Challenge Course Community FacilitatorThe AMB West Challenge Course located on Mountain Sky Guest Ranch in Emigrant, Montana was developed in 2015 to serve the needs of the guest ranch and its surrounding community. Built by Project Adventure, the Challenge Course was designed to support independent exploration with a continuous belay aerial course, as well as experiential learning and teambuilding with eight other high ropes elements and four low ropes elements. Our staff create experiences that cater to the needs of each group it serves.
Whether it's leadership teams from West Creek Ranch looking for connection, guests from Mountain Sky seeking adventure or local non-profits learning about teamwork, we move through the day with safety and fun as our top priorities.The Foundation's Montana team is looking for a part-time, seasonal, Challenge Course Community Facilitator to support these efforts. As a key member of the Challenge Course team Community Facilitators will assist in operations of the AMB West Challenge Course for local non-profit partners and West Creek Ranch.This role is responsible for operation and implementation of Challenge Course activities including daily inspections, course set up and breakdown, and Challenge Course facilitation. The Community facilitator will deliver activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to participants.
A site-specific Level One training course will be provided in early May to teach standard and local operations of the Challenge Course, completion and certification from this course are required to facilitate. Depending on availability and skillset this position may assist in group check-in and oversight at our Basecamp facility, as well as turning over of the property in between groups.The schedule is part-time, seasonal May through Mid-October with varying work weeks. Weekend availability necessary.Key Responsibilities:Follow standard and local operating procedures for all aspects of the Challenge CourseFollow orientation and training on Local Operating Procedures provided during level one trainingFollow emergency response procedures, first aid & AED (automated external defibrillator)Appropriately use equipment, assist in maintaining accurate inventories, and communicating the need to resupplyOpportunities may be provided to attend (beyond technical Challenge Course training) for facilitators that strengthen the guest experience and equip facilitators with tools to interact with diverse individuals (examples: ACEs (adverse childhood experiences), trauma-informed, social emotional learning approaches, etc.)Perform day-to-day documentation of inspection and daily operationsAssist in design of Challenge Course use aligned with the purpose of the groups visitLead debriefs and work with other staff to create a safe, fun and enjoyable workplaceCheck-in and Turnover of Basecamp facilities in between guest groups on an as needed basisMaintain communication and support for Basecamp user groups while they are on-site, ensuring a high-quality experienceQualifications:Documented Challenge Course experience, including training and supervising staff (Preferred)CPR/First Aid/AED (minimum), or Wilderness First Responder or EMTAbility to travel to/from Challenge Course and Basecamp during the season (this is an in-person position)18 years of ageExperience with managing risk in an outdoor environmentBe in excellent physical health with the ability to handle physical aspects of operating equipment, climbing to height, conducting safety rescues and inspections, assisting participants and ability to stand, sit, walk, lift heavy equipment, etc.
up to 8 hours/shiftAbility to work outdoors in variable weather conditionsAbility to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends,Required Skills:Service oriented & dependableAble to work with others in a collaborative spirit & be team orientedComfortable instructing groups of 5 to 30 peopleAbility to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiencesGreat attention to detailAbility to work independentlyInterest in working in a remote settingAbility to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, holidays in varying weather conditions