Course Apprentice

Essential Job Duties

A Challenge Course Apprentice is enthusiastic about gaining valuable leadership, collaboration, and facilitation skills. In this role, you will gain the technical and soft skills needed to become a certified facilitator and prepare for more advanced positions within our team. You must attend 40 hours of initial comprehensive training focused on developing high-course technical skills, debriefing strategies, and a deep understanding of safety protocols to learn how to facilitate team-building games and activities.

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• Adherence to Standards: Strictly follow all procedures established by Wellness and Recreation and the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) for the safe operation of all elements.
• Rigging and Belay Management: Learn and execute proper rigging techniques. Practice and demonstrate proficiency in all required knots, belay systems, and technical rope work.
• Program Support: Co‑facilitate team‑building and leadership programs for various clients, including university students, campus staff, and external groups.
• Instruction: Clearly and enthusiastically deliver safety orientations, proper harnessing procedures, and technical instructions for ascending and descending high and low elements as part of our risk management procedures.
• Customer Service: Welcome and greet users, providing information on facilities, programs, services, and the local area.
• Facilitation Support: Assist in setting up and breaking down high-course, low-course, and team-building activities for groups. Educate students, faculty, and the community about outdoor recreation and our programs.
• Group Processing: Learn and practice facilitation techniques, including leading introductory activities, debriefing exercises, and managing group dynamics to achieve client learning outcomes.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all gear is properly cleaned, dried, inventoried, and stored after use to maintain its serviceability and longevity.

As a Pack member you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well‑being.

What we offer:

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain work‑life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part‑Time or Full‑Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

• Guideline Enforcement: Understand and enforce Wellness and Recreation and area specific guidelines.
• Risk Management: Knowledge and implementation of emergency action plan.
• Training and Meetings: Attend required training and monthly staff meetings.
• Community: Develop professional relationships with co‑workers, participants and guests.
• Support: Perform other related duties to support the overall functioning of the department.

• Environment: Both indoors and outdoors with potential exposure to adverse weather.
• Physical: Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting weight up to 40 lbs regularly. Must be comfortable and capable of working at height (over 30 feet) for route-setting, maintenance, and rescue procedures.
• Sensory: Potentially loud and busy work environment that requires strong communication and observation skills.
• Schedule: Flexibility in availability is needed to potentially work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and breaks.
• Safety: Exposure to potential safety hazards and adherence to the emergency action plan to mitigate risk.

• Initiative: Complete required work, pursue opportunities to expand knowledge, work to better the department.
• Communication: Display effective and proactive interpersonal communication with users and coworkers.
• Customer Service: Prioritize our users, ensuring a positive and supportive experience for all participants.
• Critical Thinking: Actively conceptualize, apply, analyze, and evaluate information to reach…