Recreation Coordinator - Fitness

Recreation Coordinator – Fitness & Adult Programs HIRING RANGE: $4,570-$5,142 Monthly New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off with your first paycheck!

About the Position:

The City of Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department is looking for an enthusiastic Recreation Coordinator – Fitness & Adult Programs to lead the daily fitness operations of our brand-new Community Recreation Center. This position oversees hiring, training, and supervising group fitness instructors and program staff while ensuring a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for everyone. The coordinator will plan and manage fitness programs and other adult programs that engage the community and promote health and wellbeing. This is an exciting time to join our team as we prepare for the opening of the new CRC. The CRC features a three-lane indoor track, over 7,000 square feet of fitness space with a variety of cardio, weight, and circuit training equipment, an outdoor artificial turf area with additional strength and functional training equipment, and three group fitness rooms. We’re looking for a motivated leader who’s passionate about building strong teams, fostering learning, and creating great experiences for our community.

What We Offer:

We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.

About Our Culture:

At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.

What You'll Do:

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of assigned staff.
• Participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training.
• Organize, coordinate, implement and supervise the day-to-day operations of assigned recreational programs and activities.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing recreation programs.
• Schedule usage of recreational facilities for activities.

To view the full job description, click here. This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

What We're Looking For:

Two (2) years of experience in the coordination or implementation of recreational programs. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in recreation administration, leisure studies or a related field. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR/First Aid certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification is desirable. Possession of, or ability to obtain, AFFA, ISSA, ACE or similar certification. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Notice to Applicants:

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:

The City of Grand Junction proudly operates its own childcare facility for employees and their families. Serving children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years (preschool), the program provides a nurturing and educational environment where children can learn, explore, and grow under the care of experienced early childhood professionals.

Explore the Area:

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram! At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.