Recreation Coordinator - Youth

City of Brighton; Colorado; On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Brighton is seeking a School-Age Program Director to develop and coordinate Tiny Tot, Youth, and Teen recreational programming, including Brighton Camps. The role oversees multiple events, recruits and trains instructors, and ensures excellent public service and customer relations.

The position participates in budget planning and supports safety and program quality. The role supports the Target 36 initiative and works with the Recreation Department to deliver engaging, balanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or closely related field; experience may substitute education.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in recreation or childhood education.
• Experience may be substituted for education requirements.
• Ability to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate Tiny Tot, Youth, Teen, and camp programs.
• Schedule facilities and manage program calendars.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate instructors and volunteers.
• Assist with budget preparation and capital planning.
• Promote City of Brighton Recreation Department and programs to the community.

Skills

Recreational programming

Staff supervision

Customer service

Program coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation

Tools

Amilia recreation software

CampSite

Job description

Starting hiring salary - $60,943.63 to $64,600.25 annually

SACC School-Age Program Director Qualification Pathway Chart

Work Smarter. Live Better. Target 36 Workweek!

Enjoy a better work-life balance through the City of Brighton’s innovative Target 36 pilot program, launched July 6, 2025. This forward-thinking initiative reduces the standard full-time workweek to 36 hours while maintaining a 40-hour workload, productivity, and high-quality public service.

With a focus on employee well-being, reduced burnout, and improved retention, Target 36 offers a more flexible approach to work without compromising our commitment to the community. While City Hall operates on a Monday–Thursday schedule of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Fridays from 8:00 a.m.–noon, departments such as Recreation use staggered schedules to maintain operational coverage and uninterrupted public service.

More balance. More flexibility. Same great service. Target 36 reflects the City’s commitment to supporting employees while continuing to deliver exceptional experiences to the community.

DEFINITION

Develop and coordinate Tiny Tot, Youth, and Teen recreational programming including Brighton Camps. Oversees the planning implementation of multiple special events. This position must work well in group setting/peers and with the public while providing excellent, respectful customer service and human relations skills, which support the City of Brighton's mission and values.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Recreation Manager. Exercises supervision over the Youth Specialist, as well as a number of part-time and contracted staff and volunteers.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Coordinates tiny tot, youth, and teen, recreational programs in a variety of activities and classes.
• Schedules facilities for tiny tot, youth, and teen programs.
• Creatively recruits, coordinates, supervises, trains, and evaluates instructors and volunteers.
• Coordinates children and teen registrations and program schedules.
• Contacts and works with outside agencies with related programs and goals.
• Is familiar with and promotes the goals, objectives, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the City of Brighton Recreation Department.
• Maintains current records, prepares requested and scheduled reports for all tiny tot, youth, and teen programs.
• Purchases, maintains, and inventories equipment and supplies for programs.
• Assists all personnel to ensure a safe and inviting atmosphere for recreation and other services.
• Assists in municipal budget preparation and capital improvement planning.
• Attends staff meetings, seminars, and workshops as necessary.
• Has a general knowledge of risk management, liability, and negligence.
• Assists with leading instruction, supervision and other functions of personnel as necessary for tiny tot, youth, teen, and camp programs.
• Plans and implements multiple special events.
• Assists with contributions from community sources for programs.
• Promotes the City of Brighton Recreation Department and Recreation Center with community groups and professionals.
• Contacts and communicates with recreation personnel in reference to changes in programs.
• Continues recreation education by attending classes, conferences, meetings, and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

SACC School-Age Program Director Qualification Pathway Chart

Knowledge of:

• Recreational programming and scheduling.
• A variety of arts and crafts, playground, and social activities for tiny tots, youth and teens.
• Municipal budget preparation.
• Amilia recreation software and CampSite preferred.

Ability to:

• Recruit, train, supervise and discipline personnel.
• Supervise and coordinate a wide variety of recreational activities for tiny tots, youth, teens, and camp.
• Make sound decisions and use good judgment.
• Effectively use good customer service skills.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Monitor and evaluate programs.
• Understand and interpret Brighton Recreation Department policies and procedures.
• Lift and handle equipment pertinent to programs such as playground, arts, crafts, and audio-visual equipment.
• Participate as a leader or instructor in a variety of tiny tot, youth, and teen activities.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Education or a closely related field. Experience may be substituted for education requirements. Two (2) years of full time or part-time equivalent of progressively responsible experience in recreation, childhood education or closely related field.