Position Information

　　Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

　　Employment CategoryTemporary

　　Is this an Hourly position?Yes

　　Work Hours/Week0-40

　　Overtime Eligible?Yes

　　Position LocationBellvue, Colorado 80512

　　Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

　　Description of Work Unit

　　Live and work in a beautiful mountain valley for the summer and/or fall season at the Mountain Campus. Be part of a small community of staff working towards a common goal.

　　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. Live and work in a beautiful mountain valley for the summer and/or fall season at the Mountain Campus. Be part of a small community of staff working towards a common goal. 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. Job offers will be made in the spring for summer employment and Mid-July for fall employment. The Mountain Campus is hiring to fill about 30 collaborative positions to accomplish many tasks: dining service, custodial work, light maintenance, administrative support, challenge course facilitation, and more. All training is provided, but experience in any of these areas is preferred. See the full position descriptions on our website (https://mountaincampus.colostate.edu/about/employment/positions-available/) for more detail.

　　Search Contact [email protected]

　　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 a group gathering structure.

　　The position serves as a co-trainer and mentor for seasonal staff who will facilitate groups on the ropes course and collaborates with the Assistant Director of Events 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, completing booking to billing process for all day trip groups, and scheduling, mentoring, co-evaluating, and coaching the facilitator staff to meet the demands on the course. They will serve as a facilitator and should exhibit qualities listed below. Grounds work in the challenge course area may also be necessary.

　　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 for Events.

　　Position Minimum Qualifications

　　Ability to thrive in a collaborative working environment

　　Ability to thrive in remote mountain setting with limited access to urban amenities

　　Experience working in customer service

　　Experience working as a challenge course facilitator

　　Knowledge and understanding of rope systems

　　Ability to follow procedure and utilize protocol

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Strong interpersonal abilities

　　Time management

　　Problem-solving

　　Attention to details and safety

　　Sound decision-making

　　Technical skills

　　Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder certification

　　Posting Details

　　Working TitleMountain Campus Challenge Course Coordinator

　　Posting Number202400056T

　　DepartmentMountain Campus

　　Salary Range$20.00 per hour

　　Employee Benefits

　　Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

　　For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/andhttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.

　　For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.

　　For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/.

　　Close Date02/18/2024

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Please apply via our website:https://mountaincampus.colostate.edu/about/employment/

　　References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.

　　Background Check Policy Statement

　　Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

　　EEO Statement

　　Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

　　The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,[email protected].

　　The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,[email protected].

　　The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,[email protected].

　　Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

　　Diversity Statement

　　Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

　　Essential Job Duties

　　Job Duty CategoryChallenge Course Operations

　　Duty/Responsibility

　　Oversight of daily operations and behind-the-scenes work of the challenge course including but not limited to:

　　Soliciting new group bookings

　　Planning for group needs

　　Scheduling, mentoring, co-evaluating, and coaching the facilitator staff to meet the demands on the course.

　　Percentage Of Time60

　　Job Duty CategoryTeam Building

　　Duty/Responsibility

　　Facilitators work with a wide variety of groups on the challenge course leading team building initiatives, and low and high element experiences.

　　Percentage Of Time40

　　References

　　Minimum References Required2

　　Maximum References Required2

　　Documents Needed To Apply

　　Required Documents

　　ResumeOptional Documents