The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 182 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes and sports programs for all ages, 29 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.

The Recreation Programmer provides recreational programming or facility coordination services for recreation programs. Responsibilities include: planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and implementing recreational activities, events, and classes based on the recreational needs of the community. As well as preparing and promoting recreational activities for the assigned site. In addition to recreation programs, the Recreation Programmer will hold supervisor duties of part-time recreation employees such as Recreation Leaders, Recreation Instructors, and Parks and Recreation Aides and volunteers. Other duties may include and are not limited to tracking the location and possession of keys and equipment, maintaining financial and activity records such as accepting cash and credit card payments for a variety of services/programs, and entering contract information.

• Knowledge in the following fields: Youth Sports, Fitness Centers, and Youth Camp programs.
• Possess strong organization skills.

$18.28 (minimum) - $26.53 (maximum) hourly / $38,022.40 - $55,182.40 annually. Candidates may be hired up to $55,182.40 depending upon qualifications.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes traditional pension with employer and employee contributions; choice of medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plan; wellness incentive of up to $720 annually; dental; vision; life insurance; long-term disability; 401(a) and 457 plans; medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan; bus/light rail pass; tuition reimbursement program; paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. Additionally, effective 10/1/2022, Paid Parental Leave is now offered to eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.

For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits

Pension Information

• Associate's degree in recreation, leisure studies, or area of recreational specialization;
• AND one year of recreation experience.
• Other combinations of education and experience which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
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The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience in:
  • Planning special events.
  • Creating teen programming.
  • Supervising staff and volunteers.
  • Financial management and cash handling.
  • Automated registration and or reservations systems.
  • Engaging students of all ages in structured instruction and activities.
  • Community groups, developing partnerships, and marketing programs.
  • Planning, managing, and evaluating recreation programs and sports leagues.
• Proficiency speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish is desired
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience working with/in:
  • eSports.
  • a community center.
  • with the public and providing customer service.
  • an afterschool program and or a childcare setting.

Recruitment closes January 12, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and generates a one time use only list. Once interviews are conducted and candidates are selected, this job posting will be considered closed and candidates will no longer be in consideration for the position applied for. This posting will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Recreation Programmer, JC:41090, ID# 48262, 12/23/22, USM, MR, Benefits:003

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