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The SOLO Southeast Assistant Manager at Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) supports the department manager in running day-to-day operations and guest-facing activities. This role oversees courses, staff, and logistics across the Southeast region.
You will teach courses, manage calendars and paperwork, coordinate lodging and transportation, and partner with marketing and sales to grow revenue while maintaining high guest service standards.
The SOLO Southeast Assistant Manager assists the department manager in overseeing all aspects of operations and guest-facing activities. This position reports to the SOLO Southeast Department Manager and is charged with running day-to-day operations and managing projects.
Act as the secondary manager for staff when SOLO Manager is not available
Teach courses as needed (including some weekends)
Act as the secondary onsite source for students when SOLO instructors are not available
Assist in department development: Instructor training, developing new programs, refining teaching methods
Coordinate logistical needs for courses: classroom space, lodging, and vehicles for instructors, work with other departments to book resources for courses (lodging, raft trips, etc.).
Maintain all calendars, checking our reservation system regularly for changes
Process all paperwork to meet needs for SOLO NH, internal NOC Departments, and guest facing materials in a timely manner
Assist with operational, marketing, and sales projects within the department
Work closely with the Specialty Sales Representatives to increase revenue opportunities
Manage timecards and expense reports
Coordinate with Marketing to maintain SOLO Southeast social media sites
Work with the Manager to ensure complete, effective and strategic course scheduling and staffing
Produce class rostersand communicate with instructors about upcoming courses
Order office, general classroom, and Wilderness Medicine/Survival supplies
Other duties as assigned
Minimum education: Bachelors, preferred in a related field
Minimum medical training certification of a Wilderness First Responder, preferred advanced training of EMT or higher
Preferred 3 years of relevant teaching or guiding experience
Strong set of social and leadership skills and an assertive personality
Strong guest service orientation/ability
Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management with the ability to prioritize
Requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, professionalism,and accountability
Self-disciplined, detail oriented and highly organized
Ability to function as a team player, take direction as well as function independently
Competent with web-based applications, email, and Microsoft Office products
Passion for the outdoor industry and leading an outdoor lifestyle
Able to stand a majority of the workday
Able to demonstrate proper technique in skills taught during courses
Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs
Must be able to walk 3 miles over uneven terrain
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the essential functions of this position.
Please note that as an employer with over 100 employees, NOC will be required to comply with any OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard should that standard be enacted.
The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any and all terms, conditions or privileges of employment including hiring, promotions, termination, training and compensation. The NOC does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic condition or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable. Furthermore, the NOC is committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment through respecting and valuing the diversity among employees and all those with whom the NOC does business.