Youth Services Specialist- Family and Enrichment Programs
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Location : Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, CO
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2025-00133
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Golf
Division: Part Time Recreation Staff
Opening Date: 07/24/2025
Closing Date: 8/7/2025 12:00 AM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NA
General Purpose
The City of Commerce City is hiring a Youth Services Specialist to help deliver engaging recreation and enrichment programs for youth and families. In this variable-hour role, you'll coordinate activities, promote programs, and build positive relationships in our community. We're looking for a passionate, customer-focused individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a real impact on families and youth.
Hiring wage is dependent upon experience.
The hiring range is $22.86 - $25.60 / per hour.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees.
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Minimum Qualifications
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. Must possess current CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration Certificates or be able to obtain them within 10 days of hire date. Must possess current Standard Precautions Certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire date. Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and supply a current Motor Vehicle Record within 10 days of hire date.
Must have one of the following with documentation:
- A 4-year college degree with a major such as recreation, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field, and 12 months (1820 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable experience, since attaining the age of 18, in the care and supervision or 4 or more children, not related to the individual
- Two years of college training and 6 months (910 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable experience, since attaining the age of 18, in the care and supervision of 4 or more children, not related to the individual.
- Three years (5460 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable experience, since attaining the age of 18, in the care and supervision of 4 or more children.
Commerce City is an equal-opportunity employer.
Process Overview:
Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application AND INCLUDE A RESUME, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
Application Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.
Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.
Recreation Center Membership: Employees are eligible for a membership to the Commerce City Recreation Center for $5.00 per year.
Golf Course Green Fees: Employees can play the City's award-winning Buffalo Run Golf Course at a rate of $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes. Employees can also purchase golf merchandise at discounted prices.
Benefits: The city monitors the hours worked for seasonal and variable hour employees. In the event that they work more than 1,560 hours within the ACA measurement period, they will be offered health benefits.
Wellness: Employees are eligible to earn up to $100 for participation in various wellness activities offered by the City throughout the year.
Eligibility for Pay Increases: Employees are eligible for a pay increase around the time of their annual appraisal following a successful evaluation.
- Location:
- Commerce City
- Job Type:
- PartTime