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DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE

 Highlands Ranch Metro District is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual for its Director of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space.  The Metro District is a full-service metropolitan district serving the community of Highlands Ranch, with a population of more than 92,000 residents.  The Metro District owns and maintains an impressive network of outdoor recreation amenities.  With 24 parks, more than 70 miles of trails, and 2,200 acres of natural open space, Highlands Ranch is home to an active community and a diverse wildlife population.   

This position requires complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing and directing the divisions within the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department.  The Director is responsible for an annual budget of $8.6 million with services including the planning and management of parks, parkways along major roads, multi-use trail system, community forestry, recreation programs, open space management, park rangers, and associated support services. The Director also represents the Metro District in local, regional and state interactions regarding parks, open space and recreation issues.

Successful applicant must have graduated from a four-year college or university with a degree in parks, recreation, landscape architecture or a closely related field.  Additionally, a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in the parks, recreation, and open space field is required. Strong writing and presentation skills are a necessity.  Applicants with an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered. 

Please submit your application, resume, Background Check Authorization form, and current Motor Vehicle Record to Highlands Ranch Metro District, Human Resources, 62 West Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129.  Application and Background Check Authorization forms are available here.  Pre-employment drug screening will be conducted.

Hiring salary range is from approximately $83,000 to more than $100,000.   Salary will be commensurate with experience.   Excellent benefits are included with this position.  

Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Job Posting No.  2010-009
March 3, 2010

 

TEMPORARY PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
POSITIONS

Highlands Ranch Metro District is looking for qualified applicants to fill our temporary Parks, Open Space, and Recreation positions.  Successful applicants must be self-motivated, quality minded, and have a desire to provide exceptional service to our community.

There are over 40 temporary positions available from mid-March through December.   Temporary employment period ranges from twelve weeks to forty weeks.  These positions work a forty (40) hour work week and may include weekends and holidays.  Employment period may be extended if funding remains available. 

Primary duties of our temporary Park Technician positions include parks, parkways, sports fields and open space maintenance, including janitorial service for our facilities and trails.  Responsibilities vary and will depend upon position.  See below for a description of Park Technician job duties.

All applicants must be dependable and have a strong desire to be a team player.  Our temporary parks and recreation positions help us continue providing the Highlands Ranch community with outstanding recreation programs, parks, sports fields and open space areas.  You must be at least eighteen (18) years old, have a valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record to apply. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is also required.  Pre-employment drug screening and background checks will be conducted.

Salary range is $8.00 to $13.00 per hour depending upon experience.

Please submit your application, Background Check Authorization and current Motor Vehicle Record to Highlands Ranch Metro Districts, Human Resources, 62 West Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO   80129.  (303) 791-0430   Application and Background Check Authorization forms are available here. Please indicate your job preference on your application.  See below for a complete listing of positions available!

Applications will be accepted until all positions have been filled.

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Positions Available

Parks Maintenance

Sports Fields:  Field preparation and layout for sports programs.

Cultural Practices:  Involves aeration, fertilization, top dressing and seeding applications

Horticulture:  Involves planting and maintaining annual and perennial flowerbeds.

Turf Maintenance:  Involves mowing, trimming, edging, and equipment maintenance.

Landscape Projects:  Involves drainage, construction, and repair projects.

Irrigation:  Involves maintenance and repair of parkway irrigation systems.

Park Services

Park Services:  Involves cleaning and upkeep of park shelters and facilities; contact and interaction with park visitors.

Urban Forestry

Forestry:  Involves plantings, fertilizations and general care of trees.

Facilities

 Facilities:  Involves maintenance, repairs and inspections of buildings, parks, playgrounds and skate parks.

Open Space

Park Ranger:  Involves visitor contact, rules compliance and outdoor education.

Open Space:  Includes resource management, reclamation, weed management and trail maintenance.


 

Batting Cage Attendant
 

Highlands Ranch Metro District Parks, Recreation & Open Space is accepting applications for a part-time temporary Batting Cage Attendant.  This position will provide supervision and management of the batting cages at Redstone Park and assist the Recreation Supervisor in the administration and smooth operation of the facility. 

 

The Batting Cage Attendant will be responsible for but not limited to; collecting admissions, customer relations, maintaining the equipment in proper working order, writing basic reports, answering phone calls, selling concessions, general cleaning, monitoring activity and reporting any problems, and complying with all appropriate district policies and procedures. 

 

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.  This is a temporary part-time position working from 6 - 40 hours per week, March – October.

 

Successful candidate must have experience working with the public, the ability to perform mathematical calculations involving money, customer service, and general knowledge of operating equipment and computers.  Applicant must also have excellent people, communication, and conflict management skills and have the ability to work independently. 

Please submit application and Background Check Authorization to Highlands Ranch Metro Districts, Human Resources, 62 West Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO   80129.  Application and Background Check Authorization forms are available here. Pre-employment drug testing will be done.

Minimum salary is $8 - $10 per hour.  Salary depends upon qualifications.

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Posting No.  2010-005
February 11, 2010


 

Adult Softball Field Supervisor

Highlands Ranch Metro Districts Parks, Recreation & Open Space is accepting applications for a part-time temporary Adult Softball Field Supervisor.  This position will provide supervision of the adult softball leagues and assist the Recreation Coordinator in the administration and smooth operation of leagues. 

 

Duties include: supervising umpires, players, spectators; umpiring, evaluating umpires, some field prep, and liaison with team managers and players, 5-35 hours per week, March – October.  Leagues are offered Sunday through Friday evenings.  Varied shifts include evening hours. 

 

Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.  Candidate must know and be able to apply the rules of adult softball, must have excellent people, communication, and conflict management skills and have the ability and knowledge to umpire.

Please submit your application and Background Check Authorization form to Highlands Ranch Metro District, Human Resources, 62 West Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO   80129.  Application and Background Check Authorization forms are available here.

Minimum salary is $11 per hour.  Salary depends upon qualifications.

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Posting No.  2010-006
February 11, 2010

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