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Aquatics and Health & Wellness Coordinator
Job Description

The Town of Carbondale is accepting applications for our Parks & Recreation Department full-time benefited Aquatics and Health & Wellness Coordinator position. The position requires an extensive aquatics background to manage, oversee and operate the Town of Carbondale’s outdoor seasonal pool. The position will be in charge of all Aquatics facility maintenance, facility upkeep, staff hiring, scheduling, training and daily operations of the John M. Fleet Municipal pool.  The Town of Carbondale will be building a new pool in 2023-2024, so the candidate will be desirable if they have experience as an aquatics manager during budgeting, demolition, design, construction and close out of an aquatic’s facility.   Additionally, a background and experience in the Health and Wellness field will be required to create, implement, and coordinate fitness programming at the aquatic facility, at the Carbondale Recreation and Community Center, and for Town special events with a fitness focus.

A Bachelor’s degree in recreation services, fitness or related field is required along with three years of management experience of an aquatic facility. One to three years in health and wellness fitness recreation program creation and/ or instruction or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a current CPO (Certified Pool Operator) or AFO (Aquatics Facility Operator) certification, possession of Red Cross lifeguard training instruction (LGI), certification in water safety instruction (WSI) or the ability to obtain these certifications prior to the opening of the seasonal aquatic facility.

A valid Colorado driver’s license is required, pre-employment and substance abuse testing will be required. This is a salary position with benefits. This is a grade 40 non-exempt position with a salary range of $61,600-$92,400 depending on qualifications.. Position is open until filled. for more information or contact by e-mail ebrendlinger@carbondaleco.net

Send application, resume and cover letter to ebrendlinger@carbondaleco.net or to the Town of Carbondale, Attn: Eric Brendlinger, Parks & Recreation Director, 511, Colorado Ave, Carbondale, Co 81623. For more information on the position call Eric Brendlinger, Parks and Recreation Director at 970-510-1277. Please also complete the Town’s Job Application for Employment (also linked at the top of this page).Applications are also available at Town Hall or on-line at www.carbondalegov.org 

Fitness Instructors (Ongoing)
Fitness Instructor Job Description

The Carbondale Recreation and Community Center is looking to hire certified group fitness instructors. This is a subcontractor position.

We are looking to fill the following time slots/class needs:

Strength/Circuit/HIIT Fitness Instructor: MWF 12pm-1pm

Silver Sneakers Instructor: MWF 9am-10am & 10:30am-11:30am

For more information, please contact Margaret : mdonnelly@carbondaleco.net

Temporary/Seasonal Parks Maintenance Positions | Job Description
The Town of Carbondale is accepting applications for our Parks Department temporary/seasonal positions. Position performs maintenance duties on Town parks, athletic fields, open spaces and public facilities such as mowing grass, landscape maintenance and general maintenance duties.  A valid Colorado driver’s license is required. Physical exam, pre-employment and substance abuse testing will be required. Work hours are Monday through Friday 7am to 3:30pm. Starting pay will be $22.00/hour depending on qualifications.

Applications are available at Town Hall or via link above. Position is open until filled. Contact Russell Sissom, Parks Supervisor, at 970-510-1327 or e-mail rsissom@carbondaleco.net. for more information. Please also complete the Town’s Job Application for Employment (also linked at the top of this page).