The VRD employs approximately 46 full-time, year-round employees. Employment opportunities increase each summer to maintain services at the Vail Golf Club and with Youth Services. To inquire about current openings, please call 970-479-2279 or email admin@vailrec.com.

Marketing

The Vail Recreation District is currently seeking a Marketing and Communications Director for a full-time, year-round benefited position.

This role performs/oversees a variety of responsibilities in marketing and communications, as well as supports department heads to meet participation goals.

The Marketing and Communications Director will develop and implement integrated marketing and communication strategies to promote VRD’s programs, events, and facilities. This position requires advanced knowledge of terminology, procedures and best practices used in the areas of marketing, communications, and public relations.

Responsibilities include managing VRD’s public relations efforts, online/social media presence and press coverage. The ideal candidate will be confident in performing self-directed work, possess strong leadership skills and excel in organization and detail-oriented tasks.

 Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: 

• Education: Two (2) year Associate degree in marketing, communications, graphic design and/or related field
• Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, and/or related field

Required Licenses, Certificates or Training: 

·         Colorado Driver’s license

·         CPR, first aid, and AED certifications or ability to obtain within first six months of hire

Other Special Requirements:

·         Schedule may need to adjust to include long days, early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call

Hiring range is $79,593 to $92,200 DOE

Please send resume to April Heredia at aheredia@vailrec.com

Sports

Sports Special Event Staff (on-call basis)

• Seeking hourly on-call special event staff for the upcoming summer trail running, mountain bike, whitewater races and other sports events.
• Pay: $16/hour

If interested, please contact Beth Pappas, sports@vailrec.com or call 970-479-2280
 

Sports Umpires and Referees

• Seeking umpires for adult softball - $42/game
• Seeking referees for youth and adult soccer - $35-$50/game
• Seeking officials for fall flag football and winter basketball

If interested, please contact Joel Rabinowitz, jrabinowitz@vailrec.com or call 970-479-2280 

Skating Instructors - Dobson Arena

The Dobson Arena is looking for skating instructors for Learn to Skate classes on Wednesdays, 3:30 and 4:15 p.m. The program starts Sept. 21 and continues through April. Skating experience is required; must be able to independently teach small groups. We follow the Learn to Skate USA curriculum. Perks include being able to teach private lessons at Dobson Arena, with proper credentials.

• Pay: $25 per class (classes are 45 min. long)

 Email Jared Biniecki, Director of Dobson at jbiniecki@vailrec.com with resume to apply, or call 970-479-2271.