RECREATION COORDINATOR (Parks & Recreation)

City of Surprise • Surprise, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents provide skilled professional recreation programming for a geographic area, several specialty fields, or a major facility. Assignment may include providing Citywide programming in several specialty fields such as special events, aquatics, special interest classes, adaptive, youth and adult sports, tennis, youth council, civic engagement initiatives, and teens. Incumbents develop and coordinate a variety of Citywide classes, programs, and events for citizens of all ages; coordinate, implement, maintain, and evaluate programs; and may oversee facility operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or a related field, and three years related experience
• Associate’s Degree or at least sixty-four (64) credit hours completed towards a Bachelor’s Degree and five years of related experience
• High School Diploma and seven years of related experience
• Valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire and ability to maintain it
• Certification in Community Infant, Child, Adult CPR, and First Aid within six months of hire (for positions working in licensed programs)
• Criminal Background Screening
• Drug Screen
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• 39-month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

Responsibilities

• Preparing and coordinating the master schedule
• Staffing specific programs, including the recruitment of instructors and officials
• Supervising part time staff and volunteers
• Performing administrative duties such as compiling data, maintaining program budget, preparing reports, soliciting bids, and providing quality customer service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level