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  • Recreation Aide (Substitute)

    Westminster, Colorado United States Westminster, Colorado Full Time $18.79 - $24.05 Hourly Apr 28, 2026
    City of Westminster, Colorado Employer:

    Westminster, Colorado

    Welcome to employment with the City of Westminster, Colorado! Centrally located between Denver and Boulder, Colorado, on the US Highway 36 high-tech corridor, Westminster is a beautiful city designed for an exceptional quality of life. The community is a nationally recognized community with a reputation for innovation and progressive management in local government. Over 115,000 residents enjoy superb recreation amenities, beautiful neighborhoods, numerous entertainment and shopping opportunities. Westminster is 80% developed and maintains a goal to preserve 15% (3,300 acres) of its land area for natural open space. The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage. The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork). The City of Westminster is a full-service city employing over 1,600 talented individuals in a variety of jobs. Our employees are committed to delivering the highest quality of service to the local community in areas of:  Law Enforcement Fire, Medical and Emergency Management Parks, Open Space, Golf and Recreation Library Services Community Development, including City Planning and Engineering Economic Development Utilities Operations Street Maintenance Plus internal services including: Human Resources, City Management, City Attorney’s Office, Finance, Facilities Management and Fleet Management  The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Health and Dental Insurance, General Leave that provides vacation, holidays, and illness leave, Flexible Spending, Pension/ Retirement Plans, Term Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Survivor Benefits, Wellness Program, and Education and Training Reimbursement. You are welcome to apply online for any open City of Westminster position. Click on the appropriate job title for a detailed job announcement. Please note, that unless otherwise indicated, jobs close at 8:30 a.m. on the posted closing date. Applications can take from 20 to 30 minutes to complete, so please allow plenty of time for completion. Applications submitted after the job closing deadline cannot be accepted. Current City of Westminster employees may be eligible to apply for internal jobs when they are available. Business hours for City Hall, and several administrative offices are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, working schedules may vary depending on the needs of the operation.

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    Job Description

    CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
    The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

    Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

    We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

    POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

    The Recreation Aide (Substitute) is responsible to ensure the safety of facility guests by monitoring and supervising recreation facility weight rooms, stretch and tone area, lobby, locker rooms, racquetball courts, gymnasiums, multi-use indoor fields, community rooms and classrooms. Work includes inspections, preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment, upkeep of common areas in the facility and assisting with room/program set up and tear down, rule enforcement, and the demonstration and instruction on how to use safely all equipment. May also provide Guest Relations/Clerk support that could include processing guests for admissions and classes, oversight of drop-in activities, disseminating information and giving building tours/orientations. Position may require working evenings, weekends, holidays and requires ability to travel to work at all City facilities as needed.

    The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

    ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

    The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

    This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space and recreational trails. This position works towards the accomplishment of the Departments mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

    Every employee is accountable to:
    • Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
    • Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
    • Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
    • Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
    • Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
    • Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
    • Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility and takes calculated risks when appropriate
    • Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
    • Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
    • Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
    • Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

    GENERAL COMPETENCIES
    Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:
    • Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
    • Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
    • Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
    • Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
    • Achieve goals, handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
    • Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
    • Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
    • Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
    Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:
    • Clean equipment by use of cleaning agents and appropriate equipment
    • Administer preventative maintenance to weight room and fitness equipment including cardiovascular pieces (stationary bikes, treadmills, and elliptical machines), free weights, and various other program supplies
    • Demonstrate the use of various types of equipment such as free weights and cardiovascular pieces to guests
    • Educate guests about information regarding different recreational classes
    • Approach and educate guests about following center policies
    • Use diplomacy to diffuse potentially volatile situations between guests
    • Make proper judgments on strategies to handle altercations
    • Operate a wide variety of recreational equipment for a variety of recreation programs/activities
    • Use computer and computer keyboard


    JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

    Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
    1. Monitors activities in the building, specifically weight room, fitness, and common areas, to ensure the safety and protection of facility guests and equipment
    • Demonstrates use of weight room equipment, program and drop-in activity check-in and monitoring
    • Cleans and conducts preventative maintenance on equipment
    • Maintains documentation of cleaning and equipment repair
    • Sets up and takes down of equipment
    2. Informs and enforces facility guidelines procedures and rules in a diplomatic manner
    3. Determines when circumstances or altercations are unsafe and follows center emergency procedures
    4. Provides standard first aid treatment when necessary, which may require performing CPR or using AED equipment in emergency situations
    5. Backs up Guest Relations Clerk station using recreation computer software and cash handling when necessary
    6. Ability to work courteously with the public and support the City of Westminster guest/host philosophy and SPIRIT values
    7. Attends meetings as scheduled
    8. Participates in special events for adult activities when applicable
    9. Contributes to special events for weekends when applicable
    10. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
    Other Duties and Responsibilities
    1. Knowledge of first aid, CPR and AED procedures common in a recreation environment
    2. Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations, making proper judgments as to the correct course of action
    3. Administers first aid and reports injuries
    4. Reports equipment in need of repairs puts unsafe equipment out of order
    5. Provides information about the City of Westminster and the programs offered in the seasonal program guide

    6. Disseminates information via bulletin boards
    7. Responsible for keeping management apprised of any operational or staff issues that are observed
    Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

    Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications

    Required :
    • Graduation from high school or GED
    • Completed or ability to obtain first aid and CPR certification within 60 days of employment
    • Experience with computer and computer keyboard
    • Customer service/guest relations experience to include approaching and informing customers or guests about following organizational guidelines
    Preferred :
    • Experience with proper cleaning techniques and use of cleaning agents on equipment
    • Experience administering preventative maintenance to equipment to include, but not limited to cardiovascular pieces, free weights, and various types of program equipment
    • Experience demonstrating the use of various types of equipment such as free weights, select weight equipment, and cardiovascular pieces to guests or clients
    • Experience defusing potentially volatile situations between center guests and handling potential altercations
    • Experience in physical fitness training

    Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
    Physical Requirements

    Work is physical in nature and involves:
    • Constant near acuity and hearing is needed to perform daily functions and communicate with patrons and staff
    • Occasional exposure to wet/humid environments in the pool and locker room area
    • Frequent squatting, kneeling, bending, and twisting to demonstrate proper lifting techniques, and maintain weight room appearance; constant standing, walking, and climbing in a multi-level facility to observe recreation center activity for safety and hazards
    • Frequently lifting of 50 pounds from floor to waist, 35 pounds from floor overhead to set up tables and chairs and stock supplies; frequently carry, push, and pull 50 pounds of weights, supplies, Pilates equipment, carts, volleyball posts, Genie equipment, and material up to 100 feet; occasional carrying of up to 100 pounds of weights, supplies, and materials up to ten (10) feet
    • Due to the occasional use of hand tools, fine motor skills along with firm grasp and frequent reaching below shoulder and overhead is needed

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Work in this position is constantly performed indoor with occasional outdoor activity in extreme temperatures. Work is performed in a public recreation facility where high volume and noise can be a distraction along with frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals.

    Required Materials and Equipment

    Equipment used may include computers, keyboards, copy/fax machines, telephones, calculators, televisions, audio/visual equipment (VCR, DVD, CD, etc.), public service announcement equipment, small hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, tape measurers, a variety of recreational equipment, and maintenance tools. Must be able to operate a wide variety of recreational equipment for a variety of recreation programs/activities.

    PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
    • Background checks will include employment references and criminal history and when applicable, credit check, driver's license record, education verification
    • Drug screen
    • Physical
    • Must be legally entitled to work in the United States


    The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

    The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
    • Health and Dental
    • Flexible Spending
    • Pension/Retirement Plans
    • Term Life Insurance
    • Long-term Disability
    • Survivor Benefits
    • Wellness Program
    • Career Development Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program
    • Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury


    For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
    Benefit Package

    The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

    401(a) Contribution Rates:
    Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
    Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

    Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule
    • Less than 3 years - 0%
    • 3 to 4 years - 60%
    • 4 to 5 years - 80%
    • Over 5 years - 100%
    • For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

    The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

    Closing Date/Time: 5/4/2026 8:30 AM Mountain
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Parks and recreation play a vital role in creating vibrant communities, and the demand for professionals in this field continues to grow. Whether you’re passionate about maintaining state parks, overseeing golf courses, or helping preserve our natural resources, countless career opportunities are waiting for you. In this guide, we’ll explore various jobs in parks and recreation, the departments that make up this sector, and the benefits of pursuing a rewarding career in this dynamic industry.

 

Exploring Career Opportunities in Parks and Recreation

The field of parks and recreation offers diverse career opportunities, ranging from management and administration to maintenance and operations. Whether you’re interested in overseeing community programming or keeping city parks beautiful, you have a role. From seasonal positions to full-time jobs, parks and recreation departments provide a range of employment options.

If you’re interested in helping preserve nature for future generations, many state parks offer specialized positions focused on conservation and sustainability. Let’s consider some of the top parks and recreation jobs.

 

Types of Parks and Recreation Jobs

Management and Administration

  1. Park Manager: Oversee the daily operations of a park or recreation center, ensuring it runs smoothly.
  2. Recreation Director: Develop and implement programs that engage the community and foster active participation.
  3. Administrative Assistant: Provide key administrative support to the park team, handling tasks such as scheduling and communications.

Maintenance and Operations

  1. Park Maintenance Worker: Perform essential tasks like landscaping, cleaning park facilities, and repairing equipment.
  2. Equipment Operator: Operate heavy machinery such as tractors and mowers to maintain parks and golf courses.
  3. Janitor/Cleaner: Ensure the cleanliness and safety of park facilities, making them enjoyable for visitors.

Recreation and Programming

  1. Recreation Coordinator: Plan and execute engaging activities and events at city parks and recreation centers.
  2. Park Ranger: Patrol parks, ensuring safety and enforcing rules while educating the public about natural resources.
  3. Lifeguard: Monitor swimming pools, ensuring the safety of swimmers during peak seasons.
 

Specialized Roles in Parks and Recreation

Golf Courses and Sports Facilities

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If you have a passion for sports and golf courses, there are specialized jobs available in these areas:

  1. Golf Course Superintendent: This person oversees the maintenance and operations of a golf course, ensuring it’s in top condition.
  2. Sports Facility Manager: Manage daily operations at a sports complex, including field maintenance and event coordination.
  3. Athletic Field Maintenance Worker: Keep athletic fields and facilities in excellent condition for sporting events and community use.

State Parks and Conservation

Working in state parks often involves a focus on preserving and promoting natural resources. Some of the specialized roles include:

  1. Park Naturalist: Educate visitors about the flora, fauna, and ecosystems within a state park, helping to foster a connection with nature.
  2. Conservation Biologist: This person works to protect and preserve natural resources within state parks, ensuring their sustainability for future generations.
  3. Park Ranger (State Parks): Enforce regulations and ensure the safety of visitors in state parks while educating the public on conservation efforts.
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Working in City Parks and Recreation Departments

City parks offer a range of career opportunities for those interested in working at the local level. Whether you’re involved in recreation programming or keeping the parks maintained, plenty of rewarding jobs are available.

  1. Seasonal positions: Help with specific projects during peak seasons, such as working in swimming pools or leading summer programs.
  2. Full-time positions: Take on more permanent roles within city parks, including management and operations.
  3. Team-based roles: Work collaboratively with other employees to keep parks running smoothly and provide an excellent experience for visitors.
 

Job Opportunities and Application Process

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If you want to start your career in parks and recreation, you can search for openings through your local government’s career center or statewide listings. Many parks departments are constantly recruiting new talent, offering a variety of roles that match different skill sets and interests.

The application process typically involves submitting a resume and completing an online application. If you’re selected for an interview, you’ll likely meet with a hiring manager to discuss your qualifications and how you can contribute to the parks team.

 

The Benefits of a Career in Parks and Recreation

There are many perks to working in parks and recreation, from the opportunity to work outdoors to making a meaningful difference in your community. Some of the key benefits include:

  1. Rewarding career: Working in parks and recreation directly impacts your community’s quality of life, providing spaces for recreation and relaxation.
  2. Opportunities for advancement: Many parks departments offer clear career pathways, with chances for promotions into management or specialized roles.
  3. Job security: Public spaces like parks and recreation centers are essential to communities, so there’s a constant need for qualified professionals in this field.
  4. Diverse work environments: From urban city parks to expansive state parks, you can work in various settings, depending on your interests.
 

Conclusion

A career in parks and recreation is fulfilling and offers a chance to make a lasting impact on your community. Whether you’re interested in managing golf courses, preserving natural resources, or planning recreation programs, there are countless career opportunities in this field. You can take the next step by exploring job openings and start your journey toward a rewarding career today.

Remember, parks are essential to the health and happiness of communities, and the professionals who maintain and manage these spaces play a critical role. Join the world of parks and recreation and help shape the future of public spaces for future generations.

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