Recreation Coordinator II - Parks and Recreation

About This Position

The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 182 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes and sports programs for all ages, 29 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities. The Parks Recreation Coordinator II plans, develops, implements, and evaluates recreation programs at park facilities, community centers for sports, art and culture, enrichment classes, school-based afterschool programs, and/or specialty programs.

This position plans, develops, implements and evaluates recreation programs at park facilities, or community centers for sports, art and culture, enrichment classes, school-based afterschool programs and/or specialty programs. Duties include supervising full and part-time employees and volunteers; communicating and cultivating connections and partnerships with individuals and groups to support department activities; planning and coordinating special events; maintaining financial and activity records for submittal; and administering department services including internet registration and reservations. An incumbent must be able to work efficiently, effectively and independently and on a team.

Parks Recreation Coordinator II duties include Supervising full and part-time employees and volunteers. Communicating and cultivating connections and partnerships with individuals and groups to support department activities. Planning and coordinating special events. Maintaining financial and activity records for submittal. Administering department services including internet registration and reservations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, independently and on a team.
• Ability to build positive networks within the community to promote programs.
• Ability to analyze the complex procedures and provide feedback for improvements.
• Computer skills including MS Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.), email, web-based registration (ACTIVE software system) and computer-generated flyer design.
  
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $58,593.60 - $90,916.80 annually.

Hiring Range: $58,593.60 - $86,590.40 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
  
  
  

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information .
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi .
  
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure studies, or a degree related to an area of specialization.
• One year of full-time, year-round professional or paraprofessional experience in recreation,
• OR One year experience equivalent to the level of Recreation Coordinator I.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here .
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprint ed and will have their fingerprint s used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidates suitability for the job.
• This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience in MS Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.), email, web-based registration (ACTIVE software system) and computer-generated flyer design.
• Experience in the development and coordination of recreation programs and events.
• Experience supervising of staff, volunteers and contractors.
• Experience in facility management.
• Experience in building and maintaining partnerships (community groups, non-profits, and others).
• Experience in special events.
• Trainings and/or Certifications in Recreation or closely related field (Coursework, CYSA, CPRP, other).
  
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes March 17, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Recreation Coordinator II, JC:41140, ID# 57193, 03/03/25, USM, MR, Benefits:007

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