Recreation Programmer Job at City of Goodyear, AZ (Goodyear)

Recreation Programmer

City of Goodyear, AZ

Location:
United States , Goodyear

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

24.03 - 35.68 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Assist in the coordination, promotion, implementation and evaluation of recreational activities in specialty program areas such as senior programs, special interest classes, preschool & youth camps. Develop engaging, inclusive, and high-quality experiences that align with departmental goals and community interests. Provide leadership and oversight to part-time and seasonal staff while ensuring recreation and local school facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in support of exceptional program delivery.

Job Responsibility:

Assist in the coordination, promotion, implementation and evaluation of recreational activities in specialty program areas such as senior programs, special interest classes, preschool & youth camps
Develop engaging, inclusive, and high-quality experiences that align with departmental goals and community interests
Provide leadership and oversight to part-time and seasonal staff while ensuring recreation and local school facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in support of exceptional program delivery
Researches new programs, create flyers, contact vendors, and order and pick up supplies
Market and promote recreational programs through a variety of communication channels to increase community awareness and participation
Assists in recruiting, overseeing and training the part-time and seasonal recreation staff
directs various staff members by conducting meetings, assigns and monitors work
and assists staff with duties when necessary
Assists in managing and recreation programs
performs administrative duties, facilitates and attends meetings as required and facilitates meetings
Supervises the purchase, distribution, care, use and maintenance of supplies and equipment for assigned programs
Assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating a variety of recreation activities and specialized events
Provide excellent customer service to the public through daily interactions, including assisting with program registrations, processing refunds, and managing participant enrollment and waitlists
Ensures safety of participants and facility users and ensures program and/or facility compliance with city, county, state and national laws, regulations and standards
Maintains effective relationships with associates, participants, community groups, administration and the general public
Performs other duties as assigned
12 Month Objectives: Assist in the recruiting, hiring and training of part-time recreation staff for youth programs
Organize and implement and assist in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating a variety of recreation activities and specialized events
Assist the Recreation Coordinator in completing duties as assigned in completing goals associated with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Comply with the Department Safety Management Program and fulfill duties appropriate to job function
Read, understand and become familiar with all city policies and procedures

Requirements:

Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency
Bachelor's Degree is preferred
Minimum 6 months experience in a related field
Valid Driver's License
CPR and First-Aid certifications
Reading: Work requires the ability to read staff reports, memorandums, letters, and general correspondence
Math: Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Writing: Work requires the ability to write reports, letters, registration forms and flyers, and accident and incident forms
Managerial: Semi-Complex - Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees
Policy/Decision Making: Significant - The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results
Technical Skills: Broad Application - Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization
Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Moderate - Interactions may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Expiration:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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