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
This position is expected to stay open until 11:59PM on Sunday, December 21. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59PM on Sunday, December 21.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring salary range for this position is $60,000/year - $76,000/year, based on experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include, but are not limited to:
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Find out more about the benefits we offer our employees to find balance and build a mile high career.
Location and Schedule
We are seeking to fill a total of two (2) Recreation Supervisor positions; one (1) at 5090 Recreation Center and one (1) at Athmar Recreation Center, both in Denver, Colorado.
Recreation Supervisors may work a variable schedule to include mornings, evenings, and weekends, dependent on business needs. These positions are expected to work on-site
Learn more about the 5090 Broadway Recreation Center by visiting the recreation center’s webpage.
Learn more about the Athmar Recreation Center by visiting the recreation center’s webpage.
What You’ll Do
The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is powered by employees who are passionate about making a positive impact on our communities. Every day, we serve a vibrant and diverse population—children, youth, adults, active older adults, and adaptive participants—through programs and services designed to help people connect, grow, and thrive. With busy recreation centers serving multi-generational and multicultural patrons, our team creates welcoming spaces full of energy and opportunity.
Recreation Supervisors are at the heart of that mission. They provide day-to-day leadership, support front-line staff, and ensure our centers deliver exceptional service. In this role, you’ll work both independently and collaboratively to manage facility operations, keep programs running smoothly, and champion the center’s role in the broader community.
Specifically, as a Recreation Supervisor you will:
- Oversee, schedule, and support all aspects of daily center operations
- Build strong relationships with community groups and partners to identify needs, shape programming, and enhance services
- Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate recreation staff—helping your team grow and succeed
- Coordinate events, programs, and activities and collaborate across recreation teams to build innovative, integrated offerings
- Work with your center team to develop community engagement strategies and bring an equity lens to core programming
- Manage the center budget and allocate resources wisely
- Ensure a safe, positive environment for staff and patrons by implementing policies and guidelines
- Recommend process improvements that boost efficiency and enhance customer experience
- Proactively troubleshoot operational issues and establish standards for effective problem resolution
- Lead performance management, provide feedback, and support employee development
- Respond to employee concerns and manage documentation related to disciplinary action, when needed
What You’ll Bring
Our next Recreation Supervisor will be a team builder—someone who inspires, motivates, and supports a diverse group of recreation professionals and front-line staff. You’ll bring a strategic, solutions-oriented mindset and a genuine commitment to community. Cultural awareness, empathy, and the ability to engage residents from all walks of life will be essential to your success.
In joining the DPR team as a Recreation Supervisor, you’ll be at the forefront of realizing the “Game Plan for a Healthy City.” You’ll help ensure our centers adapt to the changing needs of Denver’s residents, connect people across generations and cultures, diversify our programs to reflect the rich fabric of our city, re-invest in our communities with an equity-focus, and grow our reach so everyone feels welcomed and energized.
Above all, we are looking for a genuine community-builder who leads with heart. We prioritize an authentic listener with a collaborative attitude, believing that a passion for uniting people is the true foundation for success in this role. While leadership and recreation-related experience is valued, we are most interested in candidates who are eager to engage with and uplift every member of our diverse communities.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
- Experience supervising and developing full-time and part-time staff
- A track record of improving operations, managing facility budgets, and ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning
- Strong background in customer service, community engagement, and recreation programming
- Experience serving adults, youth, teens, and active older adults from diverse backgrounds
- Experience hiring, training, and supporting staff growth
- Familiarity with cash handling and program registration systems such as ActiveNet
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Recreation Management, Sports Management, or a related field
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Experience: Three (3) years of experience in recreational operations or in a core recreation function(s)
- Education & Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post high school education; additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
- License/Certifications: Requires certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of application or by the completion of probation; licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CR2584 Recreation Supervisor
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$58,656.00 - $96,782.00
Target Pay
$60,000/year - $76,000/year, based on experience
Agency
Parks and Recreation
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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