Fitness Recreation Specialist

JOB LOCATION

30 Del Mar Cir Aurora, Colorado 80011-8256

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The City of Aurora seeks a dynamic Recreation Specialist to lead our Fitness and Wellness program. You will directly supervise a team of instructors while shaping the health and vitality of our community through innovative programming. Our Core4 values—Integrity, Customer Service, Respect, and Professionalism—guide every interaction within our recreation centers. We expect you to live these values daily by providing exceptional service to patrons and fostering a respectful environment for staff. This role requires a balance of administrative oversight and hands-on fitness instruction to ensure program excellence. Your expertise will maintain high standards in equipment safety and class quality. Successful candidates demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and ethical leadership. Join us to make a lasting impact on the wellness of Aurora residents.

The deadline for submitting applications is Sunday, April 19, 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.  

The hiring rate for this role is: $50,968 - $63,710/annually.

Position overview: 

The City of Aurora is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for a career in the Recreation Division. The Recreation Specialist for the Fitness and Wellness program will implement a variety of Fitness programming and operations within a recreation center environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct supervision of approximately 20 variable hour fitness instructors
• Recruit, interview, select, train, evaluate, schedule instructors
• Provide daily guifdance and problem solving
• Time approval for variable hour fitness staff
• Verify and track instructor certifications – ongoing as they expire
• Responsible to substitute, develop, program and implement registration/drop-in classes
• Will be required to teach/personal train a minimum of 3 to 5 classes/sessions per week
• Maintain weekly schedules for fitness classes
• Communicate with center supervisor regarding programming and bookings
• Develop, program and implement fee-based classes
• Coordinate personal training, massage, and reflexology
• Program maintenance includes schedule and book classes in the registration system, set fees in compliance with COA's policies, follow budget guidelines, track registrations and attendance, cancelations and profit/loss for classes
• Perform annual fee evaluations
• Identify trends and program new activities
• Respond to customer concerns and suggestions, either face to face, by telephone or email
• Promote programs
• Evaluate classes using surveys for outcome measures
• Coordinate with participants and trainer to set up fitness assessments
• Collaborate and maintain working relationships with community partners for program development
• Research and recommends purchase of weight room equipment and other fitness supplies
• Maintain daily fitness equipment, flat screens and schedules quarterly maintenance
• Daily sanitation of the weight room that may include wiping, sweeping, and mopping