Job Summary

The Student Assistant supports Campus Recreation and Intramurals as a Southern Adventures Assistant on the Statesboro campus beginning Spring 2026.

Responsibilities

Provides customer service Assists customers with checking out gear, signing up for trips or clinics, and planning personal outings Ensures safe and professional operation and supervision of the climbing wall and the Southern Adventure challenge course Organizes and uses all safety equipment such as harnesses, carabiners, belay devices, helmets, ropes, crab claws, rescue equipment, etc Sets up, operates, and takes down challenge course elements and events Handles emergency situations, including the administration of basic First Aid/CPR and the performance of challenge course rescues Leads groups through experiential learning activities Assists with other duties and events as needed and assigned Must participate in all Southern Adventure training and pass all practical skills tests and written exams Shift Specifics Up to 20 hours per week Flexible with schedule of availability

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience Previous experience in climbing and rope work; experience with challenge course; leadership experience, and outdoor pursuit activities such as backpacking, hiking, cycling, or climbing

Proposed Salary

$9.00 per hour

Required Documents to Attach

Resume Schedule of Availability

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES Consistently exhibit engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by the University Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position KNOWLEDGE Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

October 31, 2025