Outdoor Programs: Challenge Course Field Supervisor

MSCR

MSCR

Job Number: 4100015990

Start Date: 07/12/2021

Open Date: 05/19/2021

Closing Date:

Research, design, and facilitate outdoor experiential education programs, primarily team building on low and high challenge courses and mobile programs including ground based team building and on-site rock climbing

• Assist in developing and leading challenge course trainings
• Work collaboratively with other Outdoor Programs Field Supervisors to assist in other areas as needed
• Assist with recruitment, training and evaluation of outdoor program instructors
• Assist with promotion of programs and recruitment of participants
• Act as a lead facilitator for Challenge Course programs and provide oversight of seasonal set up and take down
• Oversee Challenge Course maintenance and inspections for two outdoor challenge courses
• Maintain knowledge of current experiential and outdoor program trends, knowledge of challenge course operations and maintenance guidelines
• Promote a positive working environment for all part time program staff
• Perform any additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Work Location: Locations Vary

Hours of work: Part time work

FTE/Hours Per Week:
Varies; 18-40 hours per week

Salary:

$18/hour

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and recreation program planning knowledge
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Google platforms
• Effective problem solving skills
• Outgoing, enthusiastic personality and highly motivated with a positive attitude
• Prior experience working directly utilizing experiential learning principles
• Documented facilitator hours that attest to background knowledge of technical challenge course systems including both static and dynamic belay systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of post high school education in recreation, education or related field
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors for up to 8 hours
• Ability and comfortability working at height and lifting up to 30lbs

Desired Qualifications:

• Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Level II or Challenge Course Manager certification, or documented hours necessary to receive certification
• Professional Climbing Guides Institute (PCGI) Top Rope Guide certification
• Prior supervisory experience in an outdoor experiential learning environments including challenge courses and/or outdoor rock climbing
• Prior experience in challenge course maintenance and inspection

Other Information:

Seasonal position that varies work hours based on season. In high season working up to 40 hours per week, in off seasons up to 18 hours per week.

For more information please contact Emily Peffer, eapeffer@madison.k12.wi.us

Application Deadline: 6/11/2021

Equal Opportunity Employer