Challenge Course Facilitator

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.

Challenge Course Facilitators are responsible for the safe and effective facilitation of low and high elements at a premiere high elevation Challenge Course. Facilitators will teach incoming groups about the mountain valley in which we reside, coach them through communication and team building activities, and challenge them through high element obstacles. This is a great position for those interested in adventure tourism, outdoor education, and youth education. Guests served are primarily elementary school students visiting for their their ecology-based 2-night field trips and Colorado State University student retreats. 

How to apply:

To apply, please fill out an application on our website: https://mountaincampus.colostate.edu/about/employment/

Hiring is taking place actively and quickly.