or apply directly on The City of Fort Worth's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days The City of Fort Worth's roles stay open a median of 14 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 91% of The City of Fort Worth's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at The City of Fort Worth
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 55 open
- Hiring momentum
- 118 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The City of Fort Worth's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The City of Fort Worth.
About this role
The Recreation Programmer position at the City of Fort Worth involves planning, coordinating, and implementing various recreational and educational programs for community members of all ages. Responsibilities include marketing programs, managing staff and volunteers, and developing mentorship initiatives for at-risk youth. The role requires flexibility in scheduling, including nights and weekends, to meet community needs.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The City of Fort Worth as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field
- Two years of experience in community center service or recreational programming
- Valid Driver’s license
- Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within the first 6 months of employment
Nice to have
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience creating marketing materials and using social media
- Experience developing and evaluating youth programs
- Certified Park & Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification
What you get
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Plan
- Professional Development Opportunities
Worth weighing
- Work schedule varies and may include nights and weekends
- Heavy public and phone contact required
- Physical demands include lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds
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Listed by The City of Fort Worth on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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