Date: Sat Mar 22, 8:00 AM CST - Sun Mar 23, 11:59 PM CST
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Volunteers
A few things to know before becoming a facilitator for Challenge Course Activities: * By attending the training, you are agreeing to facilitate at least 4 programs each year. * Lodging can be provided if needed during the two days of the training. * Most of the outdoor adventure request are on the weekends. * Challenge Course Facilitators must be able to stand for extended period of time, lift 50 or more pounds for short durations, climb a few feet up the climbing wall, complete the challenge course in a reasonable amount of time if doing the full course, be able to see and hear well enough to monitor participants who may be 50 or more feet away, communicate clearly with other facilitators and participants, climb multiple flights of stairs, balance on the course, and be reasonably comfortable with heights (if doing high course). * The weight and height minimums and maximums for a facilitator are being between 4'8 and 6'3 tall and 250lbs or below. Those under 5'0 may find some parts of the high ropes course and zip line particularly challenging. Those not meeting height/weight requirements may become a ground-only facilitator. Any concerns in regards to the physical requirements or conditions that may affect your ability to participate or require accommodations should be discussed with council staff prior to the start of training. * * Facilitators receive a stipend of $10 per hour for facilitating challenge course activities. The time of the challenge course activities can range from 2-3 hours and sometimes you may facilitate multiple activities in one day. -Please note this training will not include the low ropes/team building activities, meaning that you will not be certified to facilitate the Low Ropes/Teams Course.
