Recreation Specialist - Fitness
JOB LOCATION18150 E Vassar Pl Aurora, Colorado 80013City of Aurora, ColoradoIt 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 dayDiverse communityCompetitive total compensation packageWell-Funded General Employees Retirement PlanLight rail station minutes awayOn-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancementAccess to innovation workspacesPRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESAre you a passionate fitness professional looking to make a meaningful impact that goes beyond the walls of a traditional commercial gym? The City of Aurora is seeking a dynamic, community-minded leader to step into the role of Recreation Specialist – Fitness. In this rewarding public service role, you won't just be teaching classes and tracking trends; you will directly shape the health and wellness of our diverse community by overseeing our vibrant fitness programs and inspiring a dedicated team of instructors. This is your opportunity to combine your deep expertise in exercise science or personal training with a true calling to serve the public good. Join us in cultivating a positive, active environment where every workout helps build a stronger, healthier community.The hiring range for this role is $50,698 - $63,710/yearSalary to be commensurate with experience. The deadline to submit applications is August 4, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. Position OverviewThe 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 Directly supervise approximately 20 part-time fitness instructorsRecruit, interview, select, train, evaluate, schedule fitness instructorsMaintain records and verify instructor certificationsDevelops, programs, and implements registration for drop-in and fee-based classesTeaches 3 to 5 classes/personal training sessions per weekMaintain weekly schedules for fitness classesCommunicate with center supervisor regarding programming...