Sports Complex Coordinator - Various Locations #JR100382

City of Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peoria is seeking a site leader for multiple community parks and the Peoria Sports Complex. You will oversee ball field maintenance, safety programs, and asset management while guiding staff and contractors.

The role requires supervision experience, strong communication, and relevant certifications within 6 months, plus a valid AZ driver’s license on hire. Join a team focused on outstanding municipal services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related experience.
• Knowledge of park maintenance and safety practices.
• License requirements within 6 months of hire: Pest control, playground safety, backflow, and AZ driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff maintaining City parks and Sports Complex.
• Conduct ball field prep and renovations.
• Oversee irrigation system testing and maintenance.
• Lead turf grass management for fertilizers/pesticides on site.
• Perform administrative tasks, meetings, and safety inspections.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication

Safety consciousness

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Irrigation testing

Pesticide application knowledge

Safety inspections

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent

Experience:

• 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 DOE

Tell 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.

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 Peoria

The 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!

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