700 South Frontage Road • Vail, CO 81657      |      Directions  
970-479-2279      |      Fax 970-479-2197      |      admin@vailrec.com

The Vail Recreation District’s (VRD) mission is to offer diverse and exceptional recreation opportunities that enhance the physical, social and emotional well-being of all its residents and guests. The VRD aims to help Vail Valley residents and guests pursue their recreational passions through the following:

• Outlets for competition in summer and winter via a running and mountain bike race series, and tournaments and/or leagues for hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, softball, golf, tennis, soccer, flag football, broomball, figure skating and rugby. Venues like Dobson Ice Arena, Vail Golf Club, Vail Nordic Center, Vail Gymnastics Center, Vail Nature Center, Vail Skatepark, Vail Tennis Center, Vail’s Imagination Station, and use of additional gyms, playing fields and the surrounding White River National Forest via collaboration with local entities.
• Sports classes and camps for youth, adults and families
• Opportunities to learn about and appreciate our Rocky Mountain environment through guided activities, classes and camps

VRD thrives because of our relationship with Vail Valley residents and guests. Feel free to contact us about volunteer opportunities, grants, scholarships, employment or sponsorship.

Employment Opportunities/Volunteers       |      970-479-2279      |     admin@vailrec.com
The VRD employees approximately 25 fulltime year-round employees. Employment opportunities increase each summer to maintain services at the Vail Golf Club and with Youth Services.

• Current Openings               970-479-2279               admin@vailrec.com
  
  Vail Golf Course Full-time Seasonal Staff for 2010 Season (May – October)
  35-40 Hours Per Week. Positions Include: Starter, Ranger and Outside Staff/Pro Shop
  Prefer applicants with golf knowledge and/or previous experience. Hourly wage for all positions range from, $9-$12 per hour (DOE). Call 970-479-2260 for details.
  Golf Maintenance
  Work outside maintaining the golf course to the highest standards possible. Employees will work 40 hour-plus a week over a six day schedule. Must be detailed oriented, able to work early mornings and have a valid drivers license. $11 per hour, free golf and VRD activities. Contact Justin Gompf.
  Active Summer With Youth
  VRD Youth Services seeks full-time staff to implement early childhood & school-age summer camps. Energy, independence and youth experience required. Preference is given to individuals with experience implementing science, athletic or art programming. $11 to $14 per hour, 40 hours per week from June 7 to August 20. Potential for year round employment and growth. Fax resume to 970.479.2835 or email youthservices@vailrec.com.
  Ballet Instructor
  Vail Gymnastics Center seeks qualified ballet instructor to teach Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Previous experience with children preferred. Start immediately. Call 970-479-2287 or e-mail hgilger@vailrec.com for details.  
• Partnership/Volutneer Opportunities               970-479-2446               admin@vailrec.com
  Part of our mission is to keep recreation affordable. We achieve this with the help of national and local sponsors. We offer grants and scholarships for all our youth programs and free admission for our adult volunteers. We always need and appreciate volunteers and sponsors who help make our programs happen.

Vail Recreation District Board of Directors       |      allvrdboard@vailrec.com
Meeting Agendas              Meeting Minutes          Master Plans         Annual Reports      Transparancy Notice
The Vail Recreation District Board of Directors, a five-member panel, is responsible for setting policies and guiding staff throughout the year. Each board member is elected to staggered four-year terms. Elections occur every two years in May with the next election scheduled for May 2010. Board members must be residents or own real property in Vail. The VRD is a special district and is separate from the Town of Vail. It operates programs at the Vail Golf Club, Ford Park Tennis Center, Dobson Ice Arena, Vail Gymnastics Center, Vail Nature Center, Vail Nordic Center, and intramural sports and children’s camps. The current Board of Directors/Term Expires include:

The board meets at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Vail Town Council Chambers to discuss issues that could impact the VRD and the constituents of the District. Public input is welcome and the first item on the agenda. Public Access 5 films and airs Vail Recreation District board meetings. Visit  www.publicaccess5.org and click on "program schedule" for times. Meetings are also available via the Web by clicking here.
 

Financial Information       |     Budget Overview       |     2010 Budget Review
The VRD Board and staff closely monitor expenditures and incoming revenue allowing the organization to meet its mission of providing diverse recreational programs and opportunities for its residents and guests. The VRD’s adopted budget for 2009 allows the organization to continue to provide high quality and cost efficient programs and activities, while remaining financially conservative.
 

2010 Election Information       |     Application for Mail-In Ballot  

In the News (Media Room)
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Scholarships      |   Information
The Vail Recreation District is proud to offer grants or scholarships for most of its youth activities. With the help of various community outreach programs and businesses, the VRD is able to afford need- and merit- based awards to deserving youth throughout the Valley.