Challenge Ropes Course Coordinator - CSU Mountain Campus

Organization

Colorado State University Mountain Campus

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Jessica Smolenske

Contact Email

jessica.smolenske@colostate.edu

Contact Phone

9704914761

Location

Bellvue, CO
United States

Live and work in a beautiful Rocky Mountain valley for the summer and fall seasons at the CSU Mountain Campus! Be part of a small community of staff working towards a common goal.

Summary

Nestled in a beautiful, secluded mountain valley at an elevation of 9,000 ft. (2,743m) lies Colorado State University's 1,600-acre Mountain Campus. As a site for student learning, conferences, workshops, meetings, and retreats, the Mountain Campus offers a unique opportunity to leave the hectic pace of urban life behind and be immersed in the natural world of the Rocky Mountains. The Mountain Campus exists to serve the Colorado State University community and the surrounding region for academic field studies, educationally focused conferences and mountain research. The campus is open from Mid-May to Mid-October. Enjoy the mountain lifestyle – hiking, fishing, mountain biking, trail running and rock climbing.

Typical season: Mid-May to Mid-October (Summer: Mid-May - Mid-August, Fall: Mid-August - Mid-October)

Located 53 miles west of Fort Collins at 9,000 feet in a remote mountain valley

Free housing provided by the University in shared, on-site dormitory style housing.

3 meals a day provided free

No pets are permitted

No cell phone service at the Mountain Campus

 

Hiring will be based upon experience in related work situations, living experiences, and personal interest. We believe strongly in the “team” concept and the ability of applicants to work and live well with others in our remote setting. Individuals will be selected for an interview through a screening process. See the full position descriptions on our website (https://mountaincampus.colostate.edu/about/employment/positions-available/) for more detail.

Challenge Course Coordinator Position Summary:

The Challenge Course Coordinator is responsible for daily operations of the Mountain Campus challenge ropes course, which includes five in-line high elements, five low elements dispersed in the forested area at the ropes course site, two equipment sheds, an outhouse, and two small structures for gathering groups.

The position serves as a co-trainer and mentor for seasonal staff who will facilitate groups on the ropes course, and collaborates with Conference Coordinator, Assistant Director, and Director to develop and adjust weekly schedules and deliver appropriate services. The position carries out communications necessary for soliciting new group bookings, planning for group needs, and scheduling, mentoring, co-evaluating, and coaching the facilitator staff to meet the demands on the course.

The Challenge Course Coordinator must model risk management to assure safety, sanitation, and accident prevention for daily operations. This position ensures quality service is delivered and maintains equipment and structures. The position is responsible for modeling a culture of safety at the ropes course, and for addressing low-level training and accountability needs. This position is not responsible for supervision of facilitator staff and is not solely responsible for evaluation or accountability – these will be led and overseen by the Assistant Director and Director.

Background check Disclaimer: Colorado State University may conduct a Background check on all final candidates.

Compensation Information

Salary Range: $17.65-18.65 per hour

Benefit Information: Employee Benefit information can be found on HR’s Website: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/.