Assistant Director of Experiential Learning & Outdoor Adventures | Elon University - Military Veterans

Assistant Director of Experiential Learning & Outdoor Adventures Location: Elon University Campus, North Carolina, 27244 Title: Assistant Director of Experiential Learning & Outdoor Adventures Position Type: Staff Full-Time Days Per Week: Monday - Friday Hours Per Week: 40 VP Area: Student Life Department: Campus Recreation and Wellness Position Summary Campus Recreation & Wellness provides quality recreational and educational experiences designed to positively impact the development of Elon students and contribute to the wellness of the campus community. The assistant director is an essential member of the Campus Recreation & Wellness professional team and provides daily management of a challenge course and outdoor adventure trips and equipment rental program. The assistant director also serves as a program coordinator for a first-year summer experience (Adventures in Leadership). This is a full-time, 12-month position, reporting to the Associate Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness for Recreation Programs & Facilities with a secondary reporting relationship to the Director of the Center for Leadership. Benefits of Working at Elon As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities. Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations. Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes: 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation. Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment. Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university. Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic. Free use of campus fitness facilities. Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics. Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities. Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service. Elon is proud to have been named to the list of Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs each of the past four years. Minimum Required Education and Experience Completed bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of post-bachelor's experience required. Preferred Education and Experience Completed master's degree in higher education, student personnel, or related field and 1-2 years of experience (including graduate assistantships/apprenticeships) in collegiate recreation, outdoor education, or a related functional area in higher education strongly preferred. Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing Valid driver's license required for on-call responsibilities and some other events/activities. Certification in Wilderness First Responder and American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid required. Instructor certifications in Wilderness Remote First Aid, Leave No Trace, and/or American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid preferred. Nationally recognized kayak/canoe certification is also preferred. Job Duties Elon Outdoors Management Direct Elon Outdoors, a comprehensive outdoor adventure trips program Manage an outdoor adventures center that includes rental equipment and local/regional information on parks, trails, campgrounds, waterways, sustainability, etc. Oversee the management and maintenance of all equipment utilized for rentals and trips Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate approximately 20 trip leaders Elon Challenge Management Direct the Elon Challenge, which includes leadership of a comprehensive leadership and team development program Manage and maintain a low- and high-ropes challenge course and associated equipment Work collaboratively with the Center for Leadership to infuse leadership education theories and programs into Elon Challenge and FSE content, curriculum, programming, and assessment Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate approximately 15 challenge program facilitators Adventures in Leadership Management Partner with Center for Leadership staff to coordinate first-year summer experience (FSE) programs for incoming students Coordinate advertisement, registration, and communication with participants and families in partnership with New Student Programs Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate approximately 12 student program facilitators Department and Recreation Programs Administration and Advocacy Actively participate in all Campus Recreation & Wellness and Recreation Programs staff meetings Assist in the development and management of program budgets Assist in teaching CPR/AED/First Aid classes for Campus Recreation & Wellness student employees Maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive environment in all programs and facilities Foster positive relationships on and off campus to promote Campus Recreation & Wellness, the Center for Leadership, and the HealthEU wellness initiative Coordinate departmental safety and risk management efforts, including student employee certifications, document retention, and safety data sheets for all program areas Special Instructions to Applicants: Cover letter and references also required To Apply: To apply, visit: https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/assistant-director-of-experiential-learning-outdoor-adventures-elon-university-campus-north-carolina-united-states . 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