Parks & Recreation
Golden is the first CAPRA Accredited Municipality in Colorado and a 2009 & 2010 National Gold Medal Finalist.
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Mission Statement:
The Golden Parks and Recreation Department promotes and provides safe and comprehensive community facilities, programs and services to enrich the quality of life for all residents and visitors.
Projects: Clear Creek Corridor Master Plan
City News
 Parks and Recreation Gold Medal Finalist Video Tuesday, August 31, 2010 The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), announced the City of Golden Parks and Recreation Department is a finalist for the second consecutive year for the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in... Read more...
 Clear Creek Whitewater Park Featured on Colorado Getaways Tuesday, August 24, 2010 The Clear Creek Whitewater Park was featured on a segment of Colorado Getaways on Aug. 4 along with Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Member, Jeff Oxenford. Clear Creek Whitewater Park on CBS4 Colorado GetawaysThe Clear Creek Whitewater Park received several upgrades in early 2010 and wa... Read more...
 Golden Parks and Recreation Recognized for Excellence
On October 13, 2009 the City of Golden Parks and Recreation Department was recognized for excellence in the field of parks and recreation management by becoming the first municipality in Colorado and one of only eighty-eight agencies in the country currently holding national accreditation from the... Read more...
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 Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
 10-57 - Substitute Specialty Instructor – Dance (INTERNAL ONLY) Friday, August 27, 2010 A City of Golden application must be submitted for employment consideration.
SUMMARY
Responsible for dance program design and implementation. The instructor must teach the elements and concepts of dance as well as the technical aspects.
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 10-58 - Youth Sports Coach – Tumbling (INTERNAL) Friday, August 27, 2010 A City of Golden application must be submitted for employment consideration.
SUMMARY
Teaches skills and techniques of assigned activity or program to youth populations ages 2 to 17. Programs/activities include but are limited to: Arts/Crafts, Tumbling/Movement, Gymnastics, special events a... Read more...
 10-55 - Fitness Instructor Tuesday, July 27, 2010 A City of Golden application must be submitted for employment consideration.
SUMMARY
Teaches a variety of fitness classes to youth, adults and seniors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Teaches classes in specific ... Read more...
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