Adventure Program Specialist-Program Support

Town of Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Adventure Program Specialist supports year-round adventure and outdoor recreation programs for participants of all ages. The role involves actively engaging and supervising participants, leading activities and games, encouraging participation and skill development, and adapting activities to support inclusive play. Activities may include archery, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and kayaking.

The Specialist helps ensure participant safety, including safe operation of the indoor rock wall, equipment inspection and maintenance, belay certification testing, addressing safety concerns, and responding to injuries with first aid. The position also requires communication with staff, parents, and participants; conflict mediation; completing reports; managing supplies and program spaces; and driving an approved 15-passenger van to offsite locations.

Work takes place indoors and outdoors at recreation centers, parks, lakes, rivers, and trails, with travel in Town vehicles. Programs operate year-round and may involve hot temperatures and inclement weather. The schedule is year-round, including evenings and weekends, up to 10 hours per week and no more than 950 hours within a rolling calendar year. This safety-sensitive classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least three years participating in adventure or outdoor recreation programs.
• Must be willing to discover new things and work to overcome challenges.
• The classification is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience leading youth in adventure-oriented recreation classes or programs.
• USA Archery Level I Instructor certification.
• American Canoe Association certification.
• Belay certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with campers and/or parents in Burmese, Karen, Spanish, and/or Mandarin.
• Experience working with children on the autism spectrum, with Down Syndrome, or with other developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage with and supervise participants of all ages, encourage participation, and model positive and inclusive learning and play.
• Assist with instruction and support participants in activities such as archery, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and kayaking.
• Manage participants and behavior; lead games and activities; and promote skill development, creativity, and exploration.
• Assist participants with special needs and adapt games and activities to support inclusive play.
• Ensure safe operation of the indoor rock wall, inspect and maintain equipment, administer belay certification tests, and address safety concerns.
• Develop relationships with staff, parents, and participants; mediate and resolve conflicts and behaviors; and provide positive and corrective feedback.
• Attend to injuries, provide first aid, perform CPR, and use an AED.
• Complete and submit required reports; inventory and restock supplies.
• Attend and participate in staff orientation and training, exchange feedback, and provide input.
• Set up, break down, and maintain supplies and equipment; clean and maintain safe spaces.
• Drive an approved 15-passenger van with participants and eligible staff to offsite locations.
• Adapt to changes and assist and support where needed.
• Uphold the Town’s values of responsibility, equity, safety, professionalism, ethics, communication, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Adult and Child First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Access to Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation facilities, including Chapel Hill Community Center, Nate Davis Sr. Gym, and Homestead Aquatics Centers, with drop-in basketball, volleyball, rock climbing, and swimming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed