Grand Junction is hiring more than 150 part-time roles for its new Community Recreation Center ahead of a 2026 opening. Here’s what to know about jobs and construction progress.
Grand Junction is ramping up hiring and construction efforts for its new Community Recreation Center (CRC), signaling one of the largest upcoming public facility launches in the region.
The City is currently hiring for approximately 150 part-time roles to support operations ahead of the center’s planned opening in late 2026.
Available positions span a wide range of roles, including:
Many of these roles are expected to begin in late summer or early fall, allowing time for training before the facility opens.
City officials note that this hiring effort will make Grand Junction one of the largest employers of part-time and youth workers in the area.
Construction of the Community Recreation Center is actively progressing, with several major milestones already underway.
Recent updates include:
The facility is expected to include aquatics areas, fitness spaces, youth programming areas, and multi-use recreation features.
Other recent highlights from the Parks and Recreation Department include:
The Community Recreation Center represents a major long-term investment in public infrastructure, workforce development, and quality of life in Grand Junction.
Beyond recreation, the project is expected to:
As hiring and construction continue, the CRC is becoming one of the most significant public projects currently underway in the region.
