Challenge Course Facilitator at The EDGE

George Mason University

United States, Virginia, Prince William

September 24, 2022

Position Information

Department	University Life
Alternate Department Description	Mason Recreation - The EDGE
Criminal Background Check	Standard Background Check
Motor Vehicle Background Check	No
Statement of Economic Interest	Not Applicable
Restricted Position?
Job Category	Student Wage / Non-Student Wage
Role (State) Job Title	Challenge Course Facilitator at The EDGE
Working Title	Challenge Course Facilitator at The EDGE
Job Type	Part-Time
Position Number	WGA821
Recruit Number	STF10961
Working Hours
Location	Prince William, VA
Other Location
Pay Band
Salary	$13 per hour, with potential for advancement.
Web Announcement	Challenge Course Facilitator at The EDGE George Mason University's Center for Outdoor Experiential Learning, the EDGE, is hiring Challenge Course Facilitators for the 2022 spring season and beyond. We operate at Mason's Science and Technology campus in Manassas, Virginia. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment About the EDGE: Operating at the Science & Technology campus in Manassas, The EDGE is a team-building and leadership development challenge course. We serve local elementary, middle, and high schools; Mason and other area college students; and professional organizations in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. We operate on 30 acres with 4 aerial elements and 30 ground-based course elements. For more information about us, please visit . About the Position: Challenge Course Facilitators form the heart and soul of our organization and lead experiential, transformational social-emotional learning programs for the diverse communities we serve. Those hired for the position in the spring have the opportunity to work from the training start date until mid-November, with on-call winter work available thereafter until spring work picks up again. Responsibilities: Team Education: Effectively facilitate and process with group to inspire learning; Safety Instruction: Properly set up and explain challenges in a way that fosters cooperation, positive reflection, and growth; Group and Risk Management: Provide for physical and emotional well-being of participants, be aware of risks associated with challenge courses, fit and check equipment to guarantee proper use, be ready to respond in an emergency situation, and be aware of and adjust to group or individual needs; Course Setup, Maintenance and Inspection: Inspect and set up high and low elements for daily use and occasionally assist with maintaining elements, equipment, and trails. Required Qualifications: Ability to attend all training sessions (minimum of 40 hours, dates to be determined); Ability to work a minimum of two days per week (Sunday through Saturday) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Current First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications or higher, or ability to be certified within 30 days of start date; This position is subject to a criminal background investigation; employment is contingent upon the successful completion of this process. Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading experiential education programs, including ropes/challenge courses, team building, ground initiatives, and games; Currently perusing college degree or graduates in education, recreation, or related fields.
Special Instructions to Applicants	For full consideration, applicants must apply at ; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
For Full Consideration, Apply by:	May 31, 2022
Posting Date	04/11/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled?	Yes
Telework Friendly?	No
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