Recreation Senior Supervisor - Outdoor Recreation - Denver Parks and Recreation Job at City and County of Denver
About Our Job
This posting will accept applications until 11:59p on Sunday, December 25. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of January 1, 2023. We appreciate your added patience throughout this extended recruitment. Applicants can check their status at any time by visiting their "My Applications" page after applying.
Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) employees are devoted to positively impacting our diverse population, including children, youth, adults, seniors, and adaptive populations. With an extensive schedule and an active mixed-generational, multi-cultural population of facility patrons, our centers provide opportunities to connect, develop, and recreate to all city residents. Our core program offerings include MY Denver, Community Recreation, Fitness, Aquatics, Youth Sports, Citywide Adult Sports, Active Older Adults, Adaptive Recreation, Outdoor Recreation and much more.
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:
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Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion
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Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
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Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity
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Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization
Our Recreation Supervisors are the face of the organization providing day-to-day leadership and working with staff to ensure a high-performing, customer service-oriented work environment that supports the department's mission and goals and customer expectations. As center leaders, our supervisors work autonomously to ensure all facility operations are managed, with an awareness of the center’s impact on the broad vision of the organization.
Currently, we are hiring for a Recreation Senior Supervisor to oversee
DPR’s Outdoor Recreation Program
along with the world-class team of recreation professionals at the
Southwest Recreation Center
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Job responsibilities for this position include:
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Provide leadership for day-to-day operations of the Outdoor Recreation Program and Southwest Recreation Center
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Manage Outdoor Recreation program sites and locations while collaborating with full-time staff and risk management to develop policies and procedures for new program activities
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Oversee program calendar and staff scheduling to maximize programming opportunities while ensuring that staffing and resources are available to support a variety of programs
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Plan, assign, and evaluate the work of recreation staff members; provide training and mentorship to staff, and establish work goals and objectives
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Manage center and program budgets and allocate resources accordingly
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Establish and maintain positive working relationships with community groups and other organizations to identify and assess community needs, develop/modify programs, and guide implementation to improve services
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Coordinate special events, activities, and programs and collaborate with other recreation staff to develop interagency coordinated programs
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Implement and enforce rules, policies, and guidelines for recreation participants and ensure a safe, fun environment for all center and program patrons and staff
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Manage recreational permitting through land agencies such as the Forest Service, National Park Service, and county open spaces
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Assist in hiring, staff recruitment, and implementing of on-call staff training and development
About You
We are looking for a passionate and organized recreation professional with extensive experience in operational efficiency and supervising outdoor recreation programs with a focus on challenge courses, Mountain Parks activation, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, climbing, water-based paddle sports, and other activities that get people outside recreating. Experience with collaborative grant management and programing, including coalition work with My Outdoor Colorado Great Outdoors Colorado, historic City and County of Denver programs including, but not limited to, learn to ski and ride programs and Urban Riders with Intrawest - Winter Park is also a plus. Our ideal candidate will be engaged in keeping up with recreation trends and innovations to mirror the high performance and customer service standards of our department.
Additionally, our ideal candidate will possess the following:
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Bachelor's degree or higher in Outdoor Recreation, Recreation Management, or another directly related field
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Wilderness First Aid Certification and certifications in other outdoor recreation disciplines
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Experience in various supervisory functions, including leading a diverse team of part-time and full-time staff
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Experience improving and sustaining operational efficiency of a recreation facility and recreation program area
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Experience mentoring and coaching others in a professional group environment
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree
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Experience: Three (3) years of supervisory experience in recreational operations, core recreational function(s), and/or city-wide program administration in a community recreation program.
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Licensures/Certification(s): Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Requires certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of application or within six months of hire date. Licensure and certification must be kept current as a condition of employment. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
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Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
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Resume
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Cover letter
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Proof of relevant certifications
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List of references
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CA2834 Recreation Supervisor Senior
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$62,488.00 - $103,105.00
Starting Pay
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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