Alternative Sports Recreation Program Coordinator

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking an Alternative Sports Recreation Program Coordinator to join their team. This role is responsible for developing and leading new programs, promoting equity in non-traditional outdoor sports, and supporting key initiatives of the agency’s Outdoor Adventure and Alternative Sports Strategic Plan and DPR’s Game Plan for a Healthy City. The coordinator will manage and market the day-to-day functions of Alternative Sports programs, which include oversight of Ruby Hill Ski and Snowboard Railyard, biking (BMX, E-bike rides, Learn-to-Bike, mountain biking), climbing on artificial rock walls, roller-skating, skateboarding, disc golf, and other program offerings for all ages within Denver’s Urban Parks System. The position involves collaborating with other coordinators and supervisors, instructing programs, training instructors, managing program vehicles, assisting with staff recruitment and training, performing community outreach, overseeing program calendars and scheduling, promoting programs with the DPR Marketing Team, reserving spaces, and providing support for a designated recreation center.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Five (5) years of experience working in recreation, education, or a closely related field.
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Requires certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of application or by the completion of probation.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing recreation programs.
• Experience in marketing programs and/or community engagement.
• Experience in developing best safety practices for recreation programming.
• Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Certification.
• Current certification(s) in a variety of outdoor recreation disciplines.
• Valid driver’s license and comfort driving a 14-passenger minibus and ability to drive a truck with a trailer.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to be flexible amidst changing priorities, and able to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Recreation Coordinators, partner organizations, or city representatives to coordinate the use of facilities and implementation of programs.
• Routinely instruct programs in all activity areas and train instructors in delivering safe, inclusive, and engaging recreational programs.
• Handle the day-to-day logistics of program vehicles including scheduling, planned and unplanned maintenance needs, collaboration with other program areas and fleet mechanics.
• Assist in staff recruitment, hiring, and implementation of part time staff training and development, including delivery of risk management theory/practice and vehicle driver training.
• Perform community outreach and engagement to solicit input regarding the program’s direction and effectiveness, aiding in the development of new programs based on community needs.
• Oversee the program calendar and staff scheduling to maximize programming opportunities while ensuring that staffing and resources are available to support programs.
• Work closely with the DPR Marketing Team to help promote programs; regularly engage new and innovative marketing strategies to ensure continual growth of Alternative Sports programs.
• Collaborate with the Administrative Assistant and Senior Supervisor to reserve spaces with internal and external partners.
• Provide regular support for a designated recreation center based on the center’s specific needs to create cross-collaborative opportunities between the center and Alternative Sports.
• Utilize regular office hours at the designated recreation center as designated by DPR leadership.
• Assist the Alternative Sports Team with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED