Challenge Course Instructor

Job description

The Challenge Course Instructor at Miraval The Red Sea is responsible for facilitating and instructing a variety of high and low ropes challenge course activities, including team-building exercises, climbing walls, and other adventure-based programs. This role integrates physical challenges with mindfulness, promoting personal growth, teamwork, and mental resilience. The instructor will ensure guest safety and engagement while creating a dynamic and supportive environment for both individual and group experiences. The position will actively contribute to the development of new challenge-based programs and work with the wider fitness and recreation team to create holistic, transformative experiences for guests.

Key Responsibilities:

Challenge Course Facilitation & Guest Engagement:

· Lead high and low ropes challenge course activities, including climbing walls, team-building exercises, obstacle courses, and other adventure-based experiences.

· Guide guests through mindful movement, incorporating team-building strategies, problem-solving, and mental resilience.

· Ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment, catering to varying fitness levels and abilities while fostering a positive and empowering experience.

· Provide clear instruction and guidance on safety, equipment use, and movement techniques, ensuring a high-quality experience for guests.

· Develop creative team-building exercises that encourage collaboration, communication, and trust-building among participants.

· Encourage personal transformation by integrating mindfulness techniques during activities to enhance guest mental and emotional well-being.

Program Development & Innovation:

· Collaborate with the Fitness & Recreation Manager to design and implement new challenge course programs, ensuring they meet the needs of diverse guest demographics.

· Stay informed on emerging challenge course trends and team-building strategies, adapting programs to ensure they are innovative and aligned with Miraval’s wellness philosophy.

· Develop themed challenge experiences for guests, such as sunrise team-building challenges, mindful problem-solving sessions, and wellness-focused adventure retreats.

· Assess guest progress during challenge activities, offering feedback and adjusting programs based on individual or group needs.

Safety & Operational Excellence:

· Conduct thorough pre-activity safety briefings and ensure all guests are equipped with appropriate gear.

· Oversee the setup and maintenance of challenge course equipment, ensuring it is safe and in excellent condition.

· Adhere to safety protocols and emergency procedures, maintaining guest safety throughout all challenge activities and comply with Saudi Government Rules and Regulations.

· Ensure that all challenge course areas are well-maintained, organized, and comply with safety standards and regulations.

Guest Relations & Team Collaboration:

· Foster strong guest relationships by providing personalized support and maintaining a friendly, approachable demeanor.

· Work closely with other fitness, wellness, and recreation teams to ensure seamless integration of challenge course activities with broader resort programs.

· Actively contribute to guest engagement by offering personalized experiences that align with their fitness, wellness, and team-building goals.

· Provide mentorship and guidance to junior instructors, sharing best practices in challenge course facilitation and safety management.

Marketing & Engagement:

· Collaborate with the marketing team to promote challenge course offerings through articles, blog posts, and promotional materials.

· Represent Miraval’s challenge course programs at external wellness events and industry fairs to expand awareness of the resort’s offerings.

· Collect guest feedback to continuously improve and refine challenge course programs, ensuring they meet guest expectations and resort standards.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

The Challenge Course Instructor at Miraval The Red Sea is responsible for facilitating and instructing a variety of high and low ropes challenge course activities, including team-building exercises, climbing walls, and other adventure-based programs. This role integrates physical challenges with mindfulness, promoting personal growth, teamwork, and mental resilience. The instructor will ensure guest safety and engagement while creating a dynamic and supportive environment for both individual and group experiences. The position will actively contribute to the development of new challenge-based programs and work with the wider fitness and recreation team to create holistic, transformative experiences for guests.

Key Responsibilities:

Challenge Course Facilitation & Guest Engagement:

· Lead high and low ropes challenge course activities, including climbing walls, team-building exercises, obstacle courses, and other adventure-based experiences.

· Guide guests through mindful movement, incorporating team-building strategies, problem-solving, and mental resilience.

· Ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment, catering to varying fitness levels and abilities while fostering a positive and empowering experience.

· Provide clear instruction and guidance on safety, equipment use, and movement techniques, ensuring a high-quality experience for guests.

· Develop creative team-building exercises that encourage collaboration, communication, and trust-building among participants.

· Encourage personal transformation by integrating mindfulness techniques during activities to enhance guest mental and emotional well-being.

Program Development & Innovation:

· Collaborate with the Fitness & Recreation Manager to design and implement new challenge course programs, ensuring they meet the needs of diverse guest demographics.

· Stay informed on emerging challenge course trends and team-building strategies, adapting programs to ensure they are innovative and aligned with Miraval’s wellness philosophy.

· Develop themed challenge experiences for guests, such as sunrise team-building challenges, mindful problem-solving sessions, and wellness-focused adventure retreats.

· Assess guest progress during challenge activities, offering feedback and adjusting programs based on individual or group needs.

Safety & Operational Excellence:

· Conduct thorough pre-activity safety briefings and ensure all guests are equipped with appropriate gear.

· Oversee the setup and maintenance of challenge course equipment, ensuring it is safe and in excellent condition.

· Adhere to safety protocols and emergency procedures, maintaining guest safety throughout all challenge activities and comply with Saudi Government Rules and Regulations.

· Ensure that all challenge course areas are well-maintained, organized, and comply with safety standards and regulations.

Guest Relations & Team Collaboration:

· Foster strong guest relationships by providing personalized support and maintaining a friendly, approachable demeanor.

· Work closely with other fitness, wellness, and recreation teams to ensure seamless integration of challenge course activities with broader resort programs.

· Actively contribute to guest engagement by offering personalized experiences that align with their fitness, wellness, and team-building goals.

· Provide mentorship and guidance to junior instructors, sharing best practices in challenge course facilitation and safety management.

Marketing & Engagement:

· Collaborate with the marketing team to promote challenge course offerings through articles, blog posts, and promotional materials.

· Represent Miraval’s challenge course programs at external wellness events and industry fairs to expand awareness of the resort’s offerings.

· Collect guest feedback to continuously improve and refine challenge course programs, ensuring they meet guest expectations and resort standards.