Challenge Course Facilitator Intern Ask About this Internship Overview Challenge Course Facilitators lead engaging, safe, and team-focused experiences on the UMass Amherst NEST Challenge Course, helping participants build confidence, communication skills, leadership, and meaningful group connections through low- and high-challenge activities. Intern Responsibilities Facilitate low and high challenge course activities and team-building initiatives Effectively manage groups on the static belay SkyPark and the Spectrum Auto-Zip Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all participants Lead groups through guided reflection debriefs Monitor participant safety and enforce all course policies and procedures Conduct pre- and post-course inspections, PPE checks, and setup/takedown of elements Implement risk management practices and respond appropriately to emergencies Support group communication, problem-solving, and leadership development Assist with trip logistics, activity preparation, and program documentation Attend all relevant meetings and trainings - Facilitate low and high challenge course activities and team-building initiatives - Effectively manage groups on the static belay SkyPark and the Spectrum Auto-Zip - Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for all participants - Lead groups through guided reflection debriefs - Monitor participant safety and enforce all course policies and procedures - Conduct pre- and post-course inspections, PPE checks, and setup/takedown of elements - Implement risk management practices and respond appropriately to emergencies - Support group communication, problem-solving, and leadership development - Assist with trip logistics, activity preparation, and program documentation - Attend all relevant meetings and trainings Preferred Qualifications Required / Core Qualifications: Commitment to safety, inclusion, and positive group experiences Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills Ability to manage groups in active outdoor environments Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions Ability to remain attentive, active, and engaged throughout programming Willingness to complete facilitator and safety training Preferred Qualifications: CPR/First Aid certification Experience facilitating challenge courses, camps, outdoor recreation, or youth programs Experience with team building, experiential education, or leadership development activities Comfort with heights Required / Core Qualifications: - Commitment to safety, inclusion, and positive group experiences - Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills - Ability to manage groups in active outdoor environments - Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions - Ability to remain attentive, active, and engaged throughout programming - Willingness to complete facilitator and safety training Preferred Qualifications: - CPR/First Aid certification - Experience facilitating challenge courses, camps, outdoor recreation, or youth programs - Experience with team building, experiential education, or leadership development activities - Comfort with heights Hours Per Week 10 Compensation $15/hour Ask About this Internship Your name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email I'm interested in the following internship(Required)Current GCC student?(Required) Yes No Internship placements are only available for current GCC students. If you have other circumstances that you would like us to consider (for instance, a gap in attendance, a plan to attend GCC next term, etc.) please feel free to email internships@gcc.mass.edu to discuss possibilities.Major(Required)Credits Earned(Required)Indicate the approximate number of credits you have already earnedGraduation Date(Required)When do you expect to graduate?Have you had a GCC internship placement before?(Required) Yes No Optional - upload your resumeAccepted file types: pdf, txt, rtf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 8 MB. Anything else we should know?We will consider you for the internship listed above, but if there is anything else that might help with a placement please tell us! Interests, passions, previous work experience, career goals, etc.- all of these things are helpful in matching you to the right opportunity!