Recreation Program Lead - Operations

City of Greeley; Colorado; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Greeley is seeking a Recreation Program Lead to supervise on-site facilities, services, programs and events within the Recreation Division. The role reports to the Recreation Coordinator and guides hourly staff and volunteers, ensuring autonomous operation after training and sound judgment in all areas of the facility and program delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years of recreation experience, 3 years of customer service, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of recreation experience.
• 3 years of customer service experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license including clean driving record.
• Current certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED or ability to obtain within three months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate positive youth-centered recreation programs.
• Aid in the planning, oversight, and delivery of drop-in programming, special events, and other services, supporting part-time staff.
• Engage participants and guardians effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Explain and enforce facility/program rules and policies, positively representing the City.

Skills

Recreation experience

Customer service

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid/AED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Salary Ranges: $15.16 - $21.75 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $15.16 - $18.46 Hourly

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency, posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide HERE.

Job Summary:

The Recreation Program Lead position is an integral part of the City of Greeley’s Recreation Division and is responsible for the on-site supervision and management of recreation facilities, services, programs, and events. The Recreation Program Lead will report to the Recreation Coordinator and serve as a main point of contact and staff member in charge in the absence of full-time professional staff, providing oversight and leadership to hourly staff and volunteers. Upon hire and undergoing all necessary training, the Recreation Program Lead is expected to work autonomously and exercise sound judgment, effectively serving all areas of the facility and/or program.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• One to three (1-3) years of recreation experience.
• Three (3) years of customer service experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license including clean driving record.
• Current certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire required.

Preferred

• One year of event planning and program development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Ability to work evenings

Travel

• Category A-Standard Local Travel: This positionrequires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and facilitate positive youth-centered recreation programs.
• Aids in the planning, oversight, and delivery of Greeley Recreation drop-in programming, special events, and other various services, supporting and leading other part-time staff including, but not limited to, Guest Service Representatives and Child Care Attendants.
• Engages participants (and their guardians) effectively and productively in a fast-paced environment.
• Explain and enforce facility and/or program rules, policies, and procedures while positively representing the City.
• Provide first-rate customer support to members, guests, participants, and the public, resolving immediate concerns as best as possible with the established guidelines and framework of the facility and/or program.
• Act quickly, calmly, and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Support full-time professional staff with administrative tasks and projects.
• Attend and assist with staff meetings and trainings
• Supports the Operation Coordinator in coordinating and communicating with contracted instructors and service providers
• Holds office and program hours, performing administrative tasks and program facilitation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment

• Frequent interruptions and heavy public contact.
• Sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed indoors or outdoors and in adverse weather or extremely hot conditions, where one may be exposed to loud noises, dust, fumes, and chemicals.
• Workdays may extend from early morning to late evening, as well as weekends and holidays, as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Vision to perform physical activities, read computer keyboards, reference books and other written documents.
• Strength and stamina enough to walk, stand, stretch, bend, lift or carry up to 49 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to complete daily work such as operating computer keyboards, drive and operate motor vehicles, and operate other office equipment and complete paperwork.

EOE Statement:

The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: [e-mail] .

Conditions of Employment:

Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.