The University of Mississippi is seeking a talented Assistant Director of Outdoors to join our team at the Department of Campus Recreation. 

Campus Recreation provides outstanding services, inclusive programs, and educational opportunities to empower the University of Mississippi community in the pursuit of lifelong well-being. The department strives to be a flagship program on our campus, in our state, and nationally in the field of collegiate recreation. As the largest employer of students at the university, the department emphasizes student employment as a high-impact practice.

Assistant Director of Campus Recreation - Outdoors

Examples of Work Performed:

• Directs all programs and activities associated with the department’s comprehensive outdoor recreation program including; scheduling, marketing, promotions, budget, purchasing, record keeping, certification, program development and assessment, and student personnel.
• Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, monitors payroll, and evaluates student employees and graduate assistants.
• Develops and administers plans to minimize risks associated with participation in outdoor programs.
• Oversees the outdoor gear rental program including inventory, purchasing, maintenance, and repair.
• Oversees the Rebel Challenge Course, indoor climbing tower, and bouldering wall including group reservations, maintenance and upkeep, certification offerings, and programming which includes adaptive recreational offerings.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive adventure trip program.
• Maintains accurate records of activities. Prepares reports as requested.
• Coordinates assessment for the outdoors program by creating questionnaires and other tools to assess needs.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental and program area goals and objectives.
• Represents the Department of Campus Recreation and The University of Mississippi on various committees, boards, and associations.
• Attends local, state, and national workshops and conferences; hosts and presents at various workshops.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (in Recreation Administration, Leisure Management, Physical Education, Sports Administration or a related field)
Experience: Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties.

*Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role: A Master's degree and one (1) year of related experience can be substituted. Two (2) years of graduate assistantship work is equivalent to one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Master's Degree (in Recreation Administration, Leisure Management, Physical Education, Sports Administration or a related field)

Certification Requirements:
Incumbent must hold one or more of the following certifications, or have the ability to obtain the certification within six (6) months of employment: Wilderness First Responder, Climbing Wall Manager, and/or ACCT Level 1 Challenge Course Facilitator.