Challenge Course Apprentice

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attend non-revenue generating sporting

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Challenge Course Apprentice to gain leadership, collaboration, and facilitation skills through on‑campus training and hands‑on roles in Wellness and Recreation. You will learn high/low course operations, safety protocols, and debriefing strategies to support a variety of programs.

Eligibility requires a current NC State student and the ability to commit up to 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current full-time NC State student enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours.
• First Aid and Adult CPR / AED certifications should be current or obtained before position commencement.
• This position requires you to work a minimum of four challenge courses and teambuilding programs per semester.
• What hours you are available: up to 20 hours per week for campus jobs.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to Standards: Strictly follow all procedures established by Wellness and Recreation and the ACCT for safe operation.
• Rigging and Belay Management: Learn and demonstrate proper rigging techniques, knots, belay systems and rope work.
• Program Support: Co-facilitate team-building and leadership programs for university students, staff, and external groups.
• Instruction: Deliver safety orientations and harnessing procedures for high/low elements as part of risk management.
• Customer Service: Welcome and inform users about facilities, programs, and local area.
• Facilitation Support: Set up/break down activities and educate participants about outdoor recreation.
• Group Processing: Practice facilitation, debriefing, and managing group dynamics.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, dry, inventory and store gear after use.
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Values Reasoning

Professionalism

Education

First Aid & CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number PG196246TM

Position Number 24CCA20

Position Type Temporary

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.
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

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

Department

Department Wellness and Recreation

System Information

Classification Title

Working Title

Working Title Challenge Course Apprentice

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Maximum 20 hours per week as scheduled

Other Work/Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please enter your student ID number.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please enter your NC State email address.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your expected graduation date? (e.g. May 2020)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student at NC State in at least 9 credit hours as an undergraduate or at least 4.5 credit hours as a graduate student?

  • Yes
  • No *Warning: Choosing this answer will automatically disqualify your application

• * How many hours per week are you interested in working? (Cannot exceed 20 hours for all NCSU campus jobs.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you ever been found responsible for a code of violation by the Office of Student Conduct?

  • Yes
  • No

• * Are you a current NC State Wellness and Recreation student employee?

  • Yes
  • No

• * Do you have a current FA/CPR/AED-Adult, Child, Infant Certification or are you willing to obtain before beginning employment?

  • I have a current FA/CPR/AED-Adult, Child, Infant Certification.
  • I do not have a current FA/CPR/AED-Adult, Child, Infant Certification, but I am willing to obtain before beginning employment.
  • I do not have a current FA/CPR/AED-Adult, Child, Infant Certification and I am unwilling to obtain. *Warning: Choosing this answer will automatically disqualify your application

• * What qualifications or attributes qualify you for this position? Why are you interested in the position listed?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * In the next section of the application, you are required to upload your resume and a copy of your class schedule.Your class schedule should be uploaded under Other Documents (1). If you have any certifications, you should upload them under Other Documents (2).By typing your initials below, you have read and will comply with this requirement:

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Other Document (1)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document (2)

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