Top 24 Recreation Jobs in Fort Carson Co

Park Operations Supervisor
El Paso County —Colorado Springs, CO
- $80,000 - $87,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pass drug screening
Park Senior Training & Safety Program Specialist
El Paso County —Colorado Springs, CO
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Opportunities for advancement
Adaptive Sport Specialist
Wounded Warrior Project —Colorado Springs, CO
- $52,684 - $65,856 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
Activities Director - Memory Care Community
MorningStar Senior Management LLC —Colorado Springs, CO
- $61,500 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Older adults
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Senior Planner – Parks, Rec, & Cultural Svc
City of Colorado Springs, CO —Colorado Springs, CO
- $41.12 - $49.36 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Activities Associate
Mountain Region Ambulatory —Colorado Springs, CO
- $18.00 - $29.46 an hour
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
Art Instructor
Woodland Park —Woodland Park, CO
- $20 - $25 an hour
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Paid time off
Sertich Ice Center Attendant (PT Recreation & Camp Support) - (Seasonal Position)
City of Colorado Springs, CO —Colorado Springs, CO
- $15.16 - $19.40 an hour
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Sanitation
- Driver's License
- Cell phone reimbursement
Multi-Sport Lead Coach (Ages 1-10)
Amazing Athletes —Colorado Springs, CO
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Parks Maintenance Worker - Urban Parks - (Seasonal Position)
City of Colorado Springs, CO —Colorado Springs, CO
- $15.16 - $23.94 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Cell phone reimbursement
Activities Assistant
The Center at Cordera —Colorado Springs, CO
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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Recreation Therapist
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES —Colorado Springs, CO
- $23.94 - $27.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Park Team Member
Kids Empire Colorado LLC —Colorado Springs, CO
- $15.16 - $16.16 an hour
- Part-time
- Sanitation
- English
- Experience working with children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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TEMPORARY Park Maintenance– Cheyenne Mountain State Park
State of Colorado —Colorado Springs, CO
- $18 an hour
- Temporary
- Carpentry
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Opportunities for advancement
SEASONAL - Parks Maintenance Worker SIMD (PT Maintenance Support)
City of Colorado Springs, CO —Colorado Springs, CO
- $15.16 - $21.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Hand tools
- Cell phone reimbursement
Flag Football | Sports Official
Woodland Park —Woodland Park, CO
- $18 - $20 an hour
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
Scorekeeper
Woodland Park —Woodland Park, CO
- $14.81 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
Parks and Maintenance Technician II
Woodmen Hills Metro District —Peyton, CO
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Activities Assistant
The Gardens at ViewPointe —Colorado Springs, CO
- $14.40 - $17.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Heavy lifting
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Soccer | Sports Official
Woodland Park —Woodland Park, CO
- $18 - $20 an hour
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off

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Park Operations Supervisor

El Paso County -
Colorado Springs, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $87,000 a year

Qualifications

Commercial truck driving
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

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VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

VALUES

Service Focused • Collaborative • Accountable • Trustworthy • Transparent

Job Summary

Do you have a passion for the great outdoors, a green thumb for nurturing vibrant landscapes, and a natural ability to lead others? Are you ready to advance your career while preserving and enhancing the beauty of El Paso County's parks? If so, we invite you to apply for the Park Operations Supervisor position based out of Fountain Creek Regional Park. This position will oversee various parks, trails, and open spaces in El Paso County’s south park district.

In this rewarding leadership role, you'll oversee daily maintenance and operations while leading a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional park experiences. You'll provide direction, mentorship, and hands-on support as you coordinate maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, turf management, construction projects, facility improvements, and trail and open space management. From developing staff and managing budgets to planning projects and ensuring safe, high-quality operations, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the beauty, functionality, and sustainability of our parks.

This is your opportunity to combine your passion for the outdoors with your leadership expertise and make a lasting impact on the community. Join El Paso County Parks to help preserve the natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and legacy of El Paso County Parks for generations to come.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training is provided by El Paso County for qualified employees.

Hiring Range: $80,000.00 - $87,000.00 annually

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm. This position will be 4x10’s, as well as when needed (i.e., may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays)

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Under the direction of the Park Operations Division Leadership, plans, organizes, and supervises the work of park maintenance personnel. Ensures work is performed according to departmental goals and schedules. Performs skilled labor tasks associated with park maintenance. Provides a professional example of work standards, ethics, and positive attitude for colleagues. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates maintenance activities for the Division, including grounds maintenance and facility or equipment maintenance, and construction, including turf and irrigation maintenance, horticulture activities, minor construction, facility cleaning, and trash collection. Provides supervision, mentorship, guidance, and training to staff. Conducts performance evaluations and motivates employees to reach peak productivity and performance; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process.
Coordinates maintenance and construction activities with other crews, volunteers, County departments and divisions, other organizations, and the public as necessary. Ensures work is performed according to maintenance goals and guidelines.
Inspects maintenance and construction activities and provides project schedules, reports, and data analysis to management and ensures efficient deployment of resources. Coordinates with Division Leadership concerning equipment, materials, and staffing needs and requirements.
Interprets and implements procedures and standards for the maintenance and completion of assigned operations. Reviews progress and recommends changes in priorities and schedules.
Tours district facilities on an ongoing basis and identifies necessary repairs. Monitors work of outside contractors and assists in the development and implementation of strategic planning, goals, goal measurement, objectives, and priorities of assigned programs. Responsible for monitoring the budget for assigned district and ensuring projects are completed within budget.
Performs skilled labor in any or all of the areas of grounds maintenance and facility or equipment maintenance and construction, including turf and irrigation maintenance, horticulture activities, minor construction, facility cleaning, and trash collection.
Performs labor tasks required in the maintenance of park facilities, including the use and operation of specialized vehicles, equipment, and power tools as needed for assigned maintenance and improvement projects.
Operates light and heavy equipment and vehicles such as riding mower, skid-steer, backhoe, turf maintenance equipment, and dump truck. Performs inspections, routine preventative maintenance, and cleaning of assigned vehicles.
Identifies and recommends the need for various minor and major capital improvements to management within assigned areas,, including existing and potential safety concerns, turf, horticulture, forestry, irrigation, building and facility maintenance, construction, and other programs. Determines and recommends additional supplies, tools, or materials needed to complete recommended improvements.
Manages district budget, tracks expenses, and writes purchase orders.
Responsible for maintaining and purchasing supplies and materials as needed; maintains records of all purchases and expenditures.
Works with Recreation staff to prepare facilities for the County Fair.
Attends management, parks, planning, and other meetings as needed.
Performs other duties as required.

Supervision Exercised: This classification requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or unit(s) including providing input on hiring/disciplinary action and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. A first-line or second-line supervisor typically performs these tasks.

Supervision Received: Receives administrative supervision. This classification typically performs job duties and resolves conflict according to their own judgment and initiatives, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight, and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Extensive knowledge of landscaping, forestry, arboriculture, and horticulture.
Extensive knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of park areas and facilities.
Knowledge of hand and power tools, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs.
Knowledge of Park Operations Division programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs to include Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to effectively supervise and train staff and ensure that assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner; ability to objectively review, evaluate, and document the performance of employees.
Ability to safely operate light and heavy equipment; ability to operate a road grader, skid loader, box-blade, or tractor.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish working relationships with co-workers, County staff, and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to identify problems and develop and recommend resolutions to management.
Ability to create a positive atmosphere and environment that fosters teamwork.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Four years of progressively responsible work experience in maintenance or construction.
Two years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in park administration, horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field.
Six years of progressively responsible work experience in maintenance or construction.
Turf Management Experience.

Licenses/Certificates

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must obtain a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake (L) restriction within six months of employment; Tanker Endorsement (N) preferred; CDL training is provided by El Paso County.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.

Work Conditions

Duties are performed both indoors and outside in the field in various weather conditions. Requires physical effort to perform frequent lifting, bending, and climbing. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Physical hazards may be present when mixing or working with chemicals, power tools, and motorized equipment. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department. Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.

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