What are the responsibilities and job description for the Challenge Course Facilitator position at Baylor Careers?
What We Are Looking For
Baylor University is seeking Challenge Course Facilitators who may work with or as a Lead Facilitator and are responsible for conducting programs at the Baylor Challenge Course in keeping with program policies, industry standards and other responsibilities.
A high school diploma and one year of relevant work experience is required.
Additional preferred qualifications:
- Experience teaching or facilitating fitness training courses or other related experience
- Current CPR and First Aid training
- ACCT Level 1 Certification or related certification
Challenge Course staff work on an as needed basis. This is dependent upon scheduling groups and the staff’s availability. If a group cancels or the course closes due to inclement weather, staff will only be compensated for their actual hours worked on the course.
*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
- Assisting in daily Inspection of Challenge Course elements
- Assisting with setup and take down of challenge course elements
- Effective instruction and facilitation in high ropes, low ropes and portable initiative activities
- Facilitation of group development and educational outcomes, as planned by the Lead Facilitator
- Assist in the completion of daily paperwork documenting operations and incidents
- Collaborate with other challenge course staff to plan, frontload, facilitate and debrief initiatives and elements for diverse and dynamic populations
- Ensure the mental, physical, and emotional safety of each participant
- Lead discussions to help participants generalize lessons learned during a program to other areas of their lives
- Exercise good judgment in making independent decisions regarding safe and effective use of the course
- Perform necessary opening and closing procedures for the challenge course
- Promote cleanliness of the challenge course area at all times
- Understand the emergency action plan and implement the appropriate steps when necessary
- Uphold the mission and values of the Department of Campus Recreation
- Establish and maintain clear and open communication with staff and supervisors
- Perform other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
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