Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for Outdoor Pursuits Staff - Institutional Student Worker on the Dahlonega campus. The University of North Georgia - Dahlonega is seeking qualified, competent applicants for the position of Outdoor Pursuits Staff for the Department of Recreational Sports. The position is housed within the Outdoor Pursuits Program and will be under the supervision of the Outdoor Pursuits Program Supervisor. The position is also a part of the Division of Student Affairs. The position is for student employees and is limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week. A uniform is required but is provided.

Applicants must attend staff trainings/meetings;
Have a willingness to work flexible hours of at least 5-8 hours per week;
In addition to the 5-8 hours a week, with some hours varying based on season and reservations,
Applicants must also be willing to work special events, clinics, and trips.

• Outdoor Pursuits Staff oversee and spend time working in or at an equipment rental office, climbing wall, Pine Valley Challenge Course;
• Provide high quality customer service to patrons/participants;
• Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment to patrons;
• Supervise Outdoor Pursuits areas (climbing wall, equipment rental office, and Pine Valley);
• Enforce all policies and procedures;
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications;
• Log usage, maintain, clean, organize, and repair equipment;
• Responds to emergencies in a tactful manner; work special events, clinics, or trips as needed.

Knowledge, Skils, & Abilities

• Applicants must exhibit effective organizational and leaderships skills as well as strong communication skills;
• Applicants should have an enthusiastic and professional approach to the occupation;
• Applicants must have the ability to pass a written and practical exam (training provided);
• Applicants must prove to either have or be able to learn a base knowledge in knot tying, belaying and technical rope skills needed to safely facilitate others.

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This role is considered a position of trust.

• Position of Trust