JOB LOCATION

18150 E Vassar Pl Aurora, Colorado 80013

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation management, facilities management, public administration, or other directly related field

Experience: 

• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in recreation administration, athletic training, sports management, or other related discipline
• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of general office equipment and its operation
• Knowledge of personal computers and related software applications
• Foundational business acumen including revenue and expense
• Understanding of current trends in the Recreation industry

Skills: 

• Demonstrable customer service skills
• Developed organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills
• Planning and scheduling skills
• Employee development and employee management

Abilities: 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
• Ability to respond to customer inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively and professionally in writing
• Motivate staff, create a positive work environment, and hold staff accountable for achieving measurable goals and developing their skills

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• CPR/AED & First Aid required with the first 6 months of hire

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

Physical Demands:

• Medium work that involves lifting no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance at a time, with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Frequent lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
• May require frequent pushing, pulling, bending, and stooping
• Clear vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents
• Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard, carts, and moveable shelving

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in clean, comfortable environment; requires offsite work at various recreational facilities, public buildings and/or parks; work both indoors and outdoors in varying types of weather
• Works a variable schedule that will include opening and closing shifts as well as work on weekends and holidays as required by business need

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel, and recreation registration/POS system
• Operates equipment and vehicles common to Recreation Management functions
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
• This position may require the use of janitorial items (mop, broom, chemical, floor machine)

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.