Sports OPT Jobs in Colorado
Sports F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Colorado span professional franchises like the Denver Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies, and Avalanche, plus outdoor recreation companies anchored in Boulder and Denver. OPT students bring analytics, sports science, marketing, and operations skills that Colorado's growing sports industry actively seeks. Competition is real, but opportunities across the Front Range are expanding.
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Company Description
Limelight Hotels by Aspen One provide authentic and contemporary connections to their communities and the adventures that surround them. Each Limelight hotel is inspired by place, united by purpose, defined by you and set in the heart of elevated and unique locations, each carefully designed with distinctive design and purposeful functionality, created to evoke a sense of place and a point of view.
Current locations include those across Colorado in Aspen, Snowmass, Denver, and Boulder (opened August 2025); Ketchum, Idaho; Mammoth, California (opened December 2025); and Charleston, South Carolina (coming in 2028).
For more information, visit www.limelighthotels.com or follow @limelighthotel on X, Instagram or Facebook. Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.
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Position Summary
The Restaurant Manager is responsible for maintaining financial profitability, high service level, excellent guest response, and upkeep of the operation. Additional responsibilities include setting up floor, hands-on management during service, payroll and administrative duties, and ongoing training. This position reports to the Director of Outlets & Beverage.
The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $72,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.
Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until August 3, 2026.
Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing, coaching, correcting employees, maintaining a positive atmosphere & upholding standard
- Assist in interviewing, selection, training and retention of employees
- Produce weekly schedules according to budget and forecasted numbers
- Responsible for the financial success of the operation
- Conducts daily inspection of restaurant and equipment to ensure compliance with health, safety, food handling and hygiene standards
- Manages inventory and purchases food and supplies
- Complete and assign daily preparation lists
- Communicate with Director of Outlets & Beverage as needed regarding inventory, ordering and menu details such as pricing information
- Ensures customer satisfaction with all aspects of the restaurant and dining experience
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements
- 2 years of management experience in a Food Service environment required
- Hospitality management related degree preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of purchasing, scheduling and payroll systems required
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills English skills, Spanish a plus
- Knowledge of food handling, safety and other restaurant guidelines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations whether they be customer or employee related
- Ability to work under stressful circumstances
- Ability to delegate work to others
Additional Information
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
- Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
- Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50)
Job Benefits
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
- Flexible Spending Account Programs
- Life Insurance Programs
- Paid Time Off Programs
- Paid Leave Programs
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes
- Other company perks
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.
For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks
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Search Sports Jobs in ColoradoSports OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
Which sports companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Colorado?
Colorado's professional franchises, including the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Avalanche, have hired OPT workers in analytics, operations, and marketing roles. Outdoor and active lifestyle companies based in Boulder, such as Strava and Polar, also bring on OPT talent. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and varies by role, team needs, and the employer's familiarity with OPT authorization requirements.
Which cities in Colorado have the most sports F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Denver is the clear center of sports employment in Colorado, hosting all four major professional franchises plus sports technology and media companies. Boulder has a strong concentration of outdoor recreation, fitness technology, and sports science employers tied to the University of Colorado ecosystem. Colorado Springs is home to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee headquarters, which creates additional opportunities in sports administration and athlete services.
What types of sports roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align with a STEM or business degree tend to qualify most reliably. Common examples include sports analytics, data science, sports marketing, digital media production, sports medicine, exercise physiology, event operations, and business development. STEM OPT extension eligibility applies if the role connects directly to a qualifying STEM degree, giving students up to 36 months of work authorization rather than 12.
How do I find sports F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by visa type, so you can search F-1 OPT-eligible sports roles in Colorado without sorting through listings from employers who don't sponsor. The platform covers positions across Denver's professional franchises, Boulder's outdoor industry, and Colorado Springs sports organizations. Filtering by the Sports and Recreation category on Migrate Mate narrows results to employers actively open to OPT candidates.
Are there any Colorado-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in sports?
Colorado's sports industry is heavily shaped by outdoor recreation and active lifestyle sectors alongside traditional professional sports, which broadens the types of employers worth targeting. Many outdoor and fitness companies are smaller organizations that may be less familiar with OPT authorization requirements, so being prepared to explain CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT clearly during the hiring process is worthwhile. The University of Colorado and Colorado State University also have strong sports management and kinesiology programs that maintain employer networks in the state.