Outdoor Adventures Program Staff-Institutional Student Worker

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking an Outdoor Adventures Program Staff-Institutional Student Worker for August 2026 through May 2027. The role supports OA activities including trips, rope course, equipment rental, and the indoor climbing wall.

Hours vary by availability, experience, and staffing needs. Ideal candidates are enrolled at UNG with at least 6 credits, possess strong customer service and safety awareness, and can work well in a team while learning new outdoor skills.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work on a team and to learn new outdoor skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead student trips in various outdoor disciplines, ensuring safety and wellbeing of participants.
• Facilitate high and low ropes elements for diverse ages and goals.
• Assist in equipment rentals, preparing rental orders and organizing/repairing gear.
• Facilitate climbing wall operations and assist with climbing/bouldering events.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Enrollment at UNG (6+ credits)

Job description

Job Title: Outdoor Adventures Program Staff-Institutional Student Worker

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 301777

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 an Outdoor Adventure Program Staff-Institutional Student Worker, for August 2026 until May 2027. UNG Outdoor Adventures provides memorable experiences for the UNG community through Outdoor Trips, Pine Valley Ropes Course, Outdoor Equipment Rental, and our Indoor Rock-Climbing Wall. Our Program Staff are critical members of the OA team and have responsibility of helping students at UNG create impactful experiences in the outdoors. The position will be able but not guaranteed to work all areas of Outdoor Adventures, final work hours will be based on availability, experience, and staff needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead student trips in various outdoor disciplines. Trip leaders are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all trip participants.
• Facilitate high and low ropes elements for a variety of ages and programing goals.
• Assist in student equipment rentals, preparing rental orders and organizing and repairing used equipment.
• Facilitate climbing wall operations and assist with special climbing and bouldering events.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and ability to work on a team.
• Strong commitment to safety and ethics.
• Enthusiasm for all things outdoors and a hearty sense of adventure.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities efficiently and with a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to problem solve and show initiative.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outdoor experience is desired.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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 be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust