Recreation Programmer

The City of Fort Worth, Park & Recreation +1

The role

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

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 📅

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 Betsy Price 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!

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Recreation Programmer

The City of Fort Worth, Park & Recreation +1

The role

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

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 📅

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!

What you will do

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

Working Conditions and 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.

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth. 🌟

Conditions of Employment

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.

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