Facilitator Job Description

CLIMBucknell Challenge Course

JOB CONTENT : A Facilitator for the CLIMBucknell Challenge Course will be responsible for setting up, devising and safely guiding multiple participants through a series of programmed elements to achieve their desired outcomes by way of experiential learning in a professional manner. The facilitator will use the 3 components of the CLIMBucknell course to provide an opportunity for groups to recognize and safely reach their potential. This will include promoting self-confidence, positive group dynamics, and the expansion of their problem solving abilities. The goals of the facilitator will be to foster C hallenge, L eadership, I nnovation and M otivation at Bucknell .

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS :

SAFETY The facilitator will be responsible for insuring the safety of each client participating in the course. Work will include properly setting up the course, inspecting the course and equipment and properly instructing the use of the same to the clients.

LEADERSHIP : Be a positive role model. Directs activities. Empowers clients utilizing "Challenge by Choice". Aids in developing the full potential of the facility. Deals calmly and efficiently with stressful situations and people.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES : Understands emergency procedures and is comfortable responding to situations in a professional AND calm demeanor.
PHYSICAL : Able to tie specific knots, belay (rope technique) clients, move from element to element and climb structures as needed.

SUPERVISION : The facilitator will be responsible to supervise all activities connected with the course elements. Work will include directing activities and debriefing participants. Able to work independently.
COMMUNICATION : Excellent communication skills are required. Facilitators should be adept at effectively communicating to a broad range of individuals from varied backgrounds and encouraging communication between others.
JUDGMENT : Uses good judgment while making independent decisions regarding all facets of the safe and effective use of the course.

TEAMWORK : Works as a valuable team member with others in scheduling, facilitating and operating the course.

DEPENDABILITY Available on a regular basis to lead programs. Arrives on site on time. Maintains a commitment to the success of the course. Follows procedures.

JOB TASKS :

ORGANIZING & PLANNING : Takes the lead to develop the appropriate combination of elements to achieve the groups goals. Tailors the experience to the goals and capabilities of the clients.
SETUP : Prepares the course for use and takes down and properly stores equipment at end of each session.
INSTRUCTION : Directs and instructs groups sequence and goals of the individual activities and elements.

TEACHING : Cultivates learning among the individuals and the groups, including the technical skills as well as the experiential aspects of the course.

DEBRIEFING : Promotes constructive discussion processing the participants experiences in order to integrate what has been learned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

Must attend and receive accreditation from CLIMBucknell’s Facilitator Training

Certification and training in CPR and First Aid preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

None.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds.

Daily exposure to dust, dirt, weather and temperature changes. Position works outdoors.

Strong desire to help participants and colleagues seek and learn from a variety of challenges.