Assistant Director - Outdoor Programs

Assistant Director - Outdoor Programs

Middle Tennessee State University’s Campus Recreation has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs to join our team. Reporting to the Associate Director of Programs, the Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs serves as a leader who provides visionary leadership for a robust Outdoor Pursuits Program

What We Expect From You:  

• Have a master’s degree in Recreation Management or a closely related field 

• Provide exemplary leadership to a Graduate Assistant and over 20 student staff across 3 outdoor program areas (equipment rentals, climbing wall, and trips) 

• The ability to create and implement staff trainings that not only prepare student staff for the technical proficiencies of their jobs, but also trainings that prepare them for their careers 

• The ability to plan, facilitate, and oversee outdoor adventure programming that will include local, regional, national, and international trips 

• Lead and grow a wide-ranging and inclusive outdoor programming that serves a population of over 17,000 students 

• Strong fiscal management and dynamic oversight of a $130,000+ budget 

• The ability to lead and grow a large-scale outdoor program which includes directing an outdoor equipment rental center with over $350,000 in inventory, a full-service bike shop, indoor climbing wall, large scale outdoor trips, fiscal oversight and auditing procedures, inventory management, and sound risk management procedures  

• Utilize data to drive sound decision making practices. Benchmark off national best practices and CAS standards to foster growth of the Outdoor Program 

• Research, recommend, and utilize outdoor industry best practices in decision making. 

• Be an effective communicator and utilize different methods of communication to reach MTSU students, staff, and faculty 

• Oversee department vehicle use and maintenance 

• Be a leader in and outside the Department of Campus Recreation by thinking creatively and acting collaboratively 

What We Require:  

• Master’s degree in recreation or associated field 

• A minimum of two years prior experience in university recreation programs whereas 2 years of a graduate assistantship is equivalent to one year of professional experience. 

• Wilderness First Responder/CPR/AED certification 

What We Would Like You to Have 

• 3 years supervising a comprehensive university outdoor recreation program 

• Experience in supervising large-scale, complex budgets  

• Proven experience in leading successful student staff training programs 

• Knowledge and creation of program assessment measures 

• PCIA or AMGA certification preferred.  

• ACA swift water rescue certification preferred. 

• Wilderness First Aid/Responder Instructor Certification 

What we can offer: 

• An annual salary between $60,000-$70,000 

• Paid days off: 13 university recognized holidays, 2 days of annual leave accrued per month, and 1 day of sick leave accrued per month 

• Tuition discount 

• Participation in either the state retirement plan or optional retirement plan 

• Full State of TN benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, and term life insurance 

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