What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEASONAL - Park Guide North Cheyenne Canyon (PT Guide or Interpreter) position at City of Colorado Springs?
About the Job: The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department seeks a Park Guide and Safety Patrol for Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center and Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center at North Cheyenne Cañon Park. In this position, you will provide information and outdoor education programming focused on the natural and cultural history of North Cheyenne Cañon and the Pikes Peak Region.
You will work in a mountain setting, near waterfalls, massive rock formations, and peaceful creeks. Learn from the experienced staff at Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center and Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center to develop the best practices and skills you will need to work in the great outdoors!
Job Type: Seasonal
Work Schedule: Averaging 32 hours per week, and some weeks will vary to 24 hours and the fall will be 12 hours.
Work Location: Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center 3440 N. Cheyenne Canon Rd. 80906
**This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.**
This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association).
Approximate dates of employment will be May 2026-October 2026. Scheduled hours will vary based on department needs. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.
As a Park Guide or Interpreter, you will:
- Interact with numerous visitors from around the world
- Work with team members to operate and maintain Helen Hunt Falls and/or Starsmore Visitor Center
- Provide information, wayfinding, and maps for North Cheyenne Cañon Park and surrounding attractions
- Perform trail patrols and guided hikes for visitors around the Helen Hunt Falls area
- Inform visitors of park rules and safety regulations
- Respond to incidents involving injuries; communicate with emergency staff
- Open and close the visitor center; clean restrooms, and perform site maintenance
- Oversee adult and teen volunteers
- Other duties as assigned
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- A desire to learn and curiosity about nature, including wildlife, geology, trees, wildflowers, and ecosystems
- Knowledge of the local environment and the natural and cultural history of the Pikes Peak Region
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- One year of experience in a related field or college-level coursework in education, outdoor recreation, or natural sciences
- Possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
- Experience working or volunteering in a park or visitor center setting
- Experience creating and delivering interpretive programs
Salary : $15 - $24