Ropes Course Facilitator - Part Time, Seasonal

Inside Higher Ed; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma is seeking a Seasonal Recreational Position. The role involves assisting and leading fitness activities while ensuring safety standards are met. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial. The job requires up to 20 hours a week, including evenings and weekends, and may include ropes course facilitation. Preferred candidates have previous experience and strong dependability. Further assignments could be provided based on organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a ropes course facilitator is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Intercultural sensitivity and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist or lead activities related to recreation or fitness.
• Ensure safety procedures and university policy compliance.
• Maintain facilities and equipment for recreational programs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Dependability

Intercultural communication sensitivity

Job description

College/Department Overview

The Department of Wellness and Sport enriches the academic mission of the University of Central Oklahoma by promoting transformative experiences through diverse sport, recreation and wellness opportunities to create a culture of lifelong wellness and success.

**NOTE** This position will work at the Boathouse at Arcadia Lake building located at Lake Arcadia - not the main UCO campus.

Position Overview

Assist, lead or facilitate a specific program or activity related to recreation or fitness for a group or individual instruction. Ensure information is provided on proper procedures, techniques, and principles on safety, risk management and liability, sport specific rules, and university policy. May assist in ensuring facilities, equipment, and materials for recreational programs are maintained and in good working order.

Hours per Week

Varies up to 20 hours per week. Evenings and weekends required.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions

Note: This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the department may draw as positions become open.

Seasonal Notice: Candidates selected for seasonal positions may have varied schedules. However, employment may end if there is no further need for the seasonal services. Works outdoors, leads groups on ropes course, maintains ropes course and equipment, performs other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

Previous experience as a ropes course facilitator is preferred but not required.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Required character traits: Dependability, thoroughness and initiative.
• Have sensitivity of intercultural communication, and good interpersonal skills

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.