Challenge Course Facilitator

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary.  Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement.  You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity.  Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future.  Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally.  For example, you can earn your bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development’s academies.  Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region. 

Challenge Course Facilitators will be responsible for delivering programming utilizing the low ropes facility at Temple University Ambler. This includes following established risk mitigation strategies (e.g., spotting participants) following the protocol outlined in local operating procedures. Facilitators will guide participants through a progression of teambuilding and problem-solving activities ranging from three-hour to full-day programs. A typical program will involve facilitating 8-15 participants. Will be responsible for training and monitoring participants on basic risk mitigation procedures such as spotting. Facilitators will be responsible for the continuous coaching of groups and conducting formal reflection and debriefing activities for participants. 

Facilitators will be responsible for intervening when participants may not be upholding physical or emotional safety standards outlined during the program.

Facilitators will be responsible for using various methods of group processing to ensure engagement from all learning and personality styles. 

Facilitators must ensure proper use and maintenance of program equipment including the low ropes facility and portable elements.

Facilitators will understand the essentials of the experiential learning cycle and be able to facilitate activities in a properly scaffolded manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

First Aid, CPR, and AED Certifications are required within 30 days of hire.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Required Skills & Abilities:
* interpret and apply university policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
* set and achieve programmatic goals
* implement innovative programs and services
* understand, respect, and meet the needs of diverse populations
* work independently under general supervision 
* work as part of a team to set and achieve goals
* communicate effectively both verbally and in writing 
* follow verbal and written instructions
* provide excellent customer service
* work in a multicultural environment
* establish and maintain effective working relationships 
* demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness.
* lead, mentor, advise, and coordinate student groups
* Facility with Microsoft Office Suite, including basic databases, and smartphone apps specific to recreation, fitness, and reservation systems
* Must be able to work at height.
* Must have ability to ensure the safety of each client on the low ropes course, including:

Preferred:
* Experience with the Challenge by Choice model.
* Experience working with a university challenge course program
* Current Level I Practitioner Certification from an ACCT approved Professional Vendor Member
* Current Level II Practitioner Certification from an ACCT approved Professional Vendor Member

This position requires a background check and Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.

Must be able to work varying hours, including early mornings, some evenings, and some weekends.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the university.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks or more following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks or more following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University’s vaccination or exception requirement by November 15, 2021 will be prohibited from working until proof of vaccination or an exception is provided.  For more information visit the university’s Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu.  

Temple University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.