Outdoor Recreation Coordinator Full-Time Seasonal
Outdoor Recreation Coordinator Full-Time Seasonal
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Job Description
Mountain Recreation provides a dynamic and engaging environment for both participants and staffone that promotes skill development movement life skills and fun! Were looking for enthusiastic applicants who excel in teamwork demonstrate strong communication and exemplify our core values in every interaction.
We are seeking qualified individuals to introduce youth to outdoor leadership skills natural science education and outdoor recreation in remote settings during our overnight youth programs in the Colorado National Monument and White River National Forest.
Outdoor Recreation Coordinators must be passionate about working with youth of various ages and diverse backgrounds. As role models for positive growth guides will provide support safety and guidance to help youth develop an appreciation for nature acquire the skills needed for overnight outdoor experiences and thrive in a group learning environment.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Title: Outdoor Recreation Coordinator
Location: Districtwide Edwards Field House (Edwards CO) Eagle Pool & Ice Rink (Eagle CO) Gypsum Recreation Center (Gypsum CO)
Schedule: FullTime; Hourly. Seasonal April through end of September
Work Environment: Work will be both indoors and outdoors with hours varying to meet the demands of the position. This may include evening hours weekends holidays and multiday trips. Flexibility is required to successfully complete duties. Outdoor work may involve extreme weather conditions. The position requires continuous mental and visual attention along with physical exertion such as frequent walking bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted. Duties may also involve pushing pulling and kneeling to transport equipment and supplies. The nature of the role is physically demanding and may be stressful requiring constant safety awareness and attention to diverse participant needs under continuous demand.
Supervision Required: Works under the general guidance and direction of the Mountain Recreation Outdoor Recreation Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised: May directly supervise parttime and other seasonal employees volunteers chaperones instructors and campers.
Salary: $24.22$30.29/hour; DOE. Opportunity for overtime pay on overnight trips. Staff in this position are eligible for a $1/hour incentive for Spanish/English bilingual skills upon passing a language competency test.
Seasonal employees in good standing may also qualify for an endofseason bonus of up to $200. Additionally through the WFA/WFR Incentive Program eligible employees can receive partial reimbursement for certification costs (eligibility requirements apply).
Benefits:
- Retirement Savings: 3.75 employer contribution to a 401(a)retirement account.
- Paid Time Off: Accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA.
- Facility Access & Memberships: Complimentary access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and a free membership to the Gypsum Recreation Center.
- Program Discounts: 20 off facility programs for employees and immediate family members.
- Family Discounts: Discounted punch cards for immediate family members at the Gypsum Recreation Center.
- Outdoor Gear Perks: Access to pro deals on top outdoor industry brands through ExpertVoice.
- Scholarship Opportunities: Student scholarship programs available.
- Healthcare Options: Opportunity to enroll in Vail Valley Partnerships One Valley Healthcare Planan affordable healthcare program for employees and their families.
Mountain Recreation believes that everyone including our staff deserves to be healthy and happy. We foster a culture of accountability and flexibility while offering worldclass benefits.
For more details on employee benefits visit: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Statement of Duties: Assist the Outdoor Recreation Supervisor in coordinating and supervising recreation programs and providing highquality recreation opportunities for the community.
Examples of Duties:
- Team Collaboration: Work on a team with the Outdoor Recreation Supervisor and FullTime Coordinator to oversee administrative and handson tasks associated with running a full season of outdoor recreation programming.
- Program Planning & : Assist the Outdoor Recreation Supervisor and FullTime Coordinator with planning coordinating supervising and conducting outdoor recreation programs such as backpacking mountain biking camping rock climbing paddle sports nature art environmental stewardship projects BMX skateboarding and hiking.
- Overnight Trip Planning: Help plan overnight programs including route selection menu planning gear preparation guide briefings pretrip communications with participants creating guide trip folders and permit tracking.
- Field Support: Provide support to staff in the field including being oncall delivering food and supplies evacuating participants making weatherrelated location adjustments and filling in for field staff as needed.
- Instructor Support: Assist instructors and guides with program setup rosters and equipment needs.
- Staff Training: Assist the Outdoor Recreation Supervisor and FullTime Coordinator in leading preseason staff trainings.
- Program Evaluation: Shadow program leads and guides in the field and conduct program evaluations to ensure highquality participant experiences.
- Facility & Gear Maintenance: Inspect and maintain program spaces and the gear room; inventory repair and order outdoor recreation gear as needed to ensure safety and readiness.
- Public Relations & Communication: Provide excellent public relations by notifying class participants and instructors of cancellations schedule changes new classes processing refunds and responding to correspondence.
- Instructor Guidance: Offer guidance to instructors dealing with challenging participant situations.
- Contractor Coordination: Coordinate schedules with contractors and partner agencies to ensure successful outdoor recreation programming.
- Program Logistics: Arrange times locations speakers instructors officials and other participants as necessary for recreational programs.
- Transportation Duties: Drive a truck/trailer combination to transport gear and a 15passenger van to transport program participants.
- Safety & Risk Management: Ensure the safety of participants and staff through the implementation of risk management practices.
- Community Partnerships: Support partnerships with organizations including but not limited to recreation departments school districts towns counties special districts nonprofits and sports associations.
- Program Logistics Support: Ensure logistical support for all outdoor recreation programs.
- Emergency Response: Provide emergency support and apply risk management practices in the field.
- Customer Service: Deliver exemplary customer service to both internal and external guests.
- Program Marketing & Registration: Develop program descriptions and input registration data. Assist with marketing and promotion efforts in coordination with the Marketing Manager.
- Facility Coordination: Work collaboratively with Facility Supervisors to schedule and coordinate the use of program area facilities in accordance with established priorities and regulations.
- Field Guide Support: Serve as a field guide as needed.
- Special Program Assistance: Assist with planning and implementing the Colorado National Monument (CNM) Program.
- PreSeason Training: Attend preseason staff training sessions.
- Facility & Equipment Care: Maintain and care for program facilities equipment and supplies.
- Class Instruction: Instruct various recreational classes as needed or as directed by Mountain Recreation including programs in partnership with Exploramos.
- Additional Responsibilities: Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Considerable knowledge of: theory development practices implementation and evaluation of the assigned program area; age and activityappropriate program planning; risk management in recreation programs; and knowledge of facilities and equipment required for the assigned program area.
Skills and abilities:
- Effectively communicate in both verbal and written form.
- Exercise independent initiative judgment and decisionmaking.
- Demonstrate strong organizational leadership planning and problemsolving skills.
- Effectively supervise and motivate staff
- Work well with a wide variety of people including children youth and adults.
- Actively participate in activities provided by the program area.
- Establish and maintain positive respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.
- Lift restrain and pursue participants when necessary.
- Lift and transport equipment and supplies.
- Work cooperatively with others and create a positive constructive relationship with staff and the general public.
- Be proficient in the use of office equipment including computers.
Requirements:
Education and experience:
- Be 21 years of age or older; AND
- Currently studying recreation or related field; OR
- Recently graduated from a recreation program or related field; OR
- 2 years of experience in outdoor recreation and/or youth serving programs; OR
- Any satisfactory combination of experience and education which demonstrates the knowledge skills and ability to perform the abovedescribed duties.
- Physically fit: Backpacking trips in the summer average 5 8 miles per day at altitudes betweenin varied weather; must be able to carry 70lbs. guide pack. Day hiking involves 24 miles and 2000 elevation gains; must be able to carry 30lbs. guide pack.
- Ability to pass federal background and motor vehicle check.
- Knowledge of Leave No Trace practices.
- Comfortable with camping hiking wilderness travel and team building experiences.
- Prior experience working with youth and youth overnight outdoor programs.
- Rock climbing hiking wilderness travel and team building experience (preferably in the Rocky Mountain Region).
- Spanish language proficiency and cultural literacy (preferred).
Certifications
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification (required)
- Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR or the ability to obtain these certifications prior to beginning employment. Preference will be given to candidates with an active WFR certification.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
You are welcome at Mountain Rec for who you are no matter where you come from what you look like or what keeps you active. Recreation is for everyoneand so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our organization the more we will all thrive contribute and be forwardthinking! So bring us your personal experience your perspectives and your background. It is in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way we PLAY.
Colorado Residents: We are committed to fair hiring practices. In any materials you submit you may redact or remove ageidentifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. This position will require the applicant to verify the meeting of a minimum age requirement of 21 years old as such requirement is a bona fide occupational qualification pertaining to public safety and required by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
