Recreation Coordinator Programs - Climbing and Adult Athletics

*Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The application must be filled out completely; stating"see resume"anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option.
• Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

Job Title: Recreation Coordinator - Climbing & Adult Athletics
Department: Recreation
Classification: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $25.45/hour - $28.64/hour

Salary Range: $25.45/hour - $38.18/hour

Position Summary: Performs a variety of duties, including technical and administrative support and customer service, consistent with the organization's values and mission statement. Maintains commercial climbing structures for safety and industry compliance. Organizes and instructs indoor and outdoor community programs for adults and youth. Also provides oversite of adult athletic programs, tournaments and events.
Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor- Programs.

Essential Job Functions:
Customer Service
*Greets and assists visitors and answers the phone at the front desk of the Recreation facilities. Provides positive customer service and information regarding the recreation facilities, program content and registration process. Deals with any customer issues that may arise in the course of work.

Recreation Programming
*Develops and implements new and ongoing programs within our outdoor recreation and climbing programs, and indoor/outdoor climbing classes.
*Responsible for managing and facilitating daily program operations of assigned programs.
*Promotes and markets new programs through different forms of media and updating the website.
*Responsible for coordinating recreation's programs which include daily programs, events, tournaments, and other services associated with adult athletics.
*Collects and organizes surveys to identify needs of the local community to develop and improve programs.
*Effectively communicates adequate information to program participants and staff.
*Assists with promoting and marketing programs through different forms of media.
*Researches and evaluates program offerings for best practice for meeting community needs. Recruit, train, and supervise seasonal staff and program volunteers.

Recreation Operations
*Responsible for completion and submittal of the US Forest Service and Pitkin County Open Space Land Permits for all programs using these resources. Creates and maintains recreation information on the website, voicemail and publications, including the Reach screens and web page. Oversees revenues and expenses for assigned recreation programs.

Safety
*Maintains the safety standards of the Climbing Wall at the Red Brick Recreation Center and Climbing Tower at the ARC. Reports and documents weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly safety checks on all climbing areas, building safety checks, and facility equipment for safety and liability concerns. Completes route setting for rock climbing wall at the Red Brick and climbing tower at the ARC for the safety and enjoyment of patrons.

City Organizational Values
*Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
- Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies and behaviors in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:
*Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
*Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
*Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
*Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities and challenges.
*Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
*Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
*Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Two years of recreation or other relevant experience, work experience should include customer service.

Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Email), Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, recreation scheduling software, online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web based platforms, update recreation website, and point of sale software.

Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a AMGA SPI and BICP LEVEL 2 Instructor certifications or be able to obtain within the first 6 months of start date. Must possess First Aid and CPR Certification. Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date. Must complete Incident Command System (ICS) training levels 100, 200 and 400 within the first year of start date. Must complete safe sport training within 30 days of start date.

Preferred Candidate: Has two years previous recreation programming experience and lead worker experience. Bachelor's degree from an accredited school, college or university.

NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.

NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Position Type and Work Hours:
*Regular full time, hours may vary with workload. Hours and schedule will vary depending on programs and events. Days and hours will change regularly.
*Evenings/Weekends/Holidays may be required depending on department needs and special projects.

Work Environment:
*Indoors: Recreation center which includes office environment, ice/aquatics facility, and recreational environment. Noise level in work environment may be high. Will be working around hazardous material in the ice mechanical plant and aquatics checmical rooms.
*Outdoors/Off-Site: Meetings, special events, and trainings. Some outdoor work may be required that involves varied weather conditions.

Physical Demands:
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 50 pounds from one level to another.
Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer