Hybrid Events Recreation Specialist

Gilbert, Arizona; Gilbert (AZ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Town of Gilbert is seeking a Recreation Specialist - Special Events to plan and run community events, manage staff, and handle registrations and marketing. The role requires an associate degree in recreation or related field and 2+ years in customer service and supervision.

Hybrid or remote work is eligible. A pre-employment physical and drug screen are required, and duties may include evenings, weekends, or holidays to meet event demand.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in recreation or related field or equivalent experience in recreation.
• Two years of customer service experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience or program oversight in a recreation setting.
• One year of marketing, cash handling, or clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement facility programs and events to include preparing activities and curriculum, purchasing supplies, staffing, contract instructors and vendors, soliciting donations, marketing and evaluating programs and events.
• Recommends and/or implements changes to improve and optimize programs; oversees registrations, cancellations, overrides, and proration of fees; monitors programs, responds to and resolves complaints.
• Maintain and inspect equipment. Identify and communicate facility repair needs.
• Develop marketing materials for classes, programs, events and facility information by creating flyers, brochures, social media posts and advertising slides for facility TV's.
• Oversee assigned staff to include scheduling and training staff and resolving conflicts.
• Cash handling and management to include preparing daily cash deposits, processing refunds and recording data in Cash Balance Report and Monthly Income Revenue Reports. Process petty cash, cash reconciliation/reimbursements, distribute invoices, and process refunds.
• Schedule may include working nights, weekends, and holidays as needed based on operational demand.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Marketing

Cash handling

Clerical experience

Education

Associate's degree in recreation or related field

Job description

Town of Gilbert is seeking a Recreation Specialist - Special Events to plan and run community events, manage staff, and handle registrations and marketing. The role requires an associate degree in recreation or related field and 2+ years in customer service and supervision.

Hybrid or remote work is eligible. A pre-employment physical and drug screen are required, and duties may include evenings, weekends, or holidays to meet event demand.