RECREATION COORDINATOR / SR. RECREATION COORDINATOR (Kiwanis Recreation Center)

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on November 29, 2022.

Annual Salary Range:

Recreation Coordinator: $58,630 - $78,564

Sr. Recreation Coordinator: $63,128 - $84,591

This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases occur in July
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for 16 hours of additional Paid Leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Community Services / Parks and Recreation

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

The schedule varies based on the needs of programming. Sunday thru Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. availability is required.

Job Number:

RC#901695

DESCRIPTION

The Recreation Coordinator / Sr. Recreation Coordinator will supervise, plan and direct the daily operations and management of the Kiwanis Recreation Center.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise the hiring, scheduling, and training of all reporting staff; provide and coordinate staff, volunteer and contract staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement disciplinary procedures.
• Direct operations of a major facility to include the overseeing and administering of facility use contracts; act as liaison with school and community agencies to coordinate joint facility use or program agreements; maintain applicable compliance licenses.
• Promotes and schedules facility use; prepares event and facility marketing plans including developing and implementing sales and marketing plans to generate additional revenues and users.
• Evaluate facility operations; establish and administer operating policies and procedures for a major recreational facility and/or program; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities including: facility use, participation numbers, safety reports, accident reports, and financial reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Recreation Coordinator:

Requires two (2) years of experience in the implementation and coordination of recreational, social and cultural programs and activities, including some experience supervising and officiating recreation activities.

Sr. Recreation Coordinator:

Requires two (2) years of experience, in the implementation and coordination of recreational, social and cultural programs, or sports facility management and operations, and activities according to the requirements of the assigned area, including one year of supervisory experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Both levels:

Requires the equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, recreation administration or degree related to the core functions of this position.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

Both levels:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• May require the possession of, or required to obtain, appropriate umpiring and refereeing certificates for various sport programs including volleyball, basketball and soccer.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of job descriptions for the City of Tempe go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt – not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors’ Association (TSA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.