2990 Campus Box 224 Moseley Center 336-278-LEAD

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for showing interest in becoming a Facilitator for the Elon Challenge Course! This is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge of facilitation and help organizations go beyond their perceived boundaries to recognize group and individual strengths. A facilitator’s role is more than just taking a group out on the ropes course to have fun; it extends through the growth and learning groups experience during their time on the course.

Facilitator Job Description and Responsibilities

·  Attend all facilitator meetings and training sessions

·  Keep certifications up-to-date (CPR and First Aid)

·  Be available on most weekends and some weekday afternoons during spring and fall semesters (majority of groups participate during these times)

·  Complete shadowing and assisted facilitating to achieve full facilitator status

·  Prepare for groups by contacting advisors, reviewing itineraries, and discussing scenarios with the Director and/or Coordinator

·  Arrive at the Challenge Course to set up 30 minutes before the group

·  Possible summer employment

·  Facilitators will be compensated for their work with the Challenge Course

Attached is the application to become a facilitator. Please return this application to the Center for Leadership by 4pm on Friday, February 17 and sign up for an interview time; interviews will be conducted on February 20 through February 24 during designated time slots. If you have any questions please contact Wesley Anne Barden, Christine Fortner, or Eric Halperin at 336-278-LEAD or .

Yours in Leadership,

Wesley Anne Barden

Director of the Challenge Course

Eric Halperin

Christine Fortner

Coordinators of the Challenge Course

Elon Challenge Course Facilitator Application

Applications are due by 4:00PM on Friday, February 17 in the Center for Leadership (Moseley 224)

I.  BASIC INFO

Name: Class: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Cell Phone: Campus Box:

E-mail: T-shirt size:

Datatel Number:

II.  APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Please answer the following questions on a separate page (typed, single spaced). Total application should not exceed two pages.

1.  Why are you interested in becoming an Elon Challenge Course facilitator?

2.  What qualities do you feel would assist you in being an effective facilitator?

3.  What do you look to gain through your work at the Challenge Course?

4.  What experiences do you have that would assist you as a member of the Challenge Course Team? (outdoor programs, challenge courses, adventure programs etc.)

5.  Any additional comments or notes about yourself that would assist us in the application process.

III.  PERSONAL INFORMATION

SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE

Day / Class Time

OTHER OBLIGATIONS

Organization/Obligation / Days / Time

Please list any additional time commitments:

CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS

*to determine what type of training we will need to provide

Certification / Expiration Date
First Aid
CPR
Other

IV.  INTERVIEW PREPARATION

·  Once you complete your application, please return it to the Leadership Office, Moseley 224 in the folder on the Office Assistants desk labeled “Challenge Course Facilitator Applications.”

·  There will also be an Interview Time sheet; you will need to sign up during one of the selected times for an interview. Be sure to bring your calendar. If you are unable to attend any of the selected times, please contact us as soon as possible.

Thank you for applying! We look forward to meeting you!