About Our Job

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, Denver.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

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 $24.11/hour – $30.14/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
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

More information on what the City and County of Denver offers its employees can be found here.

Location

Denver Parks and Recreation’s team is currently hiring for Recreation Center Coordinators for multiple recreation centers throughout Denver’s recreation network. In this position you can expect to work on site at one of the multiple recreation centers. The working location for this position is yet to be determined and will be discussed at time of interview.

What You'll Do

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is currently seeking multiple Recreation Center Coordinators to 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 and schedules, and engagement and implementation of community outreach plans.

Specifically, as a Recreation Center Coordinator you will:

• Oversee, coach, and support center front desk and the guest services team
• Address and document staff development issues and report them to the Recreation Supervisor
• Participate in community outreach events and serve as center ambassador to the community
• Conduct operational duties including opening and closing of the facility, submitting and recording maintenance work orders, addressing escalated guest concerns, cash handling and bank deposits, and general facility auditing
• Ensure a safe and enjoyable center experience for all guests and team members
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of center staff
• 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
• Assist the Supervisor with various administrative tasks and projects as assigned

About You

What You'll Bring

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced recreation professionals with the knowledge and drive to succeed in Denver’s diverse communities. We are looking for coordinators who are adaptable and thrive with change, willing to step up to execute programming continuity successfully wherever needed, and can bring to the team an informed sense of cultural competence (i.e., awareness and understanding of the needs of our customers and community, acknowledging differences in culture, age, and background).

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Experience working with adults, youth and teens from diverse backgrounds
• Experience with youth sports programming and coaching
• Experience with the recreation registration system (ActiveNet)
• 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

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of experience working in recreation, education or a closely related field
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
• Licensure: 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

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA2906 Recreation Center Coordinator

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$24.11 - $36.17

Starting Pay

$24.11 – $30.14/hour, based on experience

Agency

Parks and Recreation

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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