Recreation Programmer

Pay Range: $45,800 - $57,249 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Recreation Programmer job is available with the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department at Diamond Hill Community Center.  Are you looking for an opportunity where you can have an impact in your community? Recreation Programmers work with all ages to help fulfill our mission of enriching the lives of our citizens through the provision of quality recreation programs and services. Become part of a team that is making a positive difference in individuals’ lives!   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field
• Two (2) years of experience in community center service or recreational programming experience.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Must pass physical, drug test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient skills using Microsoft Word and Excel applications. Able to create marketing materials and experience using social media.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating youth needs to create programs that provide character development.
• Ability to maintain an untraditional schedule, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain certifications in Adult and Child CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Able to pass a computer literacy test at time of interview.

The Recreation Programmer job responsibilities include: 

• Create, coordinate and market community center recreational, educational, leisure, athletic programs and operations.
• Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public. 
• Maintain inventory controls and conduct surveys to monitor the overall effectiveness of center programs and events.
• Hire staff and participate in the training and motivation of subordinate community center personnel.
• Work with youth involved in the afterschool program, school break camps, and summer day camp.
• Heavy public and phone contact.

Physical Demand

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.