Recreation Leader, Part-Time, 19 hrs/week, Community Center

First Review of Applications on August 21, 2026

Under general supervision, plans, organizes and facilitates camps and programs for the Town of Oro Valley.

• Plans, organizes, implements, and facilitates recreation camps and/or programs for youth, teens, adults, seniors, and/or special need populations.
• Leads participants in recreational activities and assists with supporting, planning and organizing said activities and events.
• Promotes and provides information to the public regarding recreational activities.
• Maintains event and program records, files and attendance.
• Develops promotions and publicity materials for program activities.
• Facilitates agreements with outside agencies for facility usage for recreation programs and special events.
• Coordinates with Town Departments for legal consultation, facility usage issues, and programming necessities.
• Purchases and orders equipment/supplies.
• Responds to customer service and safety issues as they relate to recreational programs.
• Completes reports, timesheets, cash receipts, incident/accident reports, and other administrative paperwork according to established protocols and procedures as required.
• Implements Department policies and procedures.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities including communicating, scheduling work, training, evaluating, and motivating staff.
• Manages the development and maintenance of instructor and program documents.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of activity or event planning practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of management and/or supervision principles and possession of strong leadership skills.
• Knowledge of record maintenance.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Skill in organizing and executing activities and events in the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Skill in teaching and instructing youth, adults and families.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years experience working in a recreational or youth activity environment
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment.  
• Work may be performed at various locations.
• Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.