Location: School of Health and Kinesiology Hours: Full-Time, Salary Job Summary The Adventure Program (AP) Director will assist in providing quality Outdoor Leadership (OL) laboratory experiences through the Adventure Program, while building greater community connections and generating a positive revenue stream. The AP Director will also continue to develop a vibrant Southern Outdoor Adventure Program (SOAP) to connect students and employees to their Creator through nature. Duties and Responsibilities Plan, organize, and direct all SOAP and AP activities Maintain AP/OL/SOAP gear and facilities Build new connections with the community locally and beyond while maintaining connections already established both locally and in other states Increase the annual revenue to cover the cost of the AP Director position Book, staff, and bill for all adventure programming events, including: Environmental education programming Adventure programming SOAP events Perform all other reasonable business-related functions as assigned Oversee Risk Management of all areas of responsibility Responsible for training staff and in-service training Responsible for emergencies during program events (including during travel) Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats Attend all mandatory staff and department meetings Special Requirements Must have an expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist church, and an SDA church member in good and regular standing. Must have a desire to serve in a cooperative, spiritually redemptive, and soul-winning atmosphere Must practice confidentiality of information at all times Qualifications Master’s degree preferred Certifications in ropes course, rope technician, First aid/CPR/AED, and Wilderness First Responder A minimum of 2 years leading adventure programming events or outdoor education Typical Physical Demands Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 80 pounds. Requires manual dexterity and physical strength. Requires normal range of hearing and vision. Working Conditions Essential tasks are performed under all conditions, with varying temperatures. #J-18808-Ljbffr