Employment Opportunities
The Town of Hayden is a Colorado municipality looking for qualified candidates to fill local government jobs near Steamboat Springs and Craig. Below you will find a list of current job openings.
FITNESS INSTRUCTORS
The Hayden Center is currently accepting applications for the position of Fitness Instructor. Candidates should posses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have attention to detail, and be able to add value to a growing organization. Applicants should be up to date on the latest trends and skills, and provide members with fitness solutions for their goals and needs.
Department: Hayden Center
Wage Status: Hourly
Wage Range: $22.00 – $32.00/hr DOQ’s
Benefits: Free Family Membership to the Hayden Center
Fitness Instructor Job Description
This position is posted on an ongoing basis due to a continuing need to hire staff in this specific capacity. Applications must be submitted to Recreation Director, Rhonda Sweetser at rhonda.sweetser@haydencolorado.org, or mailed to Hayden Town Hall, 178 W Jefferson, P.O. Box 190, Hayden, CO 81639. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application, but should be submitted in addition. Position is open till filled. Town of Hayden is an EOE.
Town of Hayden is an Equal Opportunity Employer: all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. This job description is not a contract, but merely an overview of the various job duties and skills needed to perform the job. The description is not intended to be contractual commitment of the Town of Hayden, and will not be construed as such by any employee or potential employee. The Town of Hayden has the right to change, supplement, or revoke the description at any time without notice. No permanent employment for any term is intended or should be implied from the statements contained in the job description
POLICE Officer – Lateral
Protects the lives, safety, health, welfare and property of individuals within the corporate limits of Hayden by enforcing municipal, state and federal ordinances, statutes and laws. Incumbents may be assigned to the Investigations Division, Patrol Division, and/or any special assignments as necessary. The position includes incumbents with full technical and operational capabilities in police practices gained through extensive training and experience. Does related work as required.
Department: Public Safety
Wage Status: Hourly, full time
Wage Range: $40.28 – $54.50/hr, depending on qualifications
Benefits:
Vacation and Sick Time: Accrues up to 3 weeks of vacation and 12 days sick time annually.
Health, Dental, and Vision: The Town provides 100% employer paid coverage for the employee and their family.
Retirement: The Town has a 457 ICMA-RC plan and will match up to 7% of employee contributions as well as Roth IRA options
Family Leave: The Town has a 12-week family leave plan for family expansion which is exclusive of PTO or sick time.
Hayden Center: The town offers free family gym membership to all full-time year-round employees.
Supervised by: Chief of Police or designee
Police Officer (Lateral) Job Description
Applications must be submitted to Finance Director, Andrea Salazar at Andrea.Salazar@haydencolorado.
Town of Hayden is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
COMMUNITY SERVICEs OFFICER – PATH TO POLICE OFFICER
Responsible for the safety and protection of residents by investigating ordinance violations including but not limited to: junk and abandoned vehicles, weeds, brush and rubbish, animal ordinance and animal control, signs, and land use; conducting follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with municipal and state ordinances and codes; and, assisting police officers and records personnel with tasks that do not require the presence of a commissioned officer. This position offers the opportunity for qualified candidates to be sponsored/sent to a Colorado police academy and transition to a sworn Police Officer position.
Department: Public Safety
Wage Status: Hourly, full time
Wage Range: $25.63 – $34.61/hr, depending on qualifications
Benefits:
Vacation and Sick Time: Accrues up to 3 weeks of vacation and 12 days sick time annually.
Health, Dental, and Vision: The Town provides 100% employer paid coverage for the employee and their family.
Retirement: The Town has a 457 ICMA-RC plan and will match up to 7% of employee contributions as well as Roth IRA options
Family Leave: The Town has a 12-week family leave plan for family expansion which is exclusive of PTO or sick time.
Hayden Center: The town offers free family gym membership to all full-time year-round employees.
Supervised by: Chief of Police or designee
Career Progression Notice
Contact person for questions: HR Hiring Manager
Job Title: Police Officer
Department: Public Safety
Job Duty Summary: (For complete job description, see Human Resources)
Pay Range: $40.28 – $54.50 per hour, depending on qualifications
Access to Further Advancement: Successful completion of a POST-approved academy, Colorado POST certification.
Community Services Officer – Path to Police Officer – Job Description
Applications must be submitted to Finance Director, Andrea Salazar at Andrea.Salazar@haydencolorado.
Town of Hayden is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Hayden Planning Commission has an opening. The Hayden Planning Commission is composed of seven volunteer members. All seven members are appointed by the Hayden Town Council. The Planning Commission reviews new development requests, rezoning and most land use requests in Hayden.
The Planning Commission acts as an advisory board under certain application types, and makes recommendations to the Town Council for their approval or denial.
For questions please contact Tegan Ebbert, Economic Development Director, at tegan.ebbert@haydencolorado.org. Applications open until filled.
The Hayden Economic Development Commission has an opening. This is a great way to get involved in the Town’s economic development efforts as the Town moves towards an economic resiliency model. For questions please contact Tegan Ebbert, Economic Development Director, at tegan.ebbert@haydencolorado.org. Applications open until filled.
The Parks & Recreation Board is a supporting group for the Hayden Parks & Recreation department. This team helps plan & execute the many events this community has come to love. The Hayden Parks & Recreation Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm at the Hayden Center. (unless otherwise noted)
If you have any questions about this board, or if you would like to apply, please complete the below application and submit to Rhonda Sweetser, Recreation Director at:
rhonda.sweetser@haydencolorado.org Applications open until filled.
