Recreation Programmer (Sports)

City of Avondale • Avondale, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of youth sports, programs, and adult sports. This role is crucial in creating a positive and engaging environment that promotes learning, creativity, and teamwork. Specific duties may include: planning, organizing, and supervising the recreational activities offered by the City of Avondale; program and curriculum development; leading and facilitating programming sessions; maintaining a safe and secure environment for all participants; training and guiding staff members; evaluating program operations; assisting with and monitoring budget for the assigned program area; providing administrative support for the Parks and Recreation Department working with outside vendors, processing inquiries, and rentals. Creating promotion strategies to generate registrations and measuring results. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An Associate's Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience assisting in recreation, sports, supervision of staff, leisure class administration, and/or special events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word & Publisher).
• A valid Arizona Driver's License is required.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, or a closely related field is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis.
• Bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination, promotion, and implementation of recreational activities such as special events, instructional classes, sports activities, and adult and youth programs.
• Participates in the selection, training, and motivation, of part-time employees.
• Assists in budget preparation; prepares cost estimates for program budgets and long-range forecasting.
• Coordinates program schedules and field reservations.
• Maintains awareness of new developments in the recreation field, and incorporates as appropriate into programs.
• Creates social media campaigns, updates website, flyers, and email blasts to help market programs.
• Works with the Recreation Coordinator to purchase supplies and equipment for programs.
• Supervises the distribution, care, use, and maintenance of supplies and equipment for assigned programs.
• Plans, implements, and coordinates a sponsorship program that will assist with supplementing program costs and connecting with the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree