Adjunct Instructor - Ropes/Challenge Course

Job Description

Job Title:               Adjunct Instructor – Part-time

Department:         Workforce & Economic Development WED & Adult Career and Community Development (ACCD) Division

Program:               Ropes/Challenge Course Instruction

Location:               El Reno Campus

Shift Type:             Adjunct, course schedule may vary

Prepared By:         Scott Smith

Prepared Date:      December 1, 2025

SUMMARY

The instructor plans and leads adventure-based activities that incorporate both high- and low-element challenges, challenging participants physically and mentally in a safe, controlled environment. They fit and inspect harnesses and helmets, manage belay systems, and enforce safety rules while clearly explaining each activity. The instructor facilitates group interaction through team-building initiatives, debrief discussions, and problem-solving challenges, helping participants support one another, communicate effectively, and build trust. At the same time, they coach individuals through personal confidence-building exercises, encouraging them to set goals, face fears, and reflect on their growth throughout the course.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or higher degree diploma; or a minimum of one year work related experience and/or training is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference may be given for previous teaching experience.

First Aid/CPR/AED: currently certified and/or be willing to obtain and maintain this certification.

The high elements on the course are approximately 50’ above ground.  Candidates will be expected to

participate in a hands-on, observed demonstration of safe usage of equipment (harnesses, ropes, belaying equipment, etc.) with demonstrations of climbing, transitioning, rescue and descent skills. There may also be a written exam of their knowledge.

Experiential Systems Instructor: Currently certified and/or willing to obtain and maintain this certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Become familiar with the Adult Career and Community Development (ACCD) Instructor Manual.
• Confers with coordinator to gain knowledge of specific work situations to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, and technologies.
• Assists coordinator with selection and/or development of teaching aids and the selection of climbing and related safety equipment.
• Facilitation of Learning: Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction and facilitate the learning of students in team and individual training programs. Assess the learning outcomes of students at the unit level.
• Classroom Management: Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and create and maintain an instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.
• Interpersonal/Team Skills: When needed, participate in activities of the instructional team, including planning, development, scheduling, and budgeting as a cooperative and professional team player.
• Student Support and Guidance: Advise and support students as a mentor and role model in the achievement of team and individual training.
• Curriculum Development: Assist in the selection, development, updating and revision of curriculum and instructional materials which are experientially-based, current, and consistent with client expectations.
• Experiential Systems Challenge Course Training: Uses a variety of climbing, belaying, and harness equipment that follows specifications as required by Experiential Systems. These specifications include physical minimum and maximum requirements. Experiential Systems is an ISO 9001-certified full-service challenge course construction, inspection, and training company.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This list is not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Canadian Valley Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information in its programs, services, activities and employment. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator: brent.casey@cvtech.edu;  504 Coordinators: 504@cvtech.edu; 405-262-2629, 6505 E Hwy 66, El Reno, OK 73036