Lead Challenge Course Facilitator

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

🇺🇸In-Person$45K–$65K/yri1h ago

Higher Ed Teaching Outdoor Education Student Support Team Building Experiential Learning Leadership Development

Role Snapshot

Lead Challenge Course Facilitator at UNC Chapel Hill responsible for designing and delivering high and low element challenge course and team building programs. The role includes supervising co-facilitators and mentoring staff during training sessions.

Key Responsibilities: Facilitate challenge course and team building programs for diverse age groups at various times (weekdays, weekends, evenings, and summers). Supervise and mentor co-facilitators during programs and staff trainings while ensuring safety and engagement at heights.

Skills & Tools: Strong leadership and group facilitation abilities with comfort working at heights and managing diverse participants. Excellent mentoring, communication, and outdoor education expertise required.

Qualifications: Experience in challenge course facilitation, outdoor education, or similar team-building program leadership is expected. Certification in challenge course or ropes course facilitation, and First Aid/CPR certification are likely required.

Location: In-Person

Compensation: $45K–$65K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

Selected candidate will be responsible for facilitating both high and low element challenge course and team building programs for the Carolina Adventures Challenge Course located at the Outdoor Education Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The selected candidate will also be responsible for supervising and mentoring co-facilitators during challenge course and team building programs, as well as during staff trainings. Programs take place weekdays, weekends, and some evenings during both the school year and summer. Candidates for this position must be comfortable working with all age groups, leading group activities, and working at heights.