Recreation Program Coordinator

avon; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Life insurance

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is seeking a Recreation Program Coordinator to oversee the planning and operation of recreation programs at the Avon Recreation Center and local schools. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring program safety, and managing budgets.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation along with two years of relevant experience. This position offers essential benefits including retirement plans, health insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or related field.
• 2 years of experience in recreation program supervision.
• Ability to initiate and manage adult and youth programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee youth and adult programs at Recreation Center.
• Train and supervise recreation staff.
• Maintain safety and compliance of program areas.
• Manage program budgets and supplies.

Skills

Recreation planning

Staff supervision

Customer interaction

Program marketing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or related field

2 years of progressive experience

Tools

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Budget management

Job description

Position Overview:

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for a Recreation Program Coordinator. This position is responsible for ongoing planning, implementation, and daily operation of the adult and youth program divisions at the Town of Avon Recreation Center, town parks, and local Eagle County schools. The Coordinator assists with supervision of recreation programs, marketing, and promotion of activities for both youth and adult programming.

Benefits

• Retirement match of 11%
• Life insurance
• Avon Recreation Center pass
• Health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Spanish Language Initiative

Essential Functions

• Attends and oversees all youth and adult programs
• Trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates Recreation Program Instructor I, II and III staff, and Sports Program Referees
• Reviews and approves shift changes and time‑off requests for division staff
• Supervises all classes and programs by providing a comprehensive training program for staff
• Maintains adequate staffing, schedules, and assigns personnel, and coordinates substitutions to best serve the program’s interest
• Assists in developing, reviewing, and implementing training programs to ensure staff are familiar with procedures and prepared to respond in an emergency as appropriate
• Maintains director certification for State of Colorado childcare licensure
• Monitors and maintains compliance, cleanliness, and safety of program areas in accordance with Colorado State Health Department and Town of Avon guidelines and regulations
• Inspects facilities and equipment as needed to ensure a safe and positive experience for patrons
• Ensures safety of patrons, maintains safety and health standards of adult and youth equipment and programs, and responds to emergency situations as necessary
• Assists with the management and operation of concessions and rentals for the Harry A. Nottingham Lake Ice Rink and Metcalf Cabin
• Reports any accidents or incidents to supervisor and submits appropriate completed forms to supervisor within 24 hours
• Ensures that emergency and first aid forms are completed correctly
• Analyzes and evaluates classes and programs on an ongoing basis, utilizing statistics to plan and market future programs and classes
• Ensures positive customer interaction, seeks out and obtains input on new programs and levels of interest by working closely with the community
• Updates program information and communicates with Recreation Services Supervisor to ensure accurate information is available to patrons and at the front desk
• Manages complaints involving program participants and disciplinary issues involving staff and reports any changes, conflicts or unsafe circumstances to supervisor
• Establishes maintenance and equipment inspection logs; ensures daily inspections at facility opening for equipment conditions, vandalism, cleaning and necessary supplies; and reports any needs or situations to supervisor
• Requests and orders approved supplies and equipment for the adult and youth programs and ensures proper care, operation, and maintenance of such equipment and supplies
• Operates the adult and youth programs within the allocated annual budget
• Maintains current American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Physical Education or related field and at least two (2) years of progressive experience in recreation planning, including initiating and supervising adult and youth programs. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Application Deadline: 7/21/2026