RECREATION LEADER - RECREATION SERVICES

City of Surprise; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Surprise offers opportunities to partake in a range of Parks and Recreation programs, with a core schedule from 9 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. This role supports licensed programs and daily activities across youth, adult, and senior services, including events and campus operations.

Incumbents participate in site setup, activity coordination, customer service, and basic reporting, with potential cashier responsibilities for payments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age for licensed programs.
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of daily recreational services and programs.
• Set up site and equipment for activities.
• Assist in scheduling and conducting activities.
• Perform customer service tasks and inquiries.
• Compile simple reports.
• May serve as cashier handling checks and cash.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling activities

Site setup

Job description

Candidate should be committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children 3-5 years old. Incumbent should exhibit an emphasis on the importance of early childhood education, be committed to creating a space children feel safe, respected, and empowered to learn and grow. They should be passionate about providing high-quality care that supports children’s development. The Recreation Leader position offers opportunities to gain experience in a variety of Parks and Recreation programs, with a core schedule of 9 am - 1:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

SUMMARY

These positions support State-licensed programs. Incumbents support a variety of daily recreational services and programs, including youth and adult sports leagues, senior services, youth/teen programs, tennis, adaptive programs, campus operations, and special events. Incumbents are part of daily operations, set up site and equipment, assist in scheduling and conducting activities, perform customer service, and compile simple reports. Incumbents may serve as cashiers receiving checks and cash.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work. Must be at least 18 years of age for licensed programs.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must provide proof of CPR Certification Card and First Aid Certification Card within one month of hire date. Must provide proof of having applied for a Fingerprint Clearance Card (FCC) from the Arizona Department of Public Safety within one month of hire date, and proof of obtaining the card within two months of hire date. The cost of obtaining the FCC is borne by the employee. A tuberculosis skin test (TB test) is required by the Arizona Department of Health Services. Results of the TB test must be provided within one month of hire date.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Education & Experience Verification
• Drug Screening
• Fingerprinting
• E-Verify

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.