Recreation Program Lead II en City of Greeley

Full Salary Range: $19.32-$24.16 hourly 

Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.32 - $21.74hourly  

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted.  This law is intended to improve wage transparency.  The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer).  The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.  

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Job Summary:

The Recreation Program Lead II – Operations is an integral part of the City of Greeley’s Recreation Division. This position supports the daily operations of recreation facilities, programs, services, and events with added responsibilities beyond a Program Lead I. The Program Lead II serves as a key point of contact for staff and patrons, provides mentorship and guidance to Program Lead I staff and other hourly employees, and assists professional staff in the delivery of high-quality recreation experiences. This position reports directly to the Recreation Coordinator and supports the Operations and Fitness Coordinators. While not fully responsible for supervising Program Lead I staff, the Program Lead II is expected to provide direction, assist with training, and act as a resource to ensure consistency in service delivery. Upon hire and completion of all required training, the Program Lead II is expected to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and serve as the staff member in charge in the absence of full-time professional staff. 

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• One to Three (1-3) years of recreation or related experience. 

• Three (3) years of customer service experience. 

• Current driver’s license with clean driving record. 

• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire).

Preferred

• One (1) year of event planning, program development, or staff training experience. 

• Previous experience mentoring or supporting part-time staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide and support part-time staff. 

• Knowledge of recreation programming, facility operations, and customer service best practices. Collaboration skills, including the ability to work across teams and support professional staff. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and recreation software systems. 

• Strong communication skills (oral, written, listening) with ability to convey expectations clearly. Organizational and time management skills with ability to balance multiple priorities. 

• Ability to exercise independent judgment while aligning with City policies and practices. 

• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment. 

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Essential Functions:

Supervisory Responsibilities

• NA- None 

Travel:

• May travel up to 10% of the time between City of Greeley facilities (Family FunPlex, Greeley Recreation Center, and others as needed).

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Working Environment

• Frequent interruptions and heavy public interaction.

• Work indoors and outdoors, including during inclement weather and in environments with 

• noise, dust, or cleaning chemicals.

• Shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity to read and perform computer and paperwork tasks.

• Strength and stamina to walk, stand, bend, stretch, and lift up to thirty (30) pounds.

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and recreation facility tools.

• Strength and stamina enough to walk, stand, stretch, bend, lift or carry up to 49 lbs.

• Physical effort required including, but not limited to, lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing and walking. 

   

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: [email protected] .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.