Recreation Manager

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.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $101,050/year - $125,000/year, based on experience. 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 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.

In this position you can expect to work at the Denver Post Building (101 W. Colfax, Denver, Colorado) or assigned recreation centers and/or program sites. Employees work in-person for the Recreation Division where needed, based on business need. The working schedule for this role is based on program and business needs and may vary based on the day of the week and may include evenings or mornings.

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 spaces for generations to come.

• 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.

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking a Recreation Manager to play a key role in the operation of recreation centers and program infrastructure throughout the City and County of Denver. This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and knowledgeable recreation professional who is passionate about building strong, cohesive teams and delivering high-quality services to the community.

In this role, the Recreation Manager will oversee a section of the Recreation Division, including up to four recreation centers. The position also manages the My Outdoor Colorado coalition work and the Great Outdoors Colorado grant, including contract and fiscal responsibilities. The Recreation Manager works closely with internal DPR teams to advance the Outdoor Adventure/Alternative Sports vision plan and support the operation of DPR’s Adventure Hubs.

Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and monitoring work programs aligned with division standards; leading full-time, on-call, and seasonal staff; and…