Outdoor Recreation and Alternative Sports Instructor
3 weeks ago
About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
What We Offer
This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work no more than 39 hours per week. The payrate for this position is $19.25/hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits.
Location and Schedule
In this position you can expect to work on-site at various locations that offer Denver Parks and Recreation programming. These programs often take place at some of Colorado’s most sought-after outdoor spaces including various , Denver Urban Parks, the , and various other parks and open spaces across the state. Programs are offered on weekdays and weekends. On‐call positions may have routine or variable work schedules.
What You'll Do
The City and County of Denver’s ’s and teams are gearing up for the best summer yet These exciting and uniquely Colorado programs include climbing, hiking, mountain biking, skateboarding, water sports, teambuilding activities, and so much more.
Both the and program teams are seeking instructors to support the continued growth of these popular and unique programs. Come join the team and work where you play
are responsible for facilitating and/or supporting all water sport programs (stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing), backcountry rock climbing, team building, low and high elements at the Genesee Challenge Course, learn-to-ski and snowboard programs in collaboration with Winter Park, as well as hiking, ice skating, snowshoeing, and cross-country ski adventures for families, youth, adults, and active older adults in the Denver Mountain Parks system and various other parks and open spaces across the state.
are responsible for facilitating and/or supporting programs including biking (inclusive of BMX, E-bike rides, Learn-to-Bike, mountain biking), climbing on artificial rock walls (including ’s climbing wall and the department’s mobile rock wall), roller-skating, skateboarding, disc golf, oversight of Ruby Hill Railyard, snowboarding, and a variety of other program offerings happening within Denver’s Urban Parks System for participants of all ages.
Our department provides intensive training for staff to prepare them for areas in which they do not have direct professional experience. Staffing needs vary season to season, with spring–fall being the busiest time of the year for programs. Instructors are paid $19.25/hour.
As a Recreation Instructor for these program areas, you will:
Deliver a high level of customer service to all program participants
Display a high degree of competency and consideration for safety throughout day-to-day programming
Maintain a positive group atmosphere in which all participants are welcomed, included, and supported
Supporting all facets of program registration and group programming
Maintain proper documentation such as end-of-day trip reports, incident/accident reports, and rope/equipment logs
Monitor weather conditions and make alternative plans in the event of severe or inclement weather
Identify and minimize environmental risks; follow policies and procedures as set forth by the Department of Parks and Recreation
Drive department vehicles, including trucks with trailer-in-tow and 15-passenger mini-buses with participants
Respond to emergencies and provide patient care when appropriate; be prepared to summon help/initiate rescue in backcountry environments with no cellphone reception
About You
What You'll Bring
Our ideal candidate will be a well-rounded outdoor or recreation enthusiast with extensive personal and/or professional experience in areas such as challenge course instruction, backpacking/camping, various water sports, rock climbing and belaying, skateboarding, biking, and more. Our ideal candidate will have reliable transportation and the availability to lead activities throughout our extensive program service area and will be able to participate in our activity-specific in-house trainings provided throughout the season.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Experience leading outdoor programming
Experience working with youth and adults in a recreation setting
Experience in guiding rock climbing, challenge course facilitation, or other urban outdoor sports
Open availability during our peak spring–fall season
Experience driving passenger vans, light-duty trucks, and trailers
Bilingual language skills. After completing an assessment, bilingual staff members may be eligible to receive an additional stipend on their paycheck when using a second language on the job.
CPR and First Aid Certification
Any of the following certifications are preferred at the time of application, but not required:
Wilderness First Aid/Wilderness First Responder Certification
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within 6 months of date of hire. Requires a valid driver’s license at the time of application. (Employees may be eligible to drive department/city vehicles for transportation and subject to motor vehicle record check and required to pass a city sponsored driver safety training course.) Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
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Position Type
OncallPosition Salary Range
$18.29 - $27.44Starting Pay
$19.25/hourAgency
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