Position Summary:

Job Description:

Interim Mountain Sports Coordinator

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Interim Mountain Sports Coordinator (MS Coordinator).  The position reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation – Mountain Sports (ADCR – MS). This position is expected to end on May 31st, 2026.

Responsibilities:   

The MS-Coordinator role exists to support to Mountain Sports coaches and the ADCR-MS to carry out the daily operations and logistics for training and competition. This position manages registration for Mountain Sports. This position will assist coaches with arranging travel logistics, booking accommodations, managing the team budget, and purchasing. Additionally, they will manage social media accounts and work on marketing and recruitment communications in collaboration with the ADCR-MS. It is important for this position to communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaches, alumni, and prospective students.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree.

• Basic first aid and CPR/AED or the ability to obtain one (1) month after hire.

• Knowledge of, or ability in, competitive alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, ski mountaineering, freeride skiing and snowboarding, rock climbing, trail running, or mountain biking.

• Additionally, candidates must exhibit excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple (simultaneous and in parallel) tasks and projects effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with using social media to showcase the athlete experience.

• Prior experience in fund-raising and securing business sponsorships, marketing and advertising, and recruiting.

• Experience managing social media accounts.

• Experience in recruiting student athletes and building engagement strategies.

• Ability to safely drive and park trailers for team travel and logistics.

Compensation: $3,726.45 per month. This position is FLSA exempt.

Application Procedure: Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Kieran Nay, resume, and contact information for three references. 

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 

Please direct questions to Kieran Nay, Search Committee Chair, at  [email protected].  

Application deadline is Sunday, December 14th, 2025 at 11:59pm (MST).

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte 

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university. 

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

 
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or (970) 943-3140.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS