The Town of Breckenridge Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated and customer service oriented individual for the position of
Sports & Events Coordinator. This position is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and oversight of a wide variety of recreation programs and services that support the Department's mission and enhance the community's quality of life. Working with a high degree of independence under the guidance of Division Managers, the Sports & Events Coordinator leads a functional program area by managing personnel, budgets, guest relations, facilities and equipment, program development, and safety and risk management while ensuring exceptional customer experiences.
The Sports & Events Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operation of youth and adult sports programs, leagues, lessons, races, events, and other recreation activities. Responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating program staff; developing innovative programs that meet community needs; coordinating marketing and registration efforts; and ensuring all activities are safe, organized, and delivered in accordance with industry best practices. This role plays a vital part in fostering a culture of safety, outstanding customer service, and operational excellence, ensuring every program is welcoming, well-managed, and memorable for participants of all ages.
For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions & duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full position description.
FULL-TIME YEAR-ROUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS:
At the Town of Breckenridge, we believe that supporting our employees' well-being is essential to creating an engaged, connected, and high-performing workforce. As part of our commitment to our employees and their families, we offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes quality health benefits, generous leave, retirement savings opportunities, wellness programs, employee events, and a variety of other resources designed to support employees both at work and beyond. For further details on the Town’s benefits package, please click here.
Benefits Package Highlights:
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Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with 100% employer covered premiums for employee only coverage
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Retirement Benefits – Town contributes 7% after 6 months and 9% after 6 years into the 401a plus opportunity to invest in a 457 or Roth IRA
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Generous Leave Programs including 8.5 Holidays, Personal, Annual, Sick, Volunteer Time Off and Sabbatical Leave
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Free Recreation Wellness Pass for employees and their families for the Recreation Center, Gold Run Nordic Center, and the Stephen C. West Ice Arena as well as substantially discounted golf rates at the Breckenridge Golf Club
Perks Highlights:
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Leadership Development & Training Opportunities
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Tuition and Education Reimbursement
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Employee transitional housing support, Down Payment Assistance Program and Rental Deposit Assistance Program
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Tenure Award Recognition
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Annual Discretionary Bonus
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Early Registration and discounted Youth After School and Camp Programs at the Breckenridge Recreation Center
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Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations
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Free Breck E-Ride electric bikeshare membership
Town of Breckenridge Core Values:
The Town of Breckenridge’s
Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive
Community, embracing
Adaptability and
Innovation, upholding
Integrity, promoting effective
Communication, and practicing
Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School Diploma required.
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Bachelors Degree in Recreation or other related field preferred.
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Two (2) years minimum direct work experience required in specified field required (e.g., recreation, sports, event planning, etc.).
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Two (2) of more years of direct employee supervision experience required, including experience with supervising, hiring, training, evaluating and leadership of staff.
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Experience and ability to proficiently use a variety of computer programs, including but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, MS Outlook, recreation program software (e.g., Active, Kaizen), and UKG Ready timekeeping software.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:
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Basic CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications are required within 60 days of hire.
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Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) required within 60 days of hire.
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Valid Colorado Driver's license required within 30 days of employment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Five (5) or more years of work experience as a supervisor or higher level.
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Three (3) or more years of experience in recreational sports and/or events programming and activities.
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One (1) or more years experience officiating high school or adult sports leagues (basketball, volleyball, kickball, lacrosse, softball).
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Previous experience with developing, implementing, and monitoring budget(s) preferred.
Hiring Pay Range: $2,256 - $2,688 bi-weekly or $58,656 - $69,888 if annualized.
Full Pay Range: $2,256 - $3,120 bi-weekly or $58,656 - $81,120 if annualized.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Qualified applicants must attached the following with their online application:
WORK SCHEDULE:
The work schedule for this position varies widely, dependent upon operational and staffing needs. The individual in this position must be flexible in terms of availability and may be required to work shifts as needed to meet business needs, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
Potential Housing Available
The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps
