, or a Bachelor's degree in the areas previously indicated along with experience equivalent to an advanced degree.
- Excellent organizational, management, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think critically and problem solve
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other individuals and departments on camps and in the surrounding community
- Demonstrate computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and/or graphic software programs
- Ability to work evening and weekends as required by the responsibilities of the job.
- First Aid, CPR and AED certifications required.
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certifications preferred. Possession of or ability to acquire a valid Virginia State driver's license is required.
- Experience in administration management of outdoor recreation programs, development and evaluation including equipment inventory, equipment rentals and adventure trip experience
- Background and knowledge of risk assessment and risk management, particularly as it relates to outdoor recreation activities is required
- Supervisory experience
- Knowledge of current outdoor recreation management and administrative issues as well as trends related to a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population preferred.
- Supervisory experience, preferably with student employees. Knowledge of student development theory preferred.
- Given the nature of the positions in Student Engagement & Enrollment Services that provide support to student services and/or student-centered programs, there may be occasions where the employee will be asked to work during university closings as directed by their supervisor. These instances may include working from a remote location (i.e. telework, etc.).
10/24/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date
03/01/2024
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Please include the following items with application:
- Current resume
- Name and phone number for three professional references
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
The mission of the Recreation and Wellness Department is to provide programs, resources, and services that are accountable, well-structured, and ever expanding. While serving the greater community, our focus is student empowerment and development.
Through quality innovative programs and services, we provide the foundation for lifelong exploration and development of the mind, body and spirit.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Contact Information for Professional References
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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