TEMPORARY RECREATION SPECIALIST

City of Glendale AZ; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a part-time Recreation Specialist to assist in implementing recreational programs, preparing facilities, managing reservations for meeting rooms, fields, and courts, and setting up equipment for scheduled events.

You will guide program participants to enhance their experience while working up to 30 hours per week with daytime, evenings and weekends; hourly rate is $18.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency/Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Products and reservation-type software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Recreation Coordinators with sports leagues/tournaments, field reservations, and recreation programs.
• Prepare recreation facilities, manage reservations for meeting rooms, fields and courts, and set up equipment such as sports gear, audiovisual systems, tables, chairs and other recreational materials for events.
• Provide guidance to program participants to enhance their overall experience.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Reservation-type software

Job description

About Us

The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is split into two distinct areas:

Description

About Us

The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is split into two distinct areas:

Parks Division

The Parks Division manages and maintains all public parks, open spaces, trails, stormwater retention basins, landscaping at municipal facilities, and Thunderbird Conservation Park. The Division is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety and security of park and facility use.

Recreation Division

The Recreation Division offers opportunities to enhance the social, physical, mental, and economic health of our community through a variety of diverse recreation programs and facilities. Recreation programs and events are held at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, the Glendale Adult Center, Historic Sahuaro Ranch, the five community centers, and at basketball, tennis, skate courts, and other recreation facilities throughout the city.

The Role

As a Recreation Specialist, you will assist in implementing recreational programs and activities while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and City policies. Responsibilities include preparing recreation facilities, managing reservations for meeting rooms, fields, and courts, and setting up necessary equipment such as sports gear, audiovisual systems, tables, chairs, and other recreational materials for scheduled events and activities. Additionally, you will provide guidance to program participants to enhance their overall experience.

Position Overview

This part-time position requires availability to work any day of the week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Typical operating hours

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hours

Up to 30 hours per week, scheduled as needed

Hourly rate

$18.00

FLSA status

Non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week)

Work locations

Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale Youth Sports Complex, Paseo Sports Complex, and Heroes Park

Sick Time

Accrues at .034 hours per hour paid

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System(ASRS).

The current contribution rate is 11.98%. Contributions are mandatory and are collected each pay period.

Why choose Glendale

The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world-class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the West Valley and has convenient access to the101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently.

At the City of Glendale, you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.

Essential Functions

The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is split into two distinct areas: The Parks Division manages and maintains all public parks, open spaces, trails, storm water retention basins, landscaping at municipal facilities and Thunderbird Conservation Park. The Division is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety and security of park and facility use.

The Recreation Division offers opportunities to enhance the social, physical, mental and economic health of our community through a variety of diverse recreation programs and facilities. Recreation programs and events are held at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, the Glendale Adult Center, Historic Sahuaro Ranch, the five community centers and at basketball, tennis, skate courts and other recreation facilities throughout the city.

This position will assist the Recreation Coordinators with sports leagues/tournaments, field reservations, and recreation programs.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors

• High school diploma or equivalency/Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Products and reservation-type software is preferred.

Ability To

Interact with citizens in a fun, friendly, and courteous manner. Interact effectively and courteously with the public and other employees. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

01

Please indicate your education as it relates to the Temporary Recreation Specialist:

• Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree in Recreation or a related field?
• HS diploma or equivalent.

02

Do you possess a current First Aid/CPR any other related certification?

• Yes
• No

03

Please Indicate Your Sports Supervisory Experience

• 10 staff or more
• 5 staff or less
• None

04

Please Indicate Your Recreation Planning Experience

• 2-4 yrs
• More than 4 yrs. or more

05

Please Indicate Your Youth And/or Adult Sport Experience

• 2-4 yrs
• Less than 1 yr.

06

Please indicate your Volunteer Manager experience (lead, train, direct and monitor)

• 2 yrs. or more
• 1 yrs. or less
• None.

07

Please indicate your Public Speaking, Outreach Work, Public Presentation, Community Partnership experience

• 2 yrs. or more
• Less than 1 yr.
• None
• Required Question