Team Development Facilitator

U.S. National Whitewater Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to pass activities

Staff discount program

401K plan

Job summary

An outdoor adventure center in Charlotte, NC is seeking part-time Team Development Facilitators. This role involves conducting team development programs, ensuring safety during activities, and demonstrating strong communication skills. Candidates must possess a current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification, with a flexible schedule for evenings and weekends. Prior facilitator experience is an asset. Join a team dedicated to delivering memorable outdoor experiences!

Qualifications

• Ability to lead team development programs safely and effectively.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Prior experience as a facilitator is beneficial.
• Provide clear safety and activity instructions.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Current First Aid, CPR, & AED certification (courses offered by Whitewater Center).

Responsibilities

• Conduct team development programs on the Challenge Course.
• Lead groups through activities safely and efficiently.
• Assess group goals to tailor programming accordingly.
• Inspect courses and gear pre/post use.
• Communicate clearly with participants, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Complete ongoing training to maintain knowledge and programming base.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Public speaking and instructional presentation

Team-focused mindset

Sound judgment and safety prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Current First Aid, CPR, & AED Certification

Job description

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Charlotte, NC, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1297

Team Development Facilitators at the Whitewater Center (Whitewater) provide challenging activities and insightful questions while leading groups through team development program options. Team Development programs include half and full-day experiences in High and Low Ropes, and a variety of other tailored experiences. Paid training is required. This is an on-site, part-time position that reports to the Outdoor School Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Conduct team development programs with guests on Whitewater’s private Team Development Challenge Course.
• Lead groups safely and efficiently through a series of Whitewater activities and instruction.
• Assess group information and goals to create appropriate programming and complete evaluations.
• Inspect courses and gear pre/post use in accordance with Whitewater Center policy.
• Communicate with a diverse group of participants, co-workers, and supervisors in a clear and effective manner.
• Complete ongoing training to maintain a current knowledge and programming base for team development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates are required to demonstrate competencies by delivering a short example of a team building exercise as part of the interview process.
• Demonstrate the ability to use sound judgment, always keeping safety the top priority.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking, instructional presentations and asking questions during thought-provoking and challenging group discussions.
• Ability to provide clear and concise safety and activity instructions.
• Maintain a team-focused mindset by contributing with a positive, supportive, and professional attitude.
• A current First Aid, CPR, & AED Certification – courses are offered by the Whitewater Center
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during other Whitewater events as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background or interest in Outdoor Education.
• Prior Facilitator experience is beneficial.
• Access to the Whitewater Center’s pass activities
• Staff discount programand pro deals
• 401K plan

Overview of Department

The Outdoor Activities Department is responsible for leading and supporting experiences in a variety of water and land-based sports. The department also instructs guests through the Whitewater Center’s Outdoor School and Summer Camps. Outdoor Activities employees engage with guests through an assortment of pass activities and help create memorable outdoor experiences.

Working at Whitewater

Whitewater’s mission is rooted in the belief that we all share a genetic code that compels us to play outside and share these experiences with others. This mission is accomplished through promoting access and opportunities to play outside and bring people together. Our approach is simple: Make it compelling and easy to engage with nature and invite others to join.

Legal Disclosures

The Whitewater Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Whitewater Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Whitewater Center is an employer that participates in the E‑Verify program.