Challenge Course Apprentice

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 15,760,000 - 17,082,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Empl.

LEAD courses

Attend non-revenue sporting events for

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University is hiring a Challenge Course Apprentice in Raleigh to gain leadership, collaboration, and facilitation skills. You will complete 40 hours of training focused on high-course techniques, safety, and debriefing strategies, preparing you for higher roles within the team.

The position emphasizes strict safety standards, customer service, and program support across campus groups. Responsibilities include assisting in setup/teardown of courses, delivering safety

Qualifications

• Actively pursue opportunities to expand knowledge within Wellness and Recreation.
• Demonstrate proactive, safe and inclusive customer service.
• Follow ACCT safety and operating procedures for challenge courses.

Responsibilities

• Attend 40 hours of initial comprehensive training.
• Rigging and belay management: learn knots and rope work.
• Co-facilitate team-building and leadership activities for campus groups.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Values Reasoning

Professionalism

Education

Enrollment as full-time NC State student

First Aid and CPR/AED certifications current

Job description

Position Information

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. Join our pack!

Contribute

• 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.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perksdesigned 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.

Department Information

Job City & State: Raleigh

Department: Wellness and Recreation

System Information

Classification Title: Temporary-Clerical

Working Title: Challenge Course Apprentice

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule: Maximum 20 hours per week as scheduled

• 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.

Working Conditions

• 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.

Department Required Skills

• 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 conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, and evaluating information to reach a conclusion.
• Teamwork: Collaborate and use knowledge and experiences to contribute to the success of the team.
• Values Reasoning: Using our four values of care, positivity, flexibility and support when making decisions.
• Professionalism: Present expected behavior in the workplace, exemplified by your attitude and effort.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

N/A

Required License or Certification

• Eligibility: Current full-time NC State student, demonstrated by enrollment in at least 12 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours.
• Certifications: First Aid and Adult CPR/AED certifications should be current or obtained before position commencement.
• Time Commitment: This position requires you to work a minimum of four challenge courses and teambuilding programs per semester.

Valid NC Driver's License required?

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range: $11.00/hour

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date: 10/05/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/235714

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] [e-mail]. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to the start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.