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POSITION TITLE: Sr Supervisor, Recreation (Sports and NACC) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8445
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
LOCATION: NORTHSIDE AZTLAN CTR
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $68,279.00 - 113,797.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $75,000.00 - 87,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 5/18/2026.
At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.
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Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
- Motor vehicle report
While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
- Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
- Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
- Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Employee/family onsite health clinic
- Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
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Job Summary
The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Senior Supervisor of Sports. This position will lead the sports team, which oversees a wide variety of community sports offerings. These include indoor programs at City Recreation Facilities and Poudre School District gymnasiums, outdoor programs at Fort Collins parks, as well as individual and team sports.
The ideal candidate will help grow participation in existing programs while expanding sports offerings to better serve the community.
In addition, this role includes supervision of the Northside Aztlán Community Center — a fitness and events facility that hosts a wide range of activities, classes, programs, sports, and special events. The center is especially popular for its year-round and summer youth and children’s programs (which are overseen by another supervisor).
The Senior Supervisor will be responsible for managing all non-daycare operations at the Northside facility. This position also supervises other Recreation staff to deliver additional programming and operations making strong teamwork essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with proven experience in recreational athletics and facility management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates recreation programs and services.
- Responsible for assigned facilities; schedules use and maintenance of facilities.
- Prepares budget and directs expenditure of department funds and keeping of department records.
- Interprets recreation programs to public and maintains cooperative planning and working relationships with allied public and voluntary agencies. Develops and maintains professional relationships with these agencies.
- Promotes recreation programs by assisting in the preparation of publications, brochures, news releases, flyers, seminars, clinics, etc.
- Maintains records and writes reports including year-end information.
- Maintains equipment inventory, records, and filing systems.
- Provides interpretation and guidance regarding City policies and safety regulations.
- Maintains cooperative and compatible working relations.
- May act as liaison to organizations and boards.
- Functions as a member of various department collaborative teams.
Management Responsibilities
Yes
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
- Experience building teams and implementing practices to lead others well in an inclusive, high-performance organization. Skill in integrating and synthesizing others’ viewpoints to build alignment of diverse perspectives to achieve results.
- Capable of creating conditions of emotional safety and demonstrates self-awareness and regulation in responding to others.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Required Qualifications
| Minimum | Preferred |
|---|---|
| College degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees | Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Recreation Administration, Human Development, Physical Education or related field |
Experience Requirements
- Two to five years related experience; supervisory experience desirable.
Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training
- Valid driver's license. May require operator’s license for 15 passenger vehicle. CPR/AED and First Aid Certification recommended (required for some positions). Other certifications may be required for some positions (e.g., Lifeguard Training, Membership in the Professional Skaters Association, CTRS, etc.).
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Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
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