Recreation Supervisor - Facilities

Commerce City

Commerce City (CO)

On-site

USD 78,309 - 87,010

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

6% retirement contribution match

3% 457 Deferred Compensation match

Generous leave policy

Work/life balance

Job summary

A local government entity in Commerce City seeks a Recreation Supervisor – Facilities to enhance community well-being at their recreational centers. The role includes oversight of operations, strategic development, and fiscal accountability. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in facility management, along with leadership skills for supervising staff and programs.

Qualifications

3 years of experience in facility operations and program coordination.
Must possess current CPR and First Aid certificate.
Valid Colorado driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the recreation facilities.
Develop strategic goals to support Department's mission.
Evaluate and change policies for operations improvement.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Budget management

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join to apply for the Recreation Supervisor - Facilities role at Commerce City

This range is provided by Commerce City. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$78,309.00/yr - $87,010.00/yr

Join our dynamic team as the Recreation Supervisor – Facilities, where you will play a vital role in enhancing community well-being and engagement at our two multi-use recreational facilities, Bison Ridge Recreation Center and Eagle Pointe Recreation Center. Under the guidance of the Recreation Superintendent Operations, you’ll oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors. We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere, empowering you to bring your unique perspective and ideas to our community. This is a safety-sensitive position, exercising a high degree of discretion, trust, and confidence, responsible for administrative, supervisory, and professional work within the Recreation Centers.

Serves as a professional ambassador of the Department and City by maintaining a professional image, a team-based collaborative approach & a high level of internal and external customer service
Develops strategic division goals and objectives to support Department’s mission
Provides sound fiscal (including budget development and accountability) and risk management responsibility to the Division and Department
Formulates and prescribes work methods and procedures, training and professional development to be followed by work group, and takes necessary steps to improve operations
Demonstrates considerable knowledge of the recreational and leisure time needs of a diverse community and special populations, and of the equipment, space and the resources necessary to provide the successful fulfillment of such needs
Observes necessary precautions to assure general public safety; inspects facilities and program areas for safety and maintenance needs by conduction facility walk-throughs on an on-going systematic basis and reports/oversees maintenance repairs
Evaluates, develops and/or changes policies, procedures, and methods for operations of two multi-use recreation facilities (Bison Ridge at 108,000 sq ft and Eagle Pointe at 77,000 sq ft)
Leads budget preparation and management of revenues and expenses associated with both recreational facilities, to ensure strong financial performance
Sets work priorities and oversees professional staff, setting procedures that require staff to provide top notch customer service
Sets work priorities for building attendant staff in custodial tasks for maintaining both recreation facilities
Performs ongoing evaluation of center operations and programs to identify community needs and recommends appropriate operational changes, as well as program modifications to the recreation superintendent
Demonstrates leadership by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals
Exhibits collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees
Performs other projects and duties as assigned

Essential Supervisory Duties

Provides direct supervision to two facility coordinators, and indirect supervision to six facility assistants, 4 building attendants, and multiple VHEs (variable-hour employees)
Inspires employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership of what they do
Mentors employees in the development of their skills, and assists them in eliminating barriers to their professional growth
Provides meaningful, timely employee performance evaluations, and effectively address employee performance issues

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field required and three years progressively responsible experience in facility operations; program coordination; recreation planning; and supervision, orientation and training of subordinate staff required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. Must possess current CPR and First Aid certificate or be able to obtain within three months of hire. Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license and good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, use of all parts of speech
and expertise in directing and coordinating assigned programs
training methods and instructional techniques to teach others through explanation, demonstration and supervised practice

Skill

making long-range plans for future program growth and expansion
directing and supervising special events to ensure organization and quality
using independent judgment and decision-making within established policies
performing mathematical calculations, basic principles of algebra and geometry, and estimating time and weight

Ability

handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
work long, irregular hours when necessary
work with individuals with disabilities and make necessary adaptations
relate to diverse individuals and groups from a wide variety of educational and cultural backgrounds
speak with poise, voice control and confidence
exercise strong leadership
keep abreast of any changes in policy, procedures, methods, and needs of the Department
develop and monitor program budgets based on program needs, staffing salaries and supplies

Equipment Used, Work Environment and Physical Activities

Driving: May need, or have ability, to drive a city or personal vehicle in the normal course of business
Office Equipment: Daily use of computer, keyboard, copier, scanner, printer, calculator, phone (desk and cell). Daily use of software programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel.
Other Equipment: Cleaning supplies, stereo, first aid equipment, camera, variety of recreation tools and equipment
Physical Activities: Light physical activity that may include walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying
Lifting: Ability to lift, carry, and exert up to 40 pounds
Vision and Hearing: Must have visual acuity to see and read paper and electronic documents. Ability to differentiate between type styles and sizes, colors and shades of color. Must be able to answer telephones, communicate conversation and respond to verbal inquires.
Exposure to Environmental Conditions: May be exposed to extreme heat, cold, dry, wet, odors, smoke, loud noises, vibrations, dust or intense light, and biohazards
Schedule: Position generally scheduled Monday - Friday; occasionally weekend work. May require attendance at evening meetings or after-hour events
Additional Working Conditions: May be exposed to work settings that vary in convenience and comfort

Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities for the essential functions of the job.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications. Employees are accountable for all duties associated with this position.

The City of Commerce City is an equal opportunity employer.

Hiring salary is dependent upon experience.

The hiring range is $78,309.18 - $87,010.20 / annually

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today. Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.

Process Overview:

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application and include a resume and cover letter, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

Application Review: Applications for candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.

Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

Deadline to apply - October 29th, 2025

Zoom Interviews - Week of November 3rd, 2025

Panel Interviews - Week of November 10th, 2025

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