Outdoor Recreation Coordinator

Classification Title:

Program Assistant

Classification Code:

AH30

Pay Grade:

GEN06

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines:

No

Subject to Credit Check:

No

Internal Title:

Outdoor Recreation Coordinator

Department:

University Recreation

Position Type:

PCLS - Slotted Classified

Full or Part Time:

Full-Time

Basis:

12 mo.

Hours per week:

37.5 hours per week

Normal Work Schedule:

Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-12:30pm

Job Details:

Outdoor Recreation CoordinatorCoastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Outdoor Recreation Coordinator in the Department of University Recreation.
This position will develop and implement outdoor-based recreation opportunities that enhance the student, faculty and staff experience. Program oversight includes, HTC climbing wall, Coastal cycles bike program, outdoor trips and the management of the Outdoor Rental Center.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122834. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) professional references. Deadline to apply: November 1, 2026.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Related experience in a collegiate recreation setting or equivalent education, training or experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree. One (1) year experience in collegiate setting.
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manages all aspects of Outdoor Center to include rentals and program registration.
• Manages all aspects of HTC Climbing Wall program.
• Manages Coastal Cycles bike program.
• Coordinates, implements & evaluates outdoor trip & programs.
• Hires, trains, supervises outdoor recreation staff.

Program Assistant (AH30/61122538/FTE-S01202P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Grade: GEN06. Salary range: $37,944.00 (minimum) – $49,266.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree. Related experience in a collegiate recreation setting or equivalent education, training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree. One (1) year experience in collegiate setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must be able to develop and implement department policies & procedures. Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and leadership/management skills. Able to prioritize and respond appropriately in emergencies.

Posting Number:

FTE-S01202P

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

11/16/2026

Job Open Date:

10/06/2026

Job Close Date:

11/01/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122834