Outdoor Adventure
Job Description: Poplar Ridge Challenge Course Facilitator

Position Description: Outdoor Adventure’s Poplar Ridge Challenge Course is a high and low ropes course that runs a variety of team-building programs. Programs are designed to suit a variety of group goals including building trust, communication, and leadership. Poplar Ridge facilitators are responsible for facilitating challenge course programs that are designed to help groups achieve/reflect on their goals. The facility is located on O-Hill on the Grounds of UVA.

Team Member's Responsibility:
Establish a positive rapport and relationship with Student and Departmental Staff, Members and Guests of the Facility.

Promote Exceptional Customer Service to create a positive environment for members and guests.

Take Initiative and be confident in decision-making.

Be proactive and prepared to respond to all emergencies and follow procedure/protocol for pre and post Incident/Accident.

Maintain a Standard of Excellence in professionalism and cleanliness.

Area-Specific Responsibilities:
Facilitators for Poplar Ridge take on many roles: trainer, leader, mediator, coach, role model, instructor, and counselor.

A typical program would involve leading your own team of 8-16 participants through a series of experiential initiatives and facilitating group discussions around what was learned. Many of our programs incorporate one or more of our high elements using ropes, harnesses, and group belay systems.

Low and High course training is provided, though those with prior experience with other challenge courses and/or group facilitation will likely pick it up more quickly.

Adhere to and enforce University/Departmental Policies.

Assist in the execution of Emergency Action Procedures.
 
Requirements/Qualifications:
Ideal candidates would be mature undergraduate, graduate, or community members with experience teaching, facilitating, or leading groups.

Applicants should have a strong interest in team building, outdoor instruction, and/or organizational dynamics.

Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability and comfort in front of groups, creative energy, and strong personal integrity.
 
Successful completion of required trainings.

Expressed Benefits:
Hourly wages:  per hour (can increase with experience over the summer)

Flexible scheduling

Training and experience working in a prominent Outdoor Recreation program

Acquire group facilitation skills that will be useful to you in other personal and professional contexts