Recreation Center Coordinator | Multiple Recreation Centers

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 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 Youll Do As stewards of Denvers legacy park system, the City and County of Denvers 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. Were 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. Specifically, as a Recreation Center Coordinator you will: 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 What Youll Bring We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced recreation professionals with the knowledge and drive to succeed in Denvers 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 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 We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community. To that end, DPR is committed to: Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion. Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes. Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity. Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization. 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 CR2906 Recreation Center Coordinator To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $25.30 - $37.96 Target Pay $25.30- $31.63/hour based on experience Agency Parks and Recreation Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. 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. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. 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