Recreation Specialist

JOB LOCATION

Cit y of Aurora , Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you a Fitness Specialist 🏋🏽🔥💪🏼🎧 ready to champion health and wellness in our vibrant community? We're seeking a dynamic individual to lead our fitness programming, overseeing approximately 20 variable-hour instructors and even teaching a minimum of 3 to 5 classes/sessions yourself each week! You'll be the master of weekly fitness class schedules, a wizard with weight room equipment maintenance and daily sanitation ( Wipe down your worries and the equipment!), and a customer service superstar, ready to respond to concerns face to face, by phone, or email. Your duties will also include developing fee-based classes and coordinating personal training. Be prepared for a flexible schedule that includes open, mid, and closing shifts, as well as work on weekends and holidays, because staying fit is a full-time passion! If you're ready to flex your managerial muscles, motivate staff, and inspire our community, apply now! 💪

Hiring salary $49,847 - $62,309/year

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

The deadline to submit applications is Sunday, August 24, 2025. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision

• Direct supervision of approximately 20 temporary fitness instructors
• Recruit, interview, select, train, evaluate, schedule instructors
• Provide daily guidance and problem solving
• 1st and 2nd approvals of temporary e-time and statement to pays bi-monthly
• Verify and track instructor certifications ongoing as they expire

Program Operations

• Teach, substitute, develop, program and implement drop-in classes
• Maintain weekly schedules for fitness classes
• Develop, program and implement fee based classes
• Coordinate Personal Training, Massage and Reflexology
• Program maintenance includes: schedule and book classes in the registration system, set fees in compliance with COA's policies, follow budget guidelines, track registrations and attendance, cancelations and profit/loss for classes
• Perform annual fee evaluations
• Identify trends and program new activities
• Respond to customer concerns and suggestions, either face to face, by telephone or email
• Promote programs using flyers or other forms of marketing materials
• Evaluate classes using survey monkey for outcome measures
• Coordinate with participants and trainer to set up fitness assessments
• Collaborate and maintain working relationships with community partners for program development

Weight Room

• Research and recommends purchase of weight room equipment and other fitness supplies
• Maintain fitness equipment, flat screens and schedules quarterly maintenance
• Maintain and conduct weight room orientations
• Work the weight room floor, interact with customers, and provide guidance for participants as needed
• Coordinate supply order of gym wipes and cups

Other Duties

• Assist with front desk coverage and opening and closing of facility when needed
• Manage emergency situations such as 911 calls, employee accidents, ADA issues
• Maintain certification of CPR/AED/First Aid

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education : BA in recreation/exercise science preferred. Associates degree in recreation, gerontology or field related to area of assignment,

Experience : At least 1 year of experience related to area of assignment.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of recreation program development and administration.
• Up to date knowledge on fitness programming and trends.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and managerial skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to teach multiple formats of fitness classes
• Mentoring ability to fitness staff

Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens
• and community businesses; handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy;
• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; coordinate, schedule, and instruct recreation
• programs; coordinate and oversee the work of others; work nights and weekends.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor from accredited institution

CPR/AED certification

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent - 2.6 hours to 5.5 hours per shift

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Medium work that involves moving no more than 50 pounds at a time

• Frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• May require frequent pushing, pulling, bending and stooping.
• Teaching of fitness classes as scheduled.

Work Environment:

• Works primarily indoors but may work outdoors assisting with a program or outreach events in varying weather conditions

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases as a part of the Library automated systems
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
• Knowledge of fitness equipment and accessories.

For Veterans preference : Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.