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Work for the Recreation Department!#

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Picture yourself here. Doing what you love and loving what you do with the City of Fort Collins Recreation Department. 

We're looking for talented and unique individuals to join our team! Learn about available opportunities below then apply online.

Current Open Positions#

Inclusive Recreation Aide / Lead Inclusive Recreation Aide#

Provide varying levels of support for individuals with disabilities to participate in general recreation class offerings.

Hourly Rate: $15-$16

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Adaptive Recreation Program Leader#

Provide planning and implementation of ARO recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Create new programs, learn to lead existing programs, and work directly with community members. Excellent communication, facilitation, and teaching skills are needed.

Hourly Rate: $16-$17.25

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Aqua-Fitness Instructor#

Instruct aqua fitness classes like pre/post-natal water fitness, arthritis, generalized water fitness, and deep-water fitness.

Hourly Rate: $15-$15.50

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Head Lifeguard#

Performs supervisory, administrative, and aquatic tasks at the City’s aquatic facilities.

Hourly Rate: $16.75

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Head Swim Instructor#

Provides instruction in swimming techniques, skills, and water safety to participants. Exercises supervision over Swim Instructors as assigned.

Hourly Rate: $17.50-$18.50

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Lifeguard#

Work as a lifeguard to protect the life and well-being of each patron using the aquatic facility. Positions available at Mulberry Pool, Fort Collins Senior Center, Edora Pool Ice Center, and City Park Pool.

Hourly Rate: $15.75

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Lifeguard Instructor#

Lifeguard instructors provide instruction in the proper lifeguarding techniques, skills, and water safety to participants.

Hourly Rate: $20-$20.75

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Swim Instructor#

Swim instructors provide instruction in swimming techniques, skills, and water safety to participants.

Hourly Rate: $16.50

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Swim Instructor/Private#

Swim instructors provide instruction in swimming techniques, skills, and water safety to participants.

Hourly Rate: $20-$25

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Sports Scorekeeper#

Scorekeepers assist with keeping score and team lineups during recreational sports games.

Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

Hourly rate: $15-$16

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Sports Supervisor#

Administer adult and youth sports while providing world-class customer service for recreation patrons.

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Hourly rate: $16-$18

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Specialized Youth Instructor - Early Learning/Preschool (SUMMER CAMP)#

Currently hiring state-licensed Early Childhood Lead Teachers, Early Childhood Assistant Teachers, and Early Childhood Teacher Aides for Funtime Adventures Summer Camp.

Hourly rate: $15-$18

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Specialized Youth Instructor - School Age (SUMMER CAMP)#

Currently hiring Lead Counselors and Counselor Aides for Camp FunQuest and Funtime Adventures Mini-Camps.

Hourly rate: $15-$18

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Fitness Instructor#

Instruct group fitness classes in one or more specific formats to recreation participants of various fitness levels and abilities.

Hourly Rate: $19.75-$21.75

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Skate Guard#

Ensure and maintain a safe and enjoyable skating environment for skaters at Edora Pool Ice Center.

Hourly Rate: $15

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Zamboni Driver#

Zamboni Drivers are responsible for maintaining a quality ice surface through scheduled resurfacings and other assigned ice maintenance at the Edora Pool Ice Center.  

Hourly Rate: $16-$20

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