Want a fun, challenging and rewarding job? Become a Challenge Course Facilitator for our Outback Adventures Challenge Course on campus!

Challenge Course Facilitator Job Announcement:

The UCSD Challenge Course is seeking dedicated individuals to hire and train as facilitators. Ideal applicants for this entry-level position possess a combination of both interpersonal and technical skills. The Challenge Course staff is made up of part-time/contract student and non-student facilitators. Facilitators develop skills and experience through a process that includes initial training, mentoring, shadowing, and on-going training and skills development.

About the UCSD Challenge Course:

The UCSD Challenge Course provides adventure-based teambuilding program designed to develop communication and teamwork through challenging activities. Our course is located in the eucalyptus forest on the beautiful UCSD campus, an ideal setting for a variety of ground-based and high course activities. Our programs serve campus, community, and corporate groups, providing each an opportunity to problem solve and overcome obstacles as a team—from up to 45 above the ground.

Winter Orientation/ Training: Thursday-Sunday, January 5-8, 2017

Our fall training will provide future facilitators with the foundational knowledge to confidently guide groups through teambuilding/leadership programs on and off the course, including facilitation and technical skills training. All accepted applicants will be required to complete this 40-hour training before being hired by UCSD.

Scheduling and Pay

Following the training and shadowing process, Facilitators can expect to work between 6-30 hours/week through the busy program season (May-October). There rest of the year can still be quite busy but the work is not consistent. Beginning pay is $12/hour for Students and $14/hour for non-students.

Application

To learn more and apply, visit https://recreation.ucsd.edu/challenge-course/facilitator-training/  If you have additional questions, please contact Denise Ouellette, Challenge Course Director, at

858-822-3558, or email teamchallenge@ucsd.edu.

 

Important Dates

 Application Deadline: Sunday, Mar 14, 2017

 

Date                                            Event                            Time

Sunday, Mar 5                            Application Deadline        – – –                                 Online Application

Mar 6,7,8,9,10,16 &17               Group Interviews          Workday/Evening           Outback Adventures Office

Saturday, Mar 25                       Staff Training                 8:00am-6:00pm              UCSD Challenge Course

Sunday, Mar 26                         Staff Training                 8:00am-6:00pm              UCSD Challenge Course

Monday, Mar 27                        Staff Training                 8:00am-6:00pm              UCSD Challenge Course

Tuesday Mar 28                        Staff Training                 8:00am-6:00pm              UCSD Challenge Course