Lead Course Facilitator

Department

Campus Recreation - 318601

Student Services

01/13/2026

01/23/2026

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Lead Challenge Course Facilitator

,

S026688

Part-Time Temporary

35

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

North Carolina, US

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour

02/02/2026

6 months not to exceed 11 months

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Campus Recreation provides a varied and intentional recreational program in a safe and accessible environment which enhances the social, mental, and physical well-being of the entire University community. With this mission as the focus, Campus Recreation maintains several facilities around campus to help students stay active. In addition to the Rams Head Recreation Center and the Student Recreation Center, there is an indoor and outdoor pool, a number of outdoor courts for tennis, basketball, volleyball and paddle tennis, and lighted fields for sport club practices/matches and team intramural sports.

Students have about 50 sport clubs and more than 40 intramural sports for men’s, women’s, and co-rec teams; in addition to a variety of aquatic and fitness classes/programs, expeditions, challenge course and climbing.

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.

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

Applicants must obtain and maintain current CPR and Community First Aid certifications upon hiring.

• Experience facilitating challenge course and team building programs.
• Experience with planning; appropriately selecting games, activities, team challenges and constructed “low course” elements.
• Experience supervising co-facilitators in a challenge course and/or team building setting.
• Working knowledge of group dynamics and team development.
• Applicants must attend and scheduled staff trainings and meetings.

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.

Not Applicable.