Enterprise Manager - Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (Maint & Ops Manager)

Salary: $126,527.89 - $151,894.22 Annually
Location : Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: At-Will Manager
Job Number: 18409
Division: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc
Department: Pikes Peak-America's Mtn.
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt

Description / Position Overview
Enterprise Manager - Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services

In this position, you will lead the City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services business enterprises including primary responsibility of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain and supporting leadership of the golf and cemetery operations. The Enterprise Manager directs enterprise organization-wide strategic planning, resource allocation, and large-scale operations to align business goals with enterprise mission, vision, values and tourism. The Enterprise Manager provides direct oversight of the administration and operation of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain (PPAM) and its associated facilities, recreation areas, and events. Natural resource stewardship and guest experience management of the enterprises is paramount to the long-term sustainability of the resources.

Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here:2026 Salary Schedule

As an Enterprise Manager - Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services, you will::

• Manage maintenance, natural resource stewardship, and recreation operations for the Pikes Peak Highway Recreation Corridor, Summit Visitor Center, and Glen Cove Visitor Center in partnership with the US Forest Service.
• Oversee maintenance, stewardship, and recreation operations for the North and South Slope Recreation Areas, including the Crystal Reservoir Visitor Center, in partnership with Colorado Springs Utilities.
• Support overall management, strategic direction, and leadership of City golf course operations to ensure safe, efficient, customer-focused, and financially responsible service delivery.
• Support overall management, strategic direction, and leadership of cemetery operations to ensure compassionate, safe, and financially responsible service delivery.
• Coordinate access and seasonal maintenance for the US Army High Altitude Research Lab with the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, located at the summit of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain.
• Manage the Aramark Destinations concessionaire contract covering food, beverage, merchandise, custodial, and medical response services for PPAM (Pikes Peak - America's Mountain) visitor centers.
• Coordinate recreational fishing, wildlife education, and limited hunting opportunities with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and manage PPAM logistics for large-scale special events with partner organizations.
• Develop, administer, and oversee contracts, solicitations, permits, and compliance documents for construction, maintenance, concessionaires, special events, and design projects.
• Provide leadership for budgeting, risk management, environmental and watershed compliance, strategic marketing alignment, enterprise partnerships, and supervisory development for PRCS enterprise operations.
• Lead long-range master planning, capital improvement projects, business development initiatives, and coordination with councils, advisory boards, stakeholders, and the public to ensure inclusive service delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of outdoor recreational facilities and programs
• Principles and practices of program development and administration
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
• Pertinent safety and compliance of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Roadway maintenance, civil construction or public works
• Cemetery operations and maintenance
• Golf course operations and maintenance
• Environmental and resource land management
• Marketing, communications and tourism strategy
• Strategic planning and negotiation skills

Ability to:

• Oversee and participate in the management of recreational activities, interpretive services, and guest services
• Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques
• Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Provide project management
• Provide staff leadership and supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, natural resources management, project management, parks and recreation management, engineering, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of full-time professional business, parks and recreation, public administration management, or related experience
• Two (2) years of administrator and/or supervisory experience

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Two (2) or more years of environmental and natural resource land management experience
• Possess or obtain within three months of hire a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and First Aid certification
• (CPRP) Certified Park and Recreation Professional or (CPRE) Park and Recreation Executive
• Experience managing tourist attractions
• Experience managing government business enterprises
• Public relations experience
• Strong financial acumen
• Strategic negotiation experience
• Familiarity with enterprise project tools
• Strong leadership experience

Additional Information
Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@ColoradoSprings.gov with any questions about this position.
Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and walking or standing to a significant degree. The ability to work at high altitude (14,115 feet) is also required.Environmental Conditions:

• Primary Work Environment: Office with travel from site to site and possible exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Extreme Temperatures: Daily
• Wetness and Humidity: Several times per week
• Respiratory Hazards: Daily
• Noise and Vibrations: Daily
• Physical Hazards: Daily
• Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards: Daily
• Continuous exposure to Communicable Diseases: Rarely

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

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01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Do you possess two (2) or more years of supervisor and/or administrator experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess at least two (2) years of environmental and natural resource land management experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently posses both a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and First Aid Certification?

• Yes, I currently possess both a CPR and First Aid Certification.
• No, I do not currently possess both a CPR or First Aid Certification, but I am willing to obtain within three months of hire.
• No, I do not currently possess both a CPR or First Aid Certification and I am NOT willing to obtain within three months of hire.

06

Which of the following certifications do you possess. Select all that apply.

• CPRP (Certified Park and Recreation Professional)
• CPRE (Certified Park and Recreation Executive)
• I do not possess either of these certifications

07

Which of the following experience do you possess? Select all that apply.

• Managing tourist attractions
• Managing government business enterprises
• Public relations (PR) experience
• Strong financial acumen
• Strategic negotiation experience
• Enterprise project tools
• Leadership experience
• None of the above

08

Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please type N/A if not applicable.
Required Question