MYDenver Recreation Instructor

City and County of Denver; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks MY Denver Youth Instructors to plan and deliver engaging after‑school activities for youth across multiple recreation centers. The role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and constructive supervision in a dynamic, citywide recreation program.

You will work on-site, typically 20–30 hours weekly during school year, with core hours afternoons and seasonal adjustments in summer. CPR/First Aid certification required within 6 months of hire; valid driver's license also

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• One year of experience assisting in operation and instruction of organized recreation activities.
• Experience with after‑school programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, plan, and implement organized recreation activities for youth (ages 5‑18).
• Maintain administrative tasks: respond to emails, monthly activity calendars, attendance reports, and other duties.
• Shop for supplies within a monthly budget and manage purchases.
• Build meaningful connections with youth, parents, and staff at recreation centers.
• Attend meetings up to three times monthly and assist with seasonal programming events.

Skills

Youth program experience

Community outreach

Budget management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

This is an on-call position, which means it is a part-time, hourly role. This position will work at least 10 hours per week and no more than 39 hours per week. The starting pay for this position is set at $19.80 per hour and is eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan. This position is not eligible for other additional benefits. On‑call positions may have routine or variable work schedules. Although these positions are flexible, they are year‑round, and instructors will typically work 20‑30 hours per week. Core hours for programming typically occur Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m.‑7:00 p.m. During the summer months (mid‑June to mid‑August), core hours for programming shift earlier and are typically 11:00 a.m.‑5:00 p.m. Typical program hours align with local DPS school schedules.

Location

In this position you can expect to work on site at multiple recreation centers around the City and County of Denver.

What You’ll Do

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking MY Denver Youth Instructors to instruct, plan, and implement organized recreation activities and enrichments for youth throughout the MY Denver network of programs. These positions provide an opportunity to make a direct positive impact to enrich the lives of the Denver community's youth, ensuring and participating in fun and engaging programming! The MY Denver Card provides free access to all Denver's recreation centers for young people, ages 5‑18, who are residents of Denver and/or attend Denver Public Schools. MY Denver exists to engage young people in structured drop‑in programming through a myriad of learning and social opportunities during out‑of‑school time. Out‑of‑school time recreational programming directly contributes to academic and social development, positioning youth for present and future success. MY Denver's focus is to provide safe, supportive, quality opportunities for youth to play, learn, and grow. Activities offered in the recreation center fall into the core programming categories of: Sports & Wellness; Science, Technology, & Education; Urban Arts & Culture, Social Recreation; and Community Engagement. Job duties and responsibilities of these positions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Use creativity and passion to plan and implement activities in all of the five core categories listed above for youth (ages 8‑18)
• Manage administrative time wisely to respond to emails, turn in monthly activity calendars, report attendance, and complete other administrative duties as necessary
• Shop for needed supplies and materials within a monthly budget
• Develop meaningful connections with youth, parents, and recreation center staff
• Conduct outreach events and recruitment within the community, supported by the MY Denver Team, as‑needed
• Attend meetings up to three times monthly
• Assist with seasonal programming events as‑needed

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Publisher, Word, and Outlook
• Experience working with youth (ages 8‑18)
• Enthusiasm for community outreach and collaboration in an organized program
• Financial savvy for buying and organizing needed supplies and materials within a budget
• Experience in after‑school programming for youth

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate. Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in assisting in the operation and instruction of organized recreation activities. Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. License/Certifications: Requires certification in CPR and First Aid within 6 months of date of hire, Requires a valid driver’s license at the time of application. (Employees may be eligible to drive department/city vehicles for transportation and subject to motor vehicle record check and required to pass a city sponsored driver safety training course.) Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until October 13, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 10/13/2026 at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile CR2583 Recreation Instructor To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Oncall Position Salary Range $19.29 - $26.43 Target Pay $19.80/hour Agency Parks and Recreation Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re‑deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real‑time captioning via CART, or disability‑related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [e-mail] with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.