The City of Grand Junction is hiring for part-time positions at the new Community Recreation Center, which is scheduled to open to the public in late 2026.

Approximately 150 part-time employees will be needed in a variety of roles to support daily operations at the new facility. The additional staff make the City of Grand Junction one of the largest employers of part-time employees in the Grand Junction area and one of the largest employers of teenage staff, many of which will be working their first job.

Applications are being accepted for several positions at the Community Recreation Center, including: manager on duty; guest-service representative; lifeguard; swim instructor; fitness instructor; climbing-wall attendant; child-watch aide; and custodian.

To view job listings and submit applications, go online at gjcity.org/jobs.

Full-time positions are also listed at this website, including recreation-services representative and custodian. Many of the available positions are expected to begin work in late summer or early fall of 2026 as the city will prepare staff and operations ahead of the Community Recreation Center opening to the public.

The City of Grand Junction also partnered with Colorado Mesa University to host hiring events. The next events are April 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University Center on the CMU campus and May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Barn.

Applicants of all ages and experience levels who are interested in recreation, fitness, aquatics and community involvement are encouraged to apply.

For more information, visit gjcity.org/jobs or call the Parks and Recreation Office at 970-254-3866.