Recreation Leader - Recreation Services

City of Surprise • Surprise, AZ

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About The Position

The Recreation Leader supports State-licensed programs and a variety of daily recreational services and programs, including youth and adult sports leagues, senior services, youth and teen programs, tennis, adaptive programs, campus operations, and special events. The role is part of daily operations and includes setting up sites and equipment, assisting with scheduling and conducting activities, providing customer service, and compiling simple reports. Incumbents may serve as cashiers receiving checks and cash.

For this position, the candidate should be committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children ages 3–5. The role emphasizes early childhood education and providing a space where children feel safe, respected, and empowered to learn and grow. The Recreation Leader is expected to be passionate about providing high-quality care that supports children’s development. The position offers opportunities to gain experience in a variety of Parks and Recreation programs. The core schedule is 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Must be at least 18 years of age for licensed programs.
• Must provide proof of CPR certification and First Aid certification within one month of hire.
• Must provide proof of having applied for an Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card within one month of hire and proof of obtaining the card within two months of hire; the employee bears the cost of obtaining the card.
• Must provide tuberculosis skin test results within one month of hire.
• Successful candidates must complete post-offer, pre-employment criminal background screening, education and experience verification, drug screening, fingerprinting, and E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Support State-licensed programs and daily recreational services and programs.
• Set up program sites and equipment.
• Assist with scheduling and conducting activities.
• Provide customer service.
• Compile simple reports.
• May serve as a cashier receiving checks and cash.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children ages 3–5 and support their development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed