Employee Recreation Coordinator - Yellowstone National Park

Internal Career Site • Yellowstone National Park, WY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Employee Recreation Coordinators work with Yellowstone National Park’s Activities team and the Yellowstone Co-Op Employee Recreation Program (YCERP), which offers services and programs that connect Yellowstone employees to one another and to the park. The position is seasonal, with the season running from April or May 2027 through October 2027, and pays $16.25 per hour.

The role assists with planning and delivering recreation programs and activities across the park. Coordinators prepare and lead activities, attend to logistics and safety, promote programs, provide educational interpretation of Yellowstone’s natural environment, and support recreation office, facility, and equipment operations. The job involves outdoor work in varying conditions, back-country hiking, and operating a loaded 15-passenger van for extended periods.

Employee housing in dormitory-style accommodations and cafeteria-style meals are available at low cost. Utilities, Wi-Fi, and an on-site laundry facility are provided at no charge. Other listed offerings include a free Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park pass, access to the employee recreation program, discounted clinic services, retail, lodging and travel discounts, and a $350 referral bonus program. Xanterra offers benefit programs and services to eligible employees.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a valid driver’s license, have a good driving record, and be able to meet DOT requirements.
• Have strong organizational, program coordination, and planning skills.
• Be able to safely operate a 15-passenger van for extended periods.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Be flexible and adaptable, able to work outdoors, hike moderate distances, and perform in varying weather and work conditions.
• Be willing and able to learn and share knowledge about Yellowstone’s natural environment.
• Be a quick learner with a positive, people-oriented attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Meet all physical requirements to pass a DOT medical exam for commercial driver fitness determination.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to lead back-country hikes of up to 10 miles at a speed of at least 2 miles per hour at altitudes of 5,000 to 10,000 feet.
• Be able to drive a loaded 15-passenger van for up to 12 hours per day.
• Be able to work with required chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and evaluating park-wide and location recreation programs and activities.
• Prepare and lead activities, ensuring logistics, safety requirements, and participant needs are addressed.
• Enforce company policies and recreation program guidelines to promote safe and enjoyable experiences.
• Provide educational interpretation of Yellowstone’s natural environment while safely operating company vehicles.
• Promote recreation programs through announcements, marketing materials, and employee engagement.
• Support office, facility, and equipment operations, including transactions, equipment rentals, reporting, fee accountability, and maintenance of recreation facilities and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee housing and on-site employee meals available at low cost.
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi, and utilities.
• Free Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park pass.
• Access to the Employee Recreation Program, including recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, and hiking.
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Retail, lodging, and travel discounts.
• $350 referral bonus program.
• Competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed