Recreation Coordinator (Pyle)

Qualifications

RECREATION COORDINATOR (PYLE)

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on 7/2/26

Pay Grade113

Annual Salary Range: $71,800 - $105, 900

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 40 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Community Services/Recreation

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Number: RC# 902469

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Recreation Coordinator assigned to Pyle Adult 50+ programs is responsible for overseeing facility operations, community programming, rentals, and special events while ensuring high-quality services for older adult participants This position plays a key role in creating engaging recreational, educational, and wellness that enhance the quality of life for the community. The Recreation Coordinator manages daily facility functions, coordinates programming logistics, and performs a variety of administrative duties to support efficient operations. . The position also maintains and schedules more than 250 annual classes, planning large-scale annual events, coordinates brochure submissions and program marketing materials, and manages contracted instructors through recruitment, background checks, scheduling, and payment processing. opportunities

This position requires working knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook), Zoom communications, website, PeopleSoft, Timeclock Plus, ActiveNet, operating budget and perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• ¿Plans, coordinates and oversees recreation programs and special events in specialized areas for adults 50+ at the Pyle Adult Recreation Center.
• ¿¿Participate in planning for facility or program enhancements, including design input, equipment procurement, and service delivery improvements. ¿
• Develop and implement program policies, procedures, and rules.
• ¿¿Prepares and monitors program and facility budgets. ¿
• ¿¿Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates full-time, part-time, contract, seasonal, and volunteer staff. ¿
• Ensures facility, programs and events, are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as city policies related to public health, risk management, ADA accessibility, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinates user agreements and partnerships with schools, community groups, vendors, and other City departments to support joint programming and facility use.
• Maintain operational records and reports.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience ¿in recreational, social, and/or cultural programs/activities, or related 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:

Bachelors degree in ¿¿Recreation management, education, social work, public administration, or related field.¿

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

¿Valid drivers license may be required based on assignment.¿

¿¿¿CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications; obtain within six (6) months of hire.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

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

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are 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.