Temporary Recreation Specialist

City of Glendale • Glendale, AZ

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is hiring a temporary, part-time Recreation Specialist to assist with recreational programs and activities. The role supports Recreation Coordinators with sports leagues and tournaments, field reservations, and recreation programs. It also involves preparing facilities, managing meeting room, field, and court reservations, setting up equipment for scheduled events and activities, and guiding participants while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and City policies.

The position may be scheduled at Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale Youth Sports Complex, Paseo Sports Complex, and Heroes Park. Work is scheduled as needed, up to 30 hours per week. Typical operating hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and availability is required any day of the week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The hourly rate is $18.00. The position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week. Sick time accrues at 0.034 hours per hour paid. Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System is required, with mandatory contributions collected each pay period at the stated current rate of 11.98%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to interact with citizens in a fun, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Ability to interact effectively and courteously with the public and other employees.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office products.
• Experience utilizing reservation-type software.

Responsibilities

• Assist Recreation Coordinators with sports leagues and tournaments, field reservations, and recreation programs.
• Assist in implementing recreational programs and activities while following safety guidelines and City policies.
• Prepare recreation facilities for scheduled events and activities.
• Manage reservations for meeting rooms, fields, and courts.
• Set up sports equipment, audiovisual systems, tables, chairs, and other recreational materials.
• Provide guidance to program participants to enhance their experience.

Benefits

• Sick time accrues at 0.034 hours per hour paid.
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); contributions are mandatory and collected each pay period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED