Recreation Services Coordinator - Full-time

Come Join the Town of Avon Team!

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Avon, Colorado, is more than a destination - it’s a place to call home. Here, visitors and residents alike enjoy living, working, and playing in a breathtaking outdoor setting.

At the Town of Avon, we’re the driving force behind what makes this community thrive. From fixing potholes to hosting events in stunning Nottingham Park, to teaching swim lessons at our 40,000 sq. ft. full-service Recreation Center, to ensuring public safety, our dedicated team makes it all happen.

We offer a variety of opportunities in fantastic locations, backed by supportive leadership and excellent benefits. Whether you're seeking a full-time career or a seasonal part-time job, the Town of Avon is the perfect place to grow, contribute, and make a difference. What are you waiting for? Join our team today!

Position Overview:

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for a Recreation Services Coordinator!

The Recreation Services Coordinator is responsible for the Avon Recreation Center Front Desk operations and personnel. This position is responsible for the daily operations of the front desk which include customer relations, pass and daily admissions sales, retail sales, activity registrations, and other monetary transactions. This position is responsible for the organization of information on Recreation Department programs and the dissemination of this information to staff.

Essential Functions:

1. Ensures visitors to the Avon Recreation Center are greeted and served in a positive, professional manner, and are provided correct information regarding programs, memberships, and facilities
2. Recruits, partakes in hiring process, and trains Guest Service I & II staff members
3. Requests and orders approved supplies and equipment for front desk/fitness operations and ensures their proper maintenance
4. Ensures front desk and fitness area remain clean and safe for staff and patrons
5. Collects fees and processes passes for Avon Recreation Center patrons, registers participants for classes, programs, leagues, and special events
6. Assists in account reconciliation, refunds, transfers, and reports with SmartRec software
7. Assists in pinpointing problems and implementing solutions in SmartRec software
8. Processes, calculates, and balances daily revenues and cash drawers within $20.00
9. Prepares daily sales for bank deposits and ensures proper security measures of handling bank deposits and daily reports for sales and registrations to the Finance Department
10. Recommends and implements Front Desk policy and procedures
11. Ensures safety of patrons in the facility and assists in emergency situations
12. Responsible for maintaining the department phone system
13. Assists in development, publications, and distribution of the Avon Recreation Center brochure and advertisements
14. Provides assistance to the Director in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed
    

Why Work for the Town of Avon?
We offer an amazing work environment, supportive leadership, and outstanding benefits, including:

• Retirement employer match of 11%
• Amazing Health, Rx, Vision, and Dental insurance
• EAP: 12 free counseling/therapy sessions per year
• Employer paid Life insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Avon Recreation Center pass - For your family too!
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and 11 holidays!
• Spanish Language Initiative
  
• Tuition Reimbursement (after 12 months of employment)
• Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months of employment)
• Paid Sabbatical Leave (after 5 years of employment)

Town of Avon Culture and Values
Our team operates on five core values:

• Public Service: We are committed to an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests.
• Openness: We are open, transparent, complete, objective and respectful of opposing views with all Town officials and with the public in our decisions and actions.
• Leadership: We perform our work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community.
• Integrity: We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions.
• Stewardship: We are custodians and stewards of the Town's financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of current and future generations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of recreation, sports, physical fitness, and leisure activities
• Considerable knowledge of necessary safety requirements and procedures for a safe working environment
• Work hours will mostly consist of mid-day to late evening shifts, but may also include early mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Knowledge of Town of Avon Recreation Center rules, policies, standards, and mission statement
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures and ability to interact with the public in a professional and positive manner
• Knowledge of POS terminal, cash handling and navigating SmartRec software (i.e. refunds, account reconciliations, activity transfers, and applying/generating household credits)
• Ability to supervise employees according to established policies and procedures, in a positive and professional manner
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to become CPR/AED/First Aid certified within 30 days of hire
  
• Ability to be youth programs certified within three (3) months of hire
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Publisher, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to operate basic office equipment including a computer, fax, telephone, etc.
  
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
  
• Ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing; Spanish is considered a plus
  
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Recreation is preferred with extensive experience in customer service and five (5) years of progressive relatable job experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Requirements: The Town reserves the right to suspend or extend the posting deadline based on receipt of qualified candidates.

• A background check and reference checks will be required prior to employment. 
• The Town of Avon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
• Schedule is Sunday - Thursday shifts.

Application Deadline Date: January 19, 2026