Recreation Coordinator

City of Prescott • Prescott, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Prescott Recreation Services Department is hiring a motivated, creative, and community-focused Recreation Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and oversee recreational programs, classes, camps, and events. The role delivers inclusive recreational opportunities for youth, adults, seniors, and families and supports community quality of life. The coordinator manages multiple activities while engaging residents, staff, and community partners.

The position involves program and event planning and logistics, on-site supervision, coordination of instructors, volunteers, vendors, and staff, registration and basic reporting, promotion and outreach, participant customer service, compliance with policies and safety requirements, and use of participation data to evaluate and improve programs. The coordinator also supports sports programming and field and facility scheduling, supply inventory, and ordering.

Work takes place in a standard City office and in the community or field. The position operates a City vehicle and standard office equipment. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be needed for programs and community events. The position is designated safety-sensitive and requires post-offer pre-employment screening, including drug screening, motor vehicle records check, and criminal background screening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in recreation, leisure services, or a closely related field overseeing, programming, or coordinating recreational activities, special events, or sports, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Knowledge of planning, organizing, and supporting recreational programs, classes, events, or camps.
• Ability to collect and analyze participation data to assess program effectiveness and inform program-improvement decisions.
• Knowledge of inclusive and adaptive recreation practices.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Leadership ability to train, motivate, and support staff and volunteers.
• Customer-service skills and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication with participants, staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed for programs and community events.
• Ability to follow department policies, safety procedures, and City regulations.
• Basic computer application skills, including email and Microsoft applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Program or event marketing and outreach skills.
• Ability to supervise part-time staff, seasonal employees, or volunteers.
• Facility and program scheduling, field reservations, and space-management skills.
• Ability to work with community partners, schools, nonprofits, or local organizations.
• Ability to work with local businesses and other community entities to obtain sponsorships or in-kind support for programs and events.
• Program budgeting, cost recovery, and financial-tracking skills.
• Skills with recreation management software, online registration systems, and digital communication tools.
• Ability to safely operate a City vehicle and standard office equipment.
• Ability to perform work involving continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, Event Management, or a related field.
• Prior experience coordinating programs, camps, classes, or events for youth, teens, adults, and seniors.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, organize, and lead camps, community events, programs, and recreational classes for youth, adults, seniors, and families.
• Coordinate event logistics, including facilities, equipment, permits, vendors, setup, and teardown.
• Provide on-site event supervision to support safety and high-quality execution.
• Recruit and coordinate instructors, volunteers, vendors, and staff as needed.
• Assist with program registration, attendance tracking, and basic reporting.
• Assist with promoting programs and events through flyers, social media posts, newsletter articles, and other outreach methods.
• Ensure programs comply with department policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Respond to participant inquiries and provide customer service to the community.
• Develop evaluation tools using Parks and Recreation best-practice standards and use data to improve or expand programs and events.
• Work with the Recreation Supervisor to develop schedules, timelines, and program logistics.
• Coordinate and manage sports programs, including scheduling and overseeing field and facility allocations for teams, programs, and community use.
• Help track program and event supply inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Complimentary mental health and wellness services, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free Calm subscription, and health coaching.
• Paid time off up to 25 days in the first year of employment.
• 10 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
• Free employee-only medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Pension and long-term disability through the Arizona State Retirement System.
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED