Recreation Center Coordinator | Multiple Recreation Centers

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver vibrant. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until 11:59PM on Thursday, February 19th. Please be diligent to submit your application within this timeline. What We Offer 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- $31.63/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 More information about the perks and benefits we provide to full-time employees to allow them to find balance, thrive, and build a mile high career can be found on our website. Location In this position you can expect to work on site at the assigned Denver Recreation Center. This is a full-time position with a schedule that may including mornings, evenings, and weekends, dependent on operating hours and business needs. Although we will consider your preferred location, this position may be assigned to various Denver Recreation Center facilities as required by organizational needs. The locations where we are currently hiring for are listed below: Carla Madison Center located at 2401 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 80206 Central Park Recreation Center located at 9651 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Denver 80238 Athmar Recreation Center located at 2680 W. Mexico Ave., Denver 80219 About Us and What You’ll Do As stewards of Denver’s legacy park system, 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. This work is made possible by a dedicated team of professionals who design, promote, and preserve these world-class programs and spaces. We’re seeking a Recreation Center Coordinators at Carla Madison, Central Park, and Athmar Recreation Centers. Please click on the links to view more information about each recreation center. Carla Madison Center Central Park Recreation Center Athmar Recreation Center Recreation Center Coordinators function as program leaders, planners, and critical support staff members at recreation centers throughout the city. The Recreation Center Coordinator will focus on all areas of facility operations including front desk management, and customer service, collaboration with core program areas, coordination of facility room rentals, scheduling and implementation of community outreach plans.

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
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Requires certification in CPR/First Aid within 6 months of probation.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adults, youth, and teens from diverse backgrounds
• Experience with youth sports programming and coaching
• 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

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and enjoyable center experience for all guests and team members
• 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
• Participate in community outreach events and serve as center ambassador to the community
• Collaborate with Recreation Program Coordinators to 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
• Participate in part-time staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training. Coach and support part-time staff to meet job expectations.
• Assist the Supervisor with various administrative tasks and projects 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
• Hourly pay differential for working evening and night shifts
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

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