Recreation Supervisor- Programs

As the Recreation Supervisor - Programs, you’ll play a key role in enriching the lives of our community members by designing, organizing, and leading recreation and sports programs for all ages. Programs range from softball, kickball, and volleyball leagues to activities like mountain biking, BMX, lacrosse, hockey, soccer, skiing, snowboarding, and more. You’ll help create welcoming spaces by managing facilities, hiring and supporting staff, and developing programs that reflect the needs and interests of our community. Through thoughtful planning, marketing, and evaluation, you’ll ensure our programs stay vibrant, inclusive, and impactful.  

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence 
The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here. 

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan. 

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because: 

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements. 
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals. 
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results. 

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve. What You’ll Do in This Role:  

• Plan and run recreational activities, programs, leagues, and tournaments for youth, teens, adults, and seniors
• Create and implement new programs and micro-events, with an emphasis on outdoor education, teens, seniors, and other underserved populations
• Develop and manage league schedules, brackets, and tournaments; create, update, and follow program manuals, guidelines, and regulations
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise staff and volunteers; conduct performance evaluations and provide accurate payroll reporting
• Schedule and manage the use of recreational facilities (parks, sports fields, gyms, etc.) and handle basic upkeep, such as cleanup, lining fields, and maintaining equipment
• Track inventory, order supplies, and update equipment
• Assess community needs and gather feedback to guide program development
• Implement marketing and advertising strategies to increase participation in programs and leagues
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with staff and the community through effective communication
• Prioritize safety, high-quality customer service, and business development
• Help develop and monitor expenses for the Recreation Division budget
• Perform “Manager on Duty” responsibilities on a rotating schedule 
• Attend and participate on relevant city teams as well as departmental meetings and focus groups
  

You Have:  

• A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in recreation, physical education, leisure studies, sociology, communications, or a related field
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in recreation services, including one year of supervisory experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license and CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
  

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Bring knowledge of recreation, leisure, and sports program operations and best practices 
• Enjoy leading, coaching, and supporting staff and volunteers in a team environment 
• Are comfortable using and maintaining tools, light equipment, and power-operated machinery 
• Can collect, organize, and communicate information to support planning and decision-making 
• Are prepared for active work that may include both light and heavy physical tasks 
• Work well independently, stay self-motivated, and keep supervisors informed when support or updates are needed 
  

What We Can Offer You: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays
• 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan 
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area
• Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being
• Free transit pass and family member discounts
• Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning
• Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations
  

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