Lead Challenge Course Facilitator

Job Details

Department: Campus Recreation - 318601

Career Area: Student Services

Posting Open Date: 06/09/2026

Application Deadline: 07/31/2026

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Lead Challenge Course Facilitator

Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 35

Work Schedule: The candidate may work 20-35 hours weekly between Mondays and Sundays. Some work on evenings and weekends may be required.

Hiring Range: $15.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date: 06/15/2026

Position Summary

Selected candidate will be responsible for facilitating both high and low element challenge course and team building programs for the Carolina Adventures Challenge Course located at the Outdoor Education Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The selected candidate will also be responsible for supervising and mentoring co-facilitators during challenge course and team building programs, as well as during staff trainings. Programs take place weekdays, weekends, and some evenings during both the school year and summer. Candidates for this position must be comfortable working with all age groups, leading group activities, and working at heights.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Experience facilitating challenge course and team building programs
• Experience with planning appropriately selecting games, activities, team challenges or constructed “low course” elements
• Experience supervising co-facilitators in a challenge course or team building setting.
• Working knowledge of group dynamics and team development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current CPR and Community First Aid certifications upon hiring

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Applicants must be able to work in an outdoor setting and work at heights of up to 45 feet. Duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation