Challenge Course Facilitator

Penn State

State College, PA, US
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Valid first aid cpr aed certification
High ropes and teambuilding programming experience
Supervising staff and participants on challenge courses
** Penn State is seeking a Challenge Course Facilitator for the Department of Campus Recreation to lead teambuilding experiences at the Stone Valley Recreation Area. The role requires supervising facilitators, ensuring safety protocols, and managing program logistics, making it ideal for candidates with leadership experience in high ropes and team-building activities. **

Job Summary

  • This entry-level position is responsible for facilitating high quality teambuilding experiences for challenge course and high ropes participants, including youth.
  • The role requires acting as a site manager at Stone Valley Recreation Area, supervising facilitators, and ensuring all safety protocols and recommended practices are followed.
  • Candidates must possess valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification and have experience in leadership positions managing staff on High Ropes and Teambuilding Programming.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Penn State is seeking a Challenge Course Facilitator for the Department of Campus Recreation to lead teambuilding experiences at the Stone Valley Recreation Area. The role requires supervising facilitators, ensuring safety protocols, and managing program logistics, making it ideal for candidates with leadership experience in high ropes and team-building activities. **

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid First Aid CPR AED Certification
  • High Ropes and Teambuilding Programming Experience
  • Supervising staff and participants on challenge courses
  • Driving university vehicles with valid MVR check
  • Conducting pre-program inspections and activity setup

Nice-to-have

  • Wilderness First Aid or higher certification preferred
  • Level 1 or 2 Challenge Course Practitioner Certification
  • Commitment to personal and professional development
  • Experience leading facilitation workshops
  • Ability to perform participant rescues

Key Requirements

  • Valid First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
  • High Ropes and Teambuilding Programming Leadership Experience
  • Valid Driver's License and successful MVR check
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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