Park Interpreter/Birthday Party Host

South Suburban Parks and Recreation • Littleton, CO • 2h ago

Job Descriptions:

Park Interpreter/Birthday Party Host Part-Time

Application Closing Deadline: Ongoing/Open

This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closing date. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

$16.40- $20.90 per hour

Do you have tons of energy? Do love kids and are looking for a way to give back to your community? If you answered YES, you may be the person we are looking for! The Park Interpreter/Birthday Party Host is responsible for planning and conducting nature-themed birthday parties for groups of children, primarily on weekends, and helping with occasional weekend coverage at Carson Nature Center, and other public programs and community booth events. This position is responsible for set up and clean up, leading activities, and demonstrating outstanding customer service and energy. The Host can choose availability for 2-8 hour blocks of time on a per diem basis. Parties booked 2 weeks to 2 months in advance may range from 1-2 parties per month up to 7-8 depending on the season and availability.

Our Ideal Candidate

Experience with youth in an education setting and experience with interpretation, recreation or camps is preferred.

Experience as a naturalist, educator, or Certified Interpretive Guide is preferred.

Will have knowledge of Colorado's ecosystems, flora and fauna or any combination of these skills is preferred.

Will have experience providing excellent customer service.

Must have excellent communication skills in English and be comfortable speaking in front of groups and has the ability to control youth groups.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be sixteen (16) years of age, preferably eighteen (18)+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have knowledge of Colorado flora and fauna, or have the ability to learn.

Must be comfortable handling insects, spiders and other animals.

Experience working with children in a group setting strongly preferred.

Current certifications in CPR and First Aid, or the ability to obtain within three (3) weeks hire.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

The job description above covers the main duties of this position. Please note, as a team member, there may be additional responsibilities that are required to meet ongoing needs of the department.

About Us

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center, a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.

Required Experience:

Keyword: colorado jobs, outdoor jobs, part time jobs colorado, natural resources jobs, parks jobs

From: South Suburban Parks and Recreation

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