Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, Facility Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Considerable professional-level, year-round recreation experience: 3–5 years in recreation programming and coordination, parks and recreation or special event management and operations, or sports facility management and operations; alternatively, two years of experience as a City of Mesa Recreation Programmer.
• Possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by the hire or promotion date.
• For the Aquatics assignment, obtain Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications within 30 days of hire, and Lifeguard Training Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certificates within 90 days of hire.
• For the Aquatics assignment, submit to the Federal Bureau of Investigation vetting process because the role is classified as an Affected Individual with potential access to Chemicals of Interest.
• For Recreation Center and Tennis Center assignments, obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certificates within 30 days of hire.
• For the Adaptive assignment, possess a nationally recognized Therapeutic Recreation certification (CTRS) by promotion or hire; obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification, a valid Department of Economic Security fingerprint clearance card level 1, Department of Economic Security Article 9 certification, and Protective Behaviors Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Submit to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled-substance testing under City policy and procedures.
• Uphold and exhibit the City of Mesa’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation or a related field.
• Municipal recreation experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Membership in the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association.
• Membership in the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), or a valid accredited certification program related to the assignment area.
• For the Aquatics assignment, a current Lifeguard Training certificate including CPR, AED, and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer; a Water Safety Instructor certificate; and a Lifeguard Training Instructor certificate.
• For the Aquatics assignment, Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, organize, market, schedule, direct, coordinate, and supervise major recreation programs and facilities.
• Plan, promote, and present recreation programs, special events, competitions, and related activities at parks, pools, playgrounds, and recreation centers.
• Participate in selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating full-time and part-time recreation staff, temporary agency workers, and volunteers.
• Develop and implement program budgets and recommend fees and charges.
• Use computer applications; monitor programs, services, and facilities; and prepare reports.
• Coordinate and supervise assignment-specific programs, staff, facilities, events, rentals, and operations.
• For the Adaptive Recreation and Inclusion Support Programs assignment, assess participants; coordinate locations; develop programs; approve equipment purchases; communicate with schools, partner agencies, and families or caretakers; provide community presentations and internal education; and complete monthly reports.
• For the Athletics assignment, coordinate sports programs and events, train and schedule umpires and officials, arrange field reservations and facility repairs or preparation, enforce rules, and coordinate marketing and social media.
• For the Aquatics assignment, coordinate staff and aquatic programs; develop and implement staff and lifeguard training; schedule rentals; monitor and report cash receipts and cash handling; organize seasonal hiring; and work with customers and partner organizations.
• For the Front Desk assignment, coordinate, schedule, hire, train, and supervise front desk staff and park attendants; administer ActiveNet; support registration and auditing; test systems and oversee training; manage fee assistance and scholarship programs; and coordinate activity descriptions and program offerings.
• For the Recreation Centers assignment, coordinate staff and activities, rentals and events, partners, fitness and wellness operations, classes, instructors, and special-interest programs; complete reports.
• For the Special Events assignment, coordinate resources and permits, address parking, trash, restroom, and safety issues, assess and collect fees, promote events, manage equipment and vehicles, operate sound and video equipment, manage contracts and vendors, create reservation permits, and submit maintenance requests.
• For the Youth Camps, Mobile Recreation, and Volunteer assignment, coordinate mobile recreation, camps, and volunteer services; develop and market programs and partnerships; coordinate schedules and reservations; create staff manuals and program rules; develop weekly themes and events; and complete monthly reports.
• Perform related duties as required; work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required; and potentially rotate or transfer among facilities or assignments based on department or seasonal needs.