City of Thornton, CO Jobs

9 open positions

9 current openings at City of Thornton, CO across 4 departments. Listed pay $15.87–$53.40/hr · $62k–$241k/yr. Updated daily from the employer's own postings.

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Senior Recreation Program Specialist - Preschool Director (Licensed & Enrichment Programs)

City of Thornton, CO · Parks & Recreation · Closes Oct 15

Thornton Regular full-time $62,036.00 - $81,888.00 Annually

Under direction, supervises, coordinates, and leads the operations of a recreation program such as preschool, gymnastics or dance for the City to include maintaining a clean, safe environment for the children that meets…

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Building Maintenance Specialist

City of Thornton, CO · Management Services · Closes Oct 16

Thornton Regular full-time $29.83 - $39.37 Hourly

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled building construction and maintenance duties relating to the renovation, upkeep and operation of City buildings.

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Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Facility Attendant - CRC/TWRC/TCC

City of Thornton, CO · Parks & Recreation · Closes Oct 28

Thornton Temporary part-time $15.87 Hourly

Under general supervision, maintains and provides basic custodial care for the entire facility during operational hours, to include appropriate locker rooms where applicable, at an assigned facility (Community Center…

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Planning & Economic Development Director

City of Thornton, CO · Planning & Economic Development · Closes Nov 5

Thornton Regular full-time $182,914.00 - $241,446.00 Annually

The City of Thornton is seeking an engaged visionary with a strategic mind and demonstrated leadership qualities for the Planning & Economic Development Director.

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Sports Academy Instructor-Soccer, Flag Football, Archery, Fitness

City of Thornton, CO

City of Thornton, CO, United States Full-time $26 - $26 / hour

Sports Academy Instructor responsible for teaching soccer, flag football, archery, and fitness to youth 5-18. Plans and leads drills, manages attendance, ensures safety, and provides customer service.

Coaching skills for all ability levelsCPR and First Aid proficiencyInstruction of fundamental sports skillsEffective public communication
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Pickleball Instructor-Adult & Youth

City of Thornton, CO

City of Thornton, CO, United States Full-time $20 - $20 / hour

The City of Thornton seeks a Pickleball Instructor to lead adult and youth classes at its community center.

Basic pickleball instruction skillsCPR and First Aid proficiencyClass coordination and schedulingCustomer service and communication
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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CDBG Coordinator

City of Thornton, CO · Community Programs · Open until filled

Thornton Regular full-time $40.45 - $53.40 Hourly

Under direction, this position administers and implements the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the City of Thornton.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Gymnastics Instructor I/II

City of Thornton, CO

Trail Winds Recreation Center, CO, United States Full-time $16 - $22 / hour

Gymnastics Instructor I/II at City of Thornton’s Trail Winds Recreation Center. Instructs tot‑through‑pre‑teen gymnastics classes, assists with set‑up, safety, and emergency response, and organizes children’s parties.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Emergency Shelter Leader (Warming Center - McCallister Building)

City of Thornton, CO · Parks & Recreation

Thornton Seasonal part-time $25.18 - $33.24 Hourly

Under general supervision, this position participates as an active member of the Warming Center Team and is vital to the community when shelter is needed for unhoused individuals during a designated, severe weather…

Last seen Oct 10, 2026
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About City of Thornton, CO jobs

City of Thornton, CO has 9 open positions, mostly in Thornton. Openings include Senior Recreation Program Specialist - Preschool Director (Licensed & Enrichment Programs), Building Maintenance Specialist and Facility Attendant - CRC/TWRC/TCC. The departments hiring most are Parks & Recreation, Management Services and Planning & Economic Development. Typical posted pay is $62k–$241k/yr or $19.16–$34.60/hr.

Pay by opening

Each opening's posted range; bars compare them as full-time yearly pay.

Planning & Economic Development DirectorThornton
$183k–$241k/yr
CDBG CoordinatorThornton
$40.45–$53.40/hr
Building Maintenance SpecialistThornton
$29.83–$39.37/hr
Senior Recreation Program Specialist - Preschool Director (Licensed & Enrichment Programs)Thornton
$62k–$82k/yr
Emergency Shelter Leader (Warming Center - McCallister Building)Thornton
$25.18–$33.24/hr
Sports Academy Instructor-Soccer, Flag Football, Archery, Fitness
$26.05/hr
Gymnastics Instructor I/II
$16.19–$22.12/hr
Pickleball Instructor-Adult & Youth
$19.86/hr
Facility Attendant - CRC/TWRC/TCCThornton
$15.87/hr

Openings by department

Parks & Recreation
3
Management Services
1
Planning & Economic Development
1
Community Programs
1

Pay by role at City of Thornton, CO

RoleLatest posted payPostings
Guest Relations Clerk$17/hr7
Utility Maintenance Specialist$22.75–$40.73/hr6

City of Thornton, CO Jobs: FAQ

How many jobs does City of Thornton have open?

City of Thornton, CO has 9 open positions on NextGig, gathered from its own job postings and refreshed daily.

Which City of Thornton departments are hiring?

The departments with the most openings are Parks & Recreation, Management Services, Planning & Economic Development, Community Programs.

What does City of Thornton pay?

Across openings that list pay, the posted range is $15.87–$53.40/hr · $62k–$241k/yr.

Which City of Thornton jobs close soon?

2 openings close within the next 7 days.