American Land & Leisure

CO, White River, Aspen-Sopris, DISTRICT MANAGER

Job Location

Aspen, CO, United States

Job Description

Position Description: District Manager

The District Manager is the "Superman" or "Superwoman" of the team. They provide unequalled leadership, share the vision of what can and should be, inspire and lift their employees to perform at a higher level, and show their team how to provide the campground guests an unforgettable, positive "customer experience". The manager helps to recruit additional talented employees. They also work with Human Resources and their own Permit Manager to review and interview applicants and make recommendations to hire. They complete inspections and submit reports on-time. The manager is responsible for the actions of their employees so they invest time and effort into training their employees to represent themselves, their manager, their company and the company's partner as a responsible, quality organization.

REQUIREMENTS

Bring strong leadership and team building skills.
Lead by example: be the first one to pick up a shovel and show employees how the work is done. Have superior Customer Service Skills
Be able to defuse/de-escalate a tense situation between parties. Conflict resolution experience would be very helpful.
Have strong computer-user skills
Be physically fit enough to do the following: walking the length of a campground,
Navigate natural terrain while using a handheld blower,
Bend over to regularly clean toilets,
Kneel to scoop out ashes from a fire pit,
Lean over to pick up litter and fallen branches,
Stretch your arms above your head to clip vegetation,
Grip and drag a rake
Carrying at least 30 lbs. of weight in a trash bag or barrel.
Operate various landscaping tools including a shovel, rake, blower, clippers, and lawn mower.

THE DUTIES

Learn the what is expected by studying the Operating Plan, communicating effectively and often with the Permit Manager, and becoming familiar with our partner. Know the timelines and deadlines and form a plan of action.
Know the difference between "Customer Service" and "The Customer Experience". Mold your campgrounds into places that provide positive "Customer Experience".
Be a recruiter. The company needs quality managers and front-line, top notch hosts. Look for them.
Be a important part of the hiring process by reviewing, interviewing, and recommending applicants in the Vensure Applicant Tracking System.
Build a team and elevate it. Have high expectations, but demonstrate, train and mentor your employees so that you lift them to that level that meets your high expectations. Provide corrective and useful feedback to employees. Seek to praise and recognize, but make it sincere and well-earned.
Develop a positive relationship between AL&L and our partner.
Manage the district like a business. Be aware of budgets and expenditures, rules and regulations, needs vs. wants. Maintain vehicles and equipment and don't abuse them.

Location

In central-west Colorado youll find the White River National Forest. The Blanco-Rifle Ranger District, which is 3 hours west of Denver, near the towns of Glenwood Springs, CO and Basalt, CO, and within view of Mt. Elbert.

Anticipated Weekly Hours are: 40 hrs./ week. May - October

Meridith Admin Area

The host site associated with this position is:
Water: Yes

Sewer: Yes

Electricity: Yes

Telecom: Landline

Facilities in this area are in this elevation range: 8,300 - 10,000

Schedule

The employment schedule in this area is stated below. These are approximate seasonal employment dates. Weather, conditions and closures may affect this schedule as well as final job assignments. The manager will contact hosts with updates to the employment schedule.

Assigned Facilities

Aspen, Difficult CG/Grp/DUA, 47 Sites, 1 Group SIte
Aspen, Lincoln Gultch/Lost Man/Weller, 28 Sites
Sopris, Bogan Flats/Grp/Avalanche, 46 Sites, 1 Group Site
Sopris, Chapman/Grp/DUA/Elk Wallow, 88 Sites, 1 Group Site
Sopris, Dearhamer, 13 Sites
Sopris, Little Mattie, 19 Sites
Sopris, Little Maude, 21 Sites
Sopris, Mollie B, 25 Sites
Sopris, Redstone, 38 Sites
Sopris, Ruedi, Ruedi Marina/DUA/Ruedi B, 8 Sites

Job Advertisement:

Compensation details: 16.81-17.81 Hourly Wage

PIfaabdf4698fe-30210-38109296

Location: Aspen, Colorado, US

Posted Date: 7/17/2025

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Contact Information

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