What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Aide (Senior/Special Interest) position at Town of Marana?
Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. Â The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.
Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Â Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.
The Town of Marana is seeking a Recreation Aide to work in the Senior/Special Interest Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. This is a short-term temporary position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a direct impact on promoting Marana to become a premier destination for business and leisure as well as outdoor enthusiasts.
Pursuant to the Marana Town Code, Sections 3-1-2(D) and 3-1-3(B), and the current Salary Schedule implemented by the Town Manager, the position of Recreation Aide is defined as an Unclassified position. Â Unclassified positions are at-will employees and employment that may be terminated upon the will of the employer or employee at any time with or without cause.Â
Preferred Availability: weekdays (8am-5pm), some nights & weekends
Hiring Rate: $16.00 per hour
Returning Marana employees may be eligible for a $0.25/hour increase for each returning year up to a maximum pay rate of $17.00/hour.
Recreation aides provide support to recreation staff to ensure the best delivery of recreation programs. They will work at community events, signature events, senior programs, sporting programs and other recreational programs as needed. Schedules will vary by program area with on-call hours during daytime, evening and holidays.
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To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process. This recruitment will close on 03/19/2025
Application Status Updates
All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.
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TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653Â
www.maranaaz.gov
ph (520) 382-1900 Â / Â fx (520) 382-3500
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 QUESTIONS
Human Resources Staff Contact
Krista Devlin / 520-382-1921 / kdevlin@maranaaz.gov
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For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627.
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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.
Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Â Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.
The Town of Marana is seeking a Recreation Aide to work in the Senior/Special Interest Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. This is a short-term temporary position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a direct impact on promoting Marana to become a premier destination for business and leisure as well as outdoor enthusiasts.
Pursuant to the Marana Town Code, Sections 3-1-2(D) and 3-1-3(B), and the current Salary Schedule implemented by the Town Manager, the position of Recreation Aide is defined as an Unclassified position. Â Unclassified positions are at-will employees and employment that may be terminated upon the will of the employer or employee at any time with or without cause.Â
Preferred Availability: weekdays (8am-5pm), some nights & weekends
Hiring Rate: $16.00 per hour
Returning Marana employees may be eligible for a $0.25/hour increase for each returning year up to a maximum pay rate of $17.00/hour.
Recreation aides provide support to recreation staff to ensure the best delivery of recreation programs. They will work at community events, signature events, senior programs, sporting programs and other recreational programs as needed. Schedules will vary by program area with on-call hours during daytime, evening and holidays.
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- Leads assigned recreation programs; prepares and sets up for program activities; maintains facilities and equipment; performs other duties related to conducting programs.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Performs light administrative work by completing documents; files makes and receives phone calls regarding programs.
- Assists with Special Interest programs; paint nights, youth breaks/camps, and events.
- Assists with Senior Programs and Activities.
- Required to work signature events and community events
- Must be at least 16 years of age at time of application submission
- Must pass fingerprint clearance background check
- Must pass the Town of Marana background check
- Must pass a pre-employment physical and a 25-pound lift test
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months experience working as a recreation aide, sports official or in a closely related field in multiple settings with different age groups.Â
To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process. This recruitment will close on 03/19/2025
Application Status Updates
All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.
Â
TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653Â
www.maranaaz.gov
ph (520) 382-1900 Â / Â fx (520) 382-3500
Â
 QUESTIONS
Human Resources Staff Contact
Krista Devlin / 520-382-1921 / kdevlin@maranaaz.gov
Â
For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627.
 Â
The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.
Salary : $16 - $17
