Temporary Challenge Course Community Staff

About the role

Challenge Course facilitators work with Lead Facilitators and Challenge Course Managers to provide safe, effective programming in high ropes, low ropes and portable initiative activities under the direction of the Lead Facilitator.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspection of Challenge Course Elements.
• Setup and take down of challenge course elements.
• Instruction and facilitation of games, initiatives and challenge course activities.
• Facilitation of group development and educational outcomes (as planned by the Lead Facilitator).
• Absorb and respond to scheduling requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain a commitment to the success of the course.
• Follow Challenge Course standard and local operating procedures, and the program plan set by the Lead Facilitator.

Physical Requirements

Challenge Course Facilitators should have the ability to perform their required duties for extended periods of time while exposed to adverse conditions including, but not limited to, rough terrain, precipitation, temperature extremes, and wind.

Skills and Knowledge

• Show competency in the technical skills associated with the challenge course operation, including knots, belay skills and personal protective equipment such as harness and helmets.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Training (or willingness to become certified as such).

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

About The Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.