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Introduction
Recreation Leader II's supervise, plan, organize, and facilitate a variety of recreation and sport activities for youth and adults at schools, neighborhood parks, community centers, senior centers, tennis centers and gyms.
Work schedules can vary depending on the needs of the facility and require evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Please note :
Adaptive Services Center Assignment : Plans, implements, and evaluates recreation programs for youth, teens, and / or adults with developmental, physical, emotional and / or learning disabilities.
Provides physical assistance to participants as needed, as well as participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual behavior plans.
Adult Sports Assignment : Provides organized league play, tournaments, and events for recreational sports teams. These programs provide physical, social, and emotional benefits to adults in Scottsdale and surrounding communities.
Programs are run year-round at various Scottsdale parks and Scottsdale Unified School District campuses. Adult Sports staff support these programs by providing site supervision, score keeping, and / or officiating.
Brick-by-Brick / Vista Warehouse : The involves participants producing compressed earth blocks (CEB), which are adobe-like bricks for use in Scottsdale capital projects and other areas throughout the community.
CEB is an energy efficient building block that can be utilized to construct park ramadas, bus stops, restrooms, tiny homes, or even affordable housing.
It is primarily comprised of locally screened soil, concrete sand, and the blocks are tested to local and international building code standards.
Club SAR Fitness Center Assignment : Club SAR is a multi-sport facility which provides many options for beginners, fitness enthusiasts, and everyone in between to accomplish their fitness goals.
The fitness center itself hosts a variety of fitness classes, has numerous pieces and types of cardio equipment, free weights and weight machines, and men's & women's changing / locker rooms.
Club SAR staff supports the facility by being knowledgeable about the center's products and services, maintaining a clean and friendly environment, and by providing quality customer service for all fitness users.
K-8th Youth Development Assignment : Provides after-school and seasonal enrichment programs for children in 1st through 8th grade.
These programs contribute to the overall development of children by enhancing their physical, mental and social well-being.
The programs are held year-round at Mountain View Park, Horizon Park, and Scottsdale Unified School District campuses throughout Scottsdale and surrounding communities.
Youth development staff support these programs by providing on-site supervision, program planning, and active team participation.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Assignment : Home to the valley's premier destination for all things trains. It is a unique site featuring multiple rides including two miniature railroads and one antique carousel, a historical railroad museum, model railroad building and two play areas.
This location also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year providing family fun for the community. There are multiple opportunities to provide excellent customer service in the areas of ride operations, ticket and souvenir sales, museums and concessions.
Park, Community, and / or Senior Center Assignment : Provides assistance within public facilities where members of the community gather for a wide variety of recreational
activities, social interaction, public information, and city events. These unique Scottsdale facilities promote health, recreation, education, fitness, and social services for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Community center staff support these facilities by striving to maintain clean environments, friendly interaction with customers, and by providing constant on-site supervision to ensure safety.
Pinnacle Peak Park Assignment : Pinnacle Peak Park is a 150-acre park that features a 1.75 mile one-way trail through the Sonoran Desert.
Due to an elevation gain of 1,300 feet, it is important to note that this assignment will involve a candidate's ability to hike at least 4 miles over uneven terrain and in all types of extreme weather conditions.
This position will include working weekends, weekdays and holidays with hours that may vary from pre-dawn to after dusk.
Professional Baseball : Provides assistance with operational matters throughout Scottsdale Stadium, including administrative duties, set-up / tear-down, game day operations, and light facility maintenance.
The Scottsdale Stadium is an 11-acre multi-use facility that is not only the spring training home to the San Francisco Giants and the MLB Arizona Fall League, but also numerous special events, festivals, concerts and parties.
Successful candidates must be willing and able to works various shifts (days, nights, weekends, and holidays) depending on baseball and event schedules.
Scottsdale Sports Complexes : Our facilities host a combination of large tournaments, weekly training, and daily park use.
In addition to offering outstanding customer service, Sports Complex staff supports facility operations by providing : administrative duties, set-up / break-down, tournament operations, maintaining a clean environment, light facility maintenance, and constant on-site supervision to ensure safety.
Successful candidates must be willing and able to work various shifts (days, nights, weekends, and holidays).
Tennis Center Assignment : Provides assistance with recreational tennis leagues, adult and junior lessons, tournaments, general play and more.
These facilities promote health and
fitness and social interaction for individuals of all ages. In addition to outstanding customer service and maintaining positive relationships with the community, employees may gain valuable experience through tennis league coordination, adult and junior lesson management, tennis court scheduling or specials events.
No tennis experience required.
Multiple assignments will be filled at facilities throughout the City, and some may require driving a City-owned vehicle and / or EZ-Go.
Interviews will be conducted periodically throughout the recruitment period based on the needs of the City.
The starting rate of pay is $15.66 per hour; additional compensation may be applied dependent upon years of experience and / or certifications.
To apply, please complete the City's on-line application and supplemental questionnaire. Interviews will be conducted periodically throughout the recruitment period based on the needs of the City.
Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have flexible schedules will be invited to interview.
for information about park locations and the programs offered.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.
The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
Other pertinent licenses and / or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division / department / section assignment.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following :
Adaptive Services Center Assignment :
during sports games if participant has visual difficulties).
McCormick Railroad Park Assignment :
Concessions :
Front Desk Operations :
Ride Operations :
Museum & Model Railroad Building :
Last updated : 2024-04-28
Full Time
$47k-65k (estimate)
04/29/2024
05/11/2024
ceoci.scottsdale.az.us
Scottsdale, AZ
<25
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