Davidson College Davidson , NC 28036
Posted 2 weeks ago
Description:
Davidson Outdoors Summer Challenge Course and Teambuilding Support provides skill training and mentorship for the Outdoor Odyssey program. This includes involvement in training and development of Outdoors Odyssey trip leaders, providing instruction in specific outdoor skills to DO leaders, and organizing and conducting TL debriefs. This also includes involvement in Outdoor Odyssey logistics.
Provide Challenge Course Training for up to 12 trip leaders
Provide support for student growth as facilitators
Provide consultation and support for challenge course and teambuilding risk management
Support Outdoor Odyssey Training logistics including driving large vehicles
Provide on-call support when the director is not present
Knowledge Skills and Training:
Background in outdoor leadership, challenge courses, and teambuilding
Knowledge of generally accepted practices in outdoor education
Solid computer skills including competence with Google Docs, Sheets, Forms
Commitment to student development, leadership and teamwork
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Requirements:
Approved college HOV driver with valid license
Experience with the DO Challenge Course and policies
Environmental and physical demands:
Job entails prolonged periods outdoors, including exposure to inclement weather, toxic plants and wildlife.
Job occasionally requires use of solvents, adhesives and petroleum fuels.
Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu
Davidson College