Recreation Coordinator

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

RECREATION COORDINATOR

Recreation Services Department

Hiring Pay Grade Range: $25.55 to $31.94 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Grade: 109

Full Pay Range: $25.55 to $38.33 per hour

Deadline to Apply: 9/28/2026

Benefits Summary:

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available including an Employee Assistance Program a free subscription to Calm and health coaching
• Paid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical dental vision short-term disability and life insurance
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System click here for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

The City of Prescott Recreation Services Department is seeking a motivated creative and community- focused Recreation Coordinator to plan coordinate and oversee a variety of recreational programs classes and/or events. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality camps programs classes and/or events that enhance the quality of life in the community by delivering inclusive recreational opportunities for youth adults seniors and families. The ideal candidate will be organized and passionate about public recreation and possess the ability to manage multiple programs classes and/or events while engaging residents staff and community partners to enhance the quality of life for everyone we serve.

Essential Duties:

• Create plan organize and lead camps community events programs and recreational classes for youth adults seniors and families
• Coordinate and oversee event logistics including facilities equipment permits vendors and setup/teardown
• Provide on-site supervision during events to ensure safety and high-level execution of events
• Recruit and coordinate instructors volunteers vendors and staff as needed
• Assist with program registration attendance tracking and basic reporting
• Assist in the promotion of programs and events by working with staff to create flyers social media posts newsletter articles and other outreach methods
• Ensure programs comply with department policies safety standards and applicable regulations
• Respond to participant inquiries and provide excellent customer service to the community
• Uses Parks and Recreation best practice standards to develop evaluation tools for programs and events and use data to drive improvement or expansion of programs and events
• Work closely with the Recreation Supervisor to develop schedules timelines and program logistics
• Coordinate and manage sports programs which includes scheduling and overseeing field and facility allocation for team program and community use.
• Assist in tracking program/event supply inventory and order supplies as needed to ensure program/event success
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree in Parks & Recreation Management Recreation Administration Event Management or a related field preferred; prior experience coordinating programs camps classes or events for youth teens adults and seniors. Three (3) years of experience working in a recreation leisure service or closely related field overseeing programming or coordinating recreational activities special events sports or any equivalent combination of education experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Passion for community programming recreation services and public engagement.

Licensing Certification and Other Requirements:

CPR First Aid and AED certified (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire). Must possess a valid drivers license and ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the Citys core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity Working as a Team Being Accountable Practicing Innovative Problem Solving Take Pride in Excellent Results Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Knowledge Skill and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of planning organizing and supporting recreational programs classes events or camps
• Ability to collect and analyze participation data to assess program effectiveness and inform decisions regarding program improvements
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) clearly and professionally with participants staff volunteers and the public
• Skilled in strong organization with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience in customer service and a positive team-focused attitude
• Skilled in strong leadership with the ability to train motivate and support staff and volunteers
• Ability to work evenings weekends and/or holidays as needed for programs and community events
• Proficiency with basic computer applications such as email and Microsoft applications Ability to follow department policies safety procedures and city regulations
• Knowledge of inclusive and adaptive recreation practices
• Passion for community programming recreation services and public engagement
• Ability to follow department policies safety procedures and city regulations

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a standard City office environment and in the community/ field.
• Safely operates a City vehicle and variety of standard office equipment including a computer terminal telephone 10-key calculator copier and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm hand and eye movement.
• Work is performed part of the time working in an environment where errors on this job can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for self or others.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street Suite 207

Prescott AZ 86301

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When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493 this position has been identified as Safety Sensitive. The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

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