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Archadeck Outdoor Living

Carpentry Crew

Monument, CO · On-site

$100 - $120/hr

Ability to accurately determine and manage site elevations. Compensation: $100.00 - $120.00 per hour Founded in 1980, Archadeck Outdoor Living is North America's largest designer and builder of ...

Outdoor Recreation Hospitality LLC

CO

Whether you're a seasoned outdoor professional or looking to start a new adventure, we'd love to hear from you! Title: General Maintenance I Reports To: General Manager Department: Maintenance ...

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What does an outdoor manager do?

An Outdoor Manager is responsible for overseeing outdoor recreational programs and activities, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants. They manage staff, coordinate events, maintain equipment, and enforce safety protocols. Outdoor Managers often work for parks, camps, resorts, or adventure companies, and their duties may include planning excursions, training staff, and handling emergencies. Their role is essential for providing engaging and safe outdoor experiences for groups and individuals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an outdoor manager?

To thrive as an Outdoor Manager, you need strong leadership, organizational skills, and experience in outdoor education or recreation management, often backed by a relevant degree or certifications like Wilderness First Aid. Familiarity with scheduling software, risk assessment tools, and outdoor equipment is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities help you lead teams and ensure participant safety. These skills are vital for creating safe, enjoyable outdoor experiences and effectively managing staff and logistics in dynamic environments.

What are some common challenges faced by an outdoor manager and how can they be overcome?

One of the main challenges for an Outdoor Manager is ensuring the safety and well-being of participants while managing unpredictable environmental conditions. This requires strong risk assessment skills, adaptability, and thorough planning for weather changes or emergencies. Additionally, balancing administrative tasks with fieldwork and leading a diverse team can be demanding, so effective communication and delegation are essential. Building strong relationships with staff and maintaining a proactive approach to training and safety protocols can help overcome these challenges and ensure successful outdoor programs.

What is the difference between Outdoor Manager vs Park Ranger?

AspectOutdoor ManagerPark Ranger
Required CredentialsRelevant certifications, management experiencePark-specific certifications, law enforcement training
Work EnvironmentOutdoor settings, management of facilities and staffNatural parks, enforcement of regulations, visitor assistance
Employer & Industry UsagePrivate companies, outdoor recreation businessesGovernment agencies, national/state parks
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Outdoor Managers typically oversee outdoor facilities, coordinate staff, and manage outdoor projects, often working for private companies or recreation organizations. Park Rangers focus on protecting natural resources, enforcing park laws, and assisting visitors within government-managed parks. While both roles involve outdoor work, their responsibilities, certifications, and employers differ significantly.

What job should I do if I love the outdoors?

An outdoor manager oversees outdoor activities and environments, often working in parks, recreation centers, or conservation areas. This role requires strong leadership, knowledge of outdoor safety, and sometimes certifications like CPR or first aid. It involves planning, supervising, and maintaining outdoor programs and facilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Outdoor jobs in Colorado?

The most popular types of Outdoor jobs in Colorado are:

What cities in Colorado are hiring for Outdoor Manager jobs?

Cities in Colorado with the most Outdoor Manager job openings:

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Infographic showing various Outdoor Manager job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution.

Outdoor Gear and Operations/Logistics Specialist

Seeds Wilderness Therapy

Montrose, CO

Part-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Are you passionate about the outdoors? Outdoor gear? People? Then this position will be a great fit for you! Seeds Wilderness Therapy is looking to hire a Gear and Operations Specialist to organize all gear, food, and operationaltasks.


Seeds Wilderness Therapy is a backpacking outfitter taking teenagers in crisis... and their families into the beautiful Uncompahgre Plateau in Montrose Colorado. Teens spend 40 days in the backcountry at a time revolving enrollment; the peer group itself is in the backcountry 24/7 and does not return to the front country.As students come to Seeds, we outfit them in all the technical clothing and gear. In addition, we also maintain staff group gear such as Garmin Inreach, Satellite phones, radios, Whisperlite stoves, and four-wheel drive trucks, and other gear for all of our field instructors.


This specialist position is to work with and maintain an inventory of all our backcountry gear and food. This position will directly report to the Logistic Manager but will support and assist the Field Director as well. (The Field Director is handling operational personnel while logistics handles transportation, inventory, and resupply.) Because of the complexity of the work we do, the specialist will be involved in many other supportive tasks as well.


Responsibilities and Expected Duties

    • Maintains organized gear, clothing, and food systems
    • Support and lead field resupply for restocking gear and food needs in the field each week
    • Assist the Logistics manager with shopping and/or purchasing/pick up of food or supplies.
    • Supports Field Director for with forest service permits, maintains existing agreements, and serves as a liaison between BLM and Forest Service representatives.
    • Participate in regular staff training throughout the year.
    • Errands, tasks, 4x4 driving, and other roles as assigned by Logistics Manager or Field Director.
    • Meet, greet, assist and transport the new students arriving into the program
    • Transports clients and/or employees adhering to state and federal law and established company transportation policies, procedures, and safety guideline
    • Conducts vehicle maintenance and safety inspections, reporting immediately any vehicle safety concerns.
    • Collaborates and participates as a team member.
    • Helps wash laundry as required.
    • Supports the field staff by assembling gear, supplies, etc, and transport in a timely manner.
    • Count and record inventory as directed.
    • Participate in daily prayer and staff devotions.
    • Other duties as assigned

      Skills

          • Off-road experience (preferred).
          • Ability to read maps and use a GPS, compass.
          • Experience driving vehicles with manual transmissions and 4x4 locking hubs(preferred).
          • Excellent Customer Service.


      Qualifications

          • 2+ years of working in an outdoor industry
          • Extensive knowledge of hard skills (i.e. ropes, cookware, backpacks, etc...)
          • Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
          • Valid, clean driving record.
          • 21 or older and can pass CO background check.
          • Fluent English - both oral and written
          • Ability to lift at least 50lbs, and be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and to be able to lift, bend, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
          • Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift and grasp.
          • Must be able to stand up and move around most of the workday
          • Supports the company values


      ** This job becomes full time with including 1/2 time admin support.


      Perks:

      Seeds employees are extended all of seeds pro-deal agreements with various outdoor gear companies.

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