Recreation Coordinator- Multiple Recreation Centers
About the role
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring salary range for this position is $25.30- $29.00/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
- Hourly pay differential for working evening and night shifts
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Responsibilities
Oversee, coach, and support center staff, including front desk operations
Conduct operational duties including opening and closing of the facility, submitting maintenance work orders, addressing guest concerns, cash handling, bank deposits, and general facility auditing
Evaluate and examine equity in core programming, develop and implement new and innovative programs for the community
Coach, facilitate, and coordinate seasonal programming and activities
Assist the Supervisor with various administrative tasks and projects as assigned
Maintains recreation including handling and resolving customer and employee complaints that do not require a supervisor, develops staff, program and facility usage schedules and coordinates programs and activities held in a Recreation Center, Park, or citywide recreation facility.
Communicates and collaborates with Recreation Coordinators, partner organizations or city representatives to coordinate the use of facilities and implementation of programs that have been identified through collaborative efforts to meet the needs of the community and customers.
Ensures customers adhere to recreation policies and regulations and assists in maintaining a safe environment
Recruits, hires, and trains coaches, instructors or volunteers to achieve quality programming delivery.
Reviews and evaluates programs for effectiveness and participation levels; analyzes and uses findings to increase program participation and assist in the development of new classes, activities or programs.
Requirements
Five (5) years of experience working in recreation, education or a closely related field
Qualifications
Experience working with adults, youth, and teens from diverse backgrounds
Experience facilitating recreation programs, youth sports coaching, and other services
Experience with a recreation registration system (ActiveNet preferred)
Flexibility in scheduling and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Experience hiring, training, and developing staff
Customer service experience and skill managing various customer interactions
Experience with community engagement and outreach
Experience in recreation disciplines, including but not limited to fitness, youth sports, active older adult programming, and/or arts and culture
Skills
Strong relationships and push self, work, team, and Denver to the next level
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
- Hourly pay differential for working evening and night shifts
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Pay
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring salary range for this position is $25.30- $29.00/hour.
Schedule
This is a full-time position with a schedule that may include mornings, evenings, and weekends, dependent on operating hours and business needs.
About Us
The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and improving the health of our residents and environment. Through innovative programs and the creation of safe, beautiful, and sustainable spaces, DPR manages a dynamic system of 30 recreation centers and nearly 20,000 acres of urban and mountain parkland, including off-street trails, parkways, and natural areas.