Sports Complex Coordinator - Various Locations

City of Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peoria in Peoria, AZ, is seeking an experienced site leader for the Parks and Recreation department to supervise park and Sports Complex maintenance, turf management, and safety compliance. The role oversees staff, irrigation, and chemical applications in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, 3+ years of related experience, and relevant certifications; AZ driver’s license required upon hire. The position offers a comprehensive city benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years related experience.
• Working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment and procedures.
• Licensed for Ornamental and Turf Pest Control within 6 months of hire.
• Playground Safety Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Backflow/Check Valve Certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff engaged in maintenance and landscaping of the City’s community parks and Sports Complex.
• Conduct technical maintenance work such as ball field preparation and renovations.
• Oversee irrigation system testing and maintenance.
• Act as onsite lead turf grass management representative for application, recording, and storage of required fertilizers and pesticides.
• Complete administrative tasks, attend meetings, manage weekly reports, conduct onsite safety inspections, and monitor supplies and inventory.

Skills

Staff supervision

Safety awareness

Communication with stakeholders

Sports turf knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Application Deadline:October 18, 2026Salary Range:Min $73,961.95 - Mid $91,713.42 - Max $109,464.88To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here.Department:Parks and RecreationMinimum Requirements:Education:Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalentExperience:Minimum of three years related experience. Requires a working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment and procedures.Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements:Licensed for the application to Ornamental and Turf Pest Control through the Office of Pest Management within 6 months of hire.Playground Safety Certification through the National Playground and Safety Institute within 6 months of hire.Backflow/Check Valve Certification within 6 months of hire.Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire.PREFERRED/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION(s):Experience in a municipal or government setting.Previous supervisory experience is preferred.Hiring Range: Min $73,961.95 - Mid $91,713.42 DOETell me more…..The purpose of this position is to provide site leadership in a fast-paced environment at one of the three community parks and/or the Peoria Sports Complex, home to the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres Spring Training Facilities. Areas of responsibility would include staff development and training including safety, sports turf management, ball field maintenance, chemical/fertilizer applications and overseeing all park-related assets.Primary responsibilities:Supervise staff engaged in the maintenance and landscaping of the City’s community parks and Sports Complex.Conduct technical maintenance work, such as ball field preparation and renovations.Oversee irrigation system testing and maintenance.Act as the onsite lead turf grass management technical representative for application, recording, and storage of required fertilizers and pesticides.Complete administrative tasks, attend meetings, manage weekly reports, conduct onsite safety inspections, and monitors supplies and inventory.The ideal candidate for this position will have:Experienced with personnel supervision including timekeeping, approving requests for time off, etc.Comfortable directing personnel in what’s needed to meet the needs of an activity, event or program with minimal direction.Comfortable communicating with patrons, volunteers, vendors, concessionaires, and public safety and team personnel as required.A safety conscious, punctual team player with a high work ethic, with the flexibility to act cross-functionally when the Department's workload demands.To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.Why Peoria?Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.About PeoriaThe City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!Get an inside look at the Culture of PeoriaWe are PEORIA!Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, AccountableApplication Process:Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at [e-mail] or 623-773-7100.An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.