Community Recreation Programmer – Lead Programs & Impact

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth Betsy Price Community Center seeks a Recreation Programmer to plan, coordinate, and deliver diverse recreational, educational, and youth programs. You will work with all ages, supervise activities, and help grow community engagement through quality services.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, 2 years of programming experience, and the ability to work nontraditional hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, or related field.
• Two years of experience in community center service or recreational programming.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Must pass physical and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of recreational, educational, leisure, athletic programs, Senior programs, and life skill development community programs and events.
• Create, coordinate and market community center recreational, educational, leisure, athletic programs and operations.
• Coordinate assigned activities with outside agencies and the general public.
• Maintain inventory controls and conduct surveys to monitor the overall effectiveness of center programs and events.
• Assist with the recruitment and training of community center personnel.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for community events and programs.
• Plan daily activities for participants registered in the afterschool program, school break camps, and summer day camp.
• Develop and implement mentorship programs aimed at providing guidance, support, and life skills to at-risk youth, fostering personal growth and positive community involvement through recreational and educational activities.
• Heavy public and phone contact
• Other related duties as assigned

Skills

Two years experience in community cen

Valid Driver's license

Must pass physical and drug test

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Canva

Active Net or similar software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, or related field

Tools

Active Net

Job description

The City of Fort Worth Betsy Price Community Center seeks a Recreation Programmer to plan, coordinate, and deliver diverse recreational, educational, and youth programs. You will work with all ages, supervise activities, and help grow community engagement through quality services.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, 2 years of programming experience, and the ability to work nontraditional hours including nights and weekends.