Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $69,792.11 - $102,518.83
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The City of Mesa is a vibrant municipality committed to providing exceptional recreational opportunities and community programs to its residents. With a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through well-managed parks, recreation centers, aquatics facilities, sports complexes, and special events, the city fosters a welcoming environment for individuals and families to engage in healthy, enjoyable activities. As a substantial government entity in Arizona, Mesa offers various recreation services that aim to promote community involvement, wellness, and inclusion. The City's Recreation and Community Facilities Department plays a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and supervising these programs across multiple... Show More
Job Requirements
- Valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date
- Obtain Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification within 30 days of hire for aquatics assignments
- Obtain Lifeguard Training Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certificates within 90 days for aquatics
- Subject to FBI vetting process for aquatics assignment
- CPR/AED and First Aid certificate within 30 days of hire for recreation center and tennis assignments
- Possession of Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS) certification by promotion or hire date for adaptive assignment
- Department of Economic Security fingerprint clearance card level 1 within 30 days of hire for adaptive
- Department of Economic Security Article 9 certification and Protective Behaviors Certification within 30 days for adaptive
- Subject to pre-employment alcohol, drug, and controlled substance testing per city policy
- Two years’ experience as a City of Mesa Recreation Programmer OR equivalent education and experience.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, Facility Management, Public Administration, or related field
- Three to five years of professional, year-round recreation experience including program coordination
- Experience in parks and recreation or special event management and operations
- Experience in sports facility management including sales, marketing, scheduling, and contract management
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Municipal recreation experience preferred
- Membership in Arizona Parks and Recreation Association preferred
- Membership in National Recreation and Parks Association or related certification preferred
- Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED certification preferred for aquatics assignments
- Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certifications preferred for aquatics
- Therapeutic Recreation (CTRS) certification preferred for adaptive programs.
Job Duties
- Manage planning, budgeting, organizing, scheduling, marketing, directing, coordinating, and supervising recreation programs and facilities
- Coordinate and supervise staff including full-time, part-time, temporary agency workers, and volunteers
- Manage adaptive recreation and inclusion support programs including assessment, coordination, and communication with schools and agencies
- Oversee athletics programs including leagues, clinics, officials management, field reservations, and marketing
- Coordinate aquatic programs, staff training, facility rentals, cash handling, and customer relations
- Manage front desk operations including hiring, training, and supervising staff, system administration for ActiveNet, fee assistance, and fiscal audits
- Coordinate and supervise recreation center staff, programs, facility rentals, special events, fitness and wellness activities, and reporting
- Organize and supervise special events including permits, vendor contracts, equipment management, resource coordination, and public safety
- Coordinate youth camps, mobile recreation opportunities, volunteer services, program development, marketing, scheduling, and monthly reporting
- Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Prepare reports and program evaluations
- Ensure compliance with department policies and procedures
- Participate in recruiting, training, and evaluating recreation personnel.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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