Recreation Programmer

Pay Range: $22.90/hr. - $28.62/hr. | $47,632 - $59,539 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Workdays & Hours: Varies depending on center/division. Ability to maintain an untraditional schedule, including nights and weekends as needed.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A full time Recreation Programmer job is available with the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department at Victory Forest Community Center. Are you looking for an opportunity where you can have an impact in your community? Recreation Programmers work with all ages to help fulfill our mission of enriching the lives of our citizens through the provision of quality recreation programs and services. Become part of a team that is making a positive difference in individuals' lives  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field
• Two (2) years of experience in community center service or recreational programming experience.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Must pass physical and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proficient skills using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel applications.
• Able to create marketing materials and experience using social media.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating youth needs to create programs that provide character development.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain certifications in Adult and Child CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Certified Park & Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification

The Recreation Programmer job responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Hire staff and participate in the training and motivation of subordinate community center personnel.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for community events and programs
• Work with youth involved 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.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting, depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises.

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.