Recreation Programmer (Sports)

City of Avondale; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Avondale is seeking a Recreation Program Coordinator to plan, organize, and implement a variety of youth and adult programs. This role focuses on creating a positive, engaging environment that promotes learning, creativity, and teamwork within the community.

The position involves program development, scheduling, staff supervision, budget monitoring, and promotional activities. A two-year degree plus related experience is preferred, along with MS Office proficiency and a valid Arizona

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, or a closely related field is preferred.
• One year of experience assisting in recreation, sports, supervision of staff, leisure class administration, and/or special events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word & Publisher).
• A valid Arizona Driver's License is required.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification upon hire.
• Bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise the recreational activities offered by the City of Avondale.
• Program and curriculum development.
• Lead and facilitate programming sessions.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all participants.
• Train and guide staff members.
• Evaluate program operations.
• Assist with and monitor budget for the assigned program area.
• Provide administrative support for the Parks and Recreation Department working with outside vendors, processing inquiries, and rentals.
• Create promotion strategies to generate registrations and measure results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Associate's Degree in Recreation or related

Bachelor's Degree preferred in Recreation/Public Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of youth sports, programs, and adult sports. This role is crucial in creating a positive and engaging environment that promotes learning, creativity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• planning, organizing, and supervising the recreational activities offered by the City of Avondale
• program and curriculum development
• leading and facilitating programming sessions
• maintaining a safe and secure environment for all participants
• training and guiding staff members
• evaluating program operations
• assisting with and monitoring budget for the assigned program area
• providing administrative support for the Parks and Recreation Department working with outside vendors, processing inquiries, and rentals
• Creating promotion strategies to generate registrations and measuring results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists in the coordination, promotion, and implementation of recreational activities such as special events, instructional classes, sports activities, and adult and youth programs.
• Participates in the selection, training, and motivation, of part-time employees.
• Assists in budget preparation; prepares cost estimates for program budgets and long-range forecasting
• Coordinates program schedules and field reservations.
• Maintains awareness of new developments in the recreation field, and incorporates as appropriate into programs.
• Creates social media campaigns, updates website, flyers, and email blasts to help market programs.
• Works with the Recreation Coordinator to purchase supplies and equipment for programs.
• Supervises the distribution, care, use, and maintenance of supplies and equipment for assigned programs.
• Plans, implements, and coordinates a sponsorship program that will assist with supplementing program costs and connecting with the community.

Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, or a related field.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, or a closely related field is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and job‑related experience may be considered on a year‑for‑year basis.
• One (1) year of experience assisting in recreation, sports, supervision of staff, leisure class administration, and/or special events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word & Publisher).
• A valid Arizona Driver's License is required.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification upon hire.
• Bilingual skills are highly desirable.