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Recreation Therapist

Douglasville, GA · On-site

Oversees the use of canoeing and high ropes courses equipment and resident participation on applicable campus * Promotes life skills training through therapeutic activities * Adapts recreation ...

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A Ropes Course job involves facilitating and supervising participants as they navigate high and low rope elements designed for team-building, personal development, and adventure. Responsibilities typically include ensuring safety, providing instructions, assisting with harnesses and equipment, and encouraging participants. Strong communication, leadership, and risk management skills are essential. Many roles are seasonal and take place in outdoor adventure parks, summer camps, or corporate training programs.

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Outdoor Adventures Student Program Staff - Federal Work Study

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

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6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

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Job description

About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 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.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Campus Recreation & Wellness department on the Dahlonega campus. Outdoor Adventures Program Staff serve the UNG student body through four program areas, Pine Valley Ropes Course, the Climbing Wall, Equipment Rentals, and Adventure Trips. OA staff have the option to serve in all 4 areas, but are also able to specialize in one or two. Hours vary by week, all required trainings are provided.
Responsibilities
  • OA staff are responsible for safe and professional climbing and ropes course facilitation, efficient equipment rental facilitation, and safe and engaging trip leading.
  • OA staff are also responsible for other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Must have a love for the outdoors and a desire to grow in their outdoor leadership and technical skills.
  • Prior outdoor leadership experience is preferred but not required.
  • All required technical skills are provided by in job training.

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

Required Documents to Attach
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Federal Work Study Award

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Other Information
  • This is not a supervisory position.
  • This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
  • This position will not be required to drive.
  • This role is not considered a position of trust.
  • This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
  • This position will not travel
  • This position does not require security clearance.

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