Job Title: Challenge Course Facilitator
Status: Contract
Supervisor Title: Challenge Course Manager
Department: Programs
Position Overview
Come work with people of all abilities on a new challenge course designed by Tom Leahy at our mountain campus in Red Feather, Colorado! You’ll lead individualized and team building activities on this course designed for accessibility, with options to find the right challenge for each individual. Very strong facilitation skills are necessary for this position, which provides in-depth, reflective, and supportive challenge course experiences to people striving to break through barriers in their lives. This includes populations such as veterans, youth, adults with disabilities and caregivers. Strong interpersonal abilities, time management, problem-solving, attention to details and safety, sound decision-making, and technical skills are also essential.
Participant Support
Facilitate a meaningful challenge course experience through the choice model
Support and communicate with participants to provide information, solve problems, and provide general support
Ensure the mental, emotional, and physical safety of each participant
Lead discussions and debriefs to help participants understand lessons learned during a program
Challenge Course Operations & Risk Management
Perform necessary preparations and breakdown of the challenge course for each program
Collaborate with other challenge course and No Barriers staff members to set up, take down, and facilitate each program
Exercise good judgement and practice independent decision making regarding risk management and effective use of the course
Perform necessary gear checks and logs before and after each program
Follow safety procedures as specified by No Barriers USA Challenge Course Manager
Required Experience and Training
Challenge course facilitation with people with disabilities
ACCT Level 1 or 2 challenge course training
Applicants are subject to a background check, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of the completion of the background check
Work environment and schedule—
Outdoor camp setting in Red Feather, Colorado (55 minutes north of Fort Collins)
Must have flexibility to work according to program needs; every effort will be made to schedule work days as far in advance as possible.
Challenge Course facilitation requires one day of work including drive time to the challenge course location
Possible physical activities—
Lifting and carrying 50lbs or more
Moving program gear and equipment
Climbing
Performing participant rescues if necessary (ACCT Level 2 only)
Ability to stand for several hours at a time while facilitating course activities
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.