District Manager at Boulder 2027

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality is recruiting for a District Manager position at the Arapahoe Boulder District near Denver. This role oversees operations for an assigned recreation area, ensures compliance with plans and standards, and leads a team of hosts and maintenance personnel during the 2027 season.

The District Manager will train staff, manage safety, handle visitor issues, and coordinate maintenance and revenue reporting while maintaining strong relationships with staff and external

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills with public-facing work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Flexible, adaptable and resilient in a seasonal environment.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback and lead teams effectively.
• Good judgement and decision-making within role boundaries.
• Basic manual labor and cleaning tasks may be required.
• Must be able to lift 20+ lbs and move about the facility.
• Experience in supervision or leading others is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees general operations within an assigned area to meet standards.
• Trains hosts and maintenance staff and coordinates shift schedules.
• Conducts safety briefings and training workshops for new hires.
• Maintains positive relationships with staff, visitors, and agencies.
• Addresses visitor concerns and enforces rules courteously.
• Manages field operations, repairs, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Participates in fee collection, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Fills in for hosts during breaks and vacations.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Conflict resolution

Administrative skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Us at the Arapahoe Boulder District!

Working for the Arapahoe Boulder District offers the opportunity to assist with outdoor recreation, maintain trails, and support environmental conservation in the stunning foothills and mountain landscapes near Denver. Our 2027 season offers dynamic roles for those passionate about the outdoors, allowing you to contribute to a thriving natural area just outside one of Colorado's most vibrant cities.

2027 Seasonal Positions Available

We’re hiring for the upcoming season with multiple openings across several campgrounds within the Arapahoe Boulder District. These roles are ideal for individuals passionate about conservation, outdoor recreation, and hospitality, and each campground offers its own unique setting and experience.

Title: District Manager Reports To: General Manager Department: Operations

Summary:

The District Manager position is assigned to a selected recreation area (or cluster of smaller areas) within a larger recreation complex. This may include a large campground or day use area, or a cluster of campgrounds and use areas. The District Manager reports directly to a General Manager, and is responsible for training, scheduling, regular operations, facility maintenance, equipment use and care, tool use, care, and storage, within the assigned campground(s). District Managers may be classified as a I or II, depending on the size and complexity of their assigned area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the general operations within an assigned area; calls attention to any operational deficiencies to comply with Permit, Operating Plan and Company operating standards.
• Supervises and trains hosts and maintenance personnel according to established procedures and develops effective working relationships with same.
• Assists in conducting training workshops, including new hire orientation at the beginning of each season and ongoing safety tailgate meetings.
• Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, governmental agency representatives, and the visiting public.
• Handles visitor complaints and rules violations in a courteous and professional manner and seeks to resolve such situations quickly and effectively.
• Troubleshoots and responds to situations as they occur within permitted areas.
• Makes suggestions and recommendations to improve or streamline operations.
• Performs manual labor tasks and may perform or supervise certain construction and maintenance tasks; assists maintenance personnel in the performance of routine duties.
• Assists/participates in all phases of fee collection, facility and grounds maintenance tasks, and water and utility system testing as needed.
• Secures, processes and maintains all records pertaining to deposits and revenues, and submits reports as directed.
• Collects timecards and submits completed summaries to Operations Manager.
• Reports problems and any unsafe or hazardous conditions as they are discovered and enforces rules according to Company customer service standards.
• Fills in for hosts during breaks, sick leaves and vacations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong customer service skills; enjoys working in an environment of extensive public contact.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and resilient.
• Prior personnel management experience a plus; open to feedback and possess a desire for continuous learning.
• Possesses common sense and good judgement; able to make decisions within the boundaries of this position.
• Basic manual labor abilities, including an ability and willingness to clean and sanitize facilities with a variety of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Willingness and ability toconsistently move about the facility and occasionally lift20+lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Solid administrative abilities and computer skills, including recordkeeping and money handling.
• Ability to effectively handle a variety of conflicts.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
• Willing to work a flexible work schedule, including regular evenings and weekends

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Eligible employees are offered health benefits. All hours worked will be paid.