Recreation Service Specialist - Community Programming

Community Programming is seeking a Recreation Service Specialist to help run the Imagination Station in Lionshead and help with our After School Program, School's Out Camp and summer day camps for the Vail Valley.

Position duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Imagination Station (all aspects)
• Supporting/working at After School, Camp Vail or Pre Kamp when needed
• Administering all aspects of recreation programming, and mentoring hourly personnel, communicating department and VRD operations, policies, and procedures, and executing departmental goals and strategies
• Representing VRD as liaison to youth-serving agencies, community organizations and professional associations
• Perform other assigned duties as needed

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: 

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: One to three (1-3) years of progressively responsible experience in recreation and/or community programming for youth

Required Licenses, Certificates or Training:

• Valid Driver’s license
• Completion of required annual training and coursework
• Required state licensing in standard precautions, universal precautions, and medication administration
•  Minimum 460 hours of documented work with school age children recognized by state licensing
• CPR, first aid, and AED certifications or ability to obtain within first six months of hire
• Water safety instructor or lifeguard certification preferred
• CBI, FBI, and TRAILS background check, and equivalent checks in all states of residence in the past five years 

This position is a full-time, year-round benefited position. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401a/457 retirement (with employer match), ski pass, paid time off and much more! 

Pay: $26.17 - $36.63 per hour Depending on Experience 

Please email Sara Eaton, Community Programming Director at seaton@vailrec.com or Human Resources April Heredia at aheredia@vailrec.com with resume to apply.

Recreation Service Coordinator - Community Programming

Community Programming is seeking a Recreation Service Coordinator to help run our After School, School's Out and summer day camps for the Vail Valley. 

Position duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and implementing After School Programs, Schools Out Programs, Camp Vail, special events (such as Easter Egg Hunt, 4th of July, Trick or Treat Trot, etc.), Imagination Station, and birthday parties
• Representing VRD as liaison to youth-serving agencies, community organizations and professional associations
•  Administering all aspects of recreation programming, and mentoring hourly personnel, communicating department and VRD operations, policies, and procedures, execute departmental goals and strategies
• Hiring and training personnel under the supervision of Community Programming Director

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in recreation, education, early childhood/elementary education, and/or related field 
• Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in recreation and/or community programming for youth

Required Licenses, Certificates or Training: 

• Valid Driver’s license
• Completion of required annual training and coursework
• Required state licensing in standard precautions, universal precautions, and medication administration
• Minimum 460 hours of documented work with school-age children recognized by state licensing
• CPR, first aid, and AED certifications or ability to obtain within first six months of hire
• Water safety instructor or lifeguard certification preferred
• CBI, FBI, and TRAILS background check, and equivalent checks in all states of residence in the past five years 

This position is a full-time, year-round benefited position. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401a/457 retirement (with employer match), ski pass, paid time off and much more! 

Pay: $28.85 - $40.39 per hour Depending on Experience 

Please email Sara Eaton, Community Programming Director at seaton@vailrec.com or Human Resources April Heredia at aheredia@vailrec.com with resume to apply.

Director of Gymnastics - Vail, CO

Vail Gymnastics is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and highly motivated recreational Director of Gymnastics to lead and grow our recreational and team gymnastics program.

This leadership position is ideal for someone who loves coaching, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and leads by example through positivity, professionalism, and high energy.

The director will oversee all aspects of our recreational and team gymnastics programs, including coach development, class quality, customer experience, enrollment growth, and day-to-day operations. They will also be expected to teach classes. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can inspire both athletes and coaches while creating a fun, engaging, safety conscious and organized environment where children love to learn and families love to stay.

The ideal candidate:

• Leads by example and isn't afraid to jump into classes
• Brings energy, enthusiasm, and positivity every day
• Creates an environment where kids are excited to come to class
• Coaches and develops other coaches
• Takes ownership of program growth and quality
• Builds strong relationships with families and staff
• Believes great coaching and great customer service go hand-in-hand

If you are passionate about gymnastics, love working with children, and enjoy developing coaches while building an outstanding recreational program, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: $84,433-$118,206 Job Range ($84,433-$95,000 Hiring Range)

Benefits: Health, dental and vision and life benefits, 401a/457 retirement plans, golf and skiing privileges, health and wellness plan reimbursement and much more.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports science, gymnastics, and/or related field
• Experience: Six (6) years of experience in gymnastics, recreation, sports and/or related field; with at least four (4) years of those years as a director of gymnastics program

 If interested, please submit your resume to HR at aheredia@vailrec.com

Grill on the Gore Restaurant & Starter Haus (Summer Seasonal)

• Full-time or part-time Grill on the Gore Bartender/Server ($13 per hour plus tips) Must be age 18 or older
• Full-time or part-time Starter Haus F&B attendant ($15 per hour plus tips) Must be age 18 or older
• To apply, email resume to AHeredia@vailrec.com or CDesseauve@vailrec.com

VRD is seeking Pickleball Staff for the Summer!

Vail Recreation District is seeking staff to assist in running summer VRD pickleball programs at the Golden Peak Pickleball Center in Vail.

Qualifications include strong organizational, communication and customer service skills, along with experience teaching sports to both adults and children. This fun, outdoor position includes leading drop-in play, organizing leagues and teaching pickleball to players of all ages and skill levels.

• Full Time and Part Time Positions Available
• Pay: $19-24/hour depending on qualifications.
• Benefits include access to VRD facilities such as golf, tennis, sports events, and more!

Send a RESUME to Human Resources, April Heredia at aheredia@vailrec.com to apply.

Sports Department

Sports Special Event Staff (on-call basis)

• Seeking hourly on-call special event staff for the upcoming summer trail running, mountain bike, whitewater races and other sports events.
• Pay: $18/hour

Sports Umpires and Referees

• Seeking umpires for adult softball - $42/game
• Seeking referees for youth and adult soccer - $35-$50/game
• Seeking officials for fall flag football and winter basketball