Recreation Programmer

Salary : $49,446.02 - $74,169.16 Annually
Location : Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown Street, Glendale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-04776
Department: Parks And Recreation
MUNIS- Org Description: Youth And Teen
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 12:00 AM Arizona
Hours per Week: 40


Description

PLEASE NOTE: THE PHYSICAL WORK LOCATION IS: O'NEIL RECREATION CENTER, 6448 W. MISSOURI AVE., GLENDALE, AZ 85301
Our Recreation Programmers plan, organize, and conduct recreation programs and community events within the Parks and Recreation Department.
As a department, we take our work seriously but always remember that we promote play. We strive to foster a collaborative and team atmosphere among staff while providing high-quality programs, activities and events to the community and neighborhoods. We take pride in offering excellent community service while remaining adaptable and responsive to our families' needs and expectations.
We are looking for leaders who have a passion for recreation. This position provides support to a variety of programs in our Neighborhood Community Centers.
Essential Functions


1.Plans, organizes, schedules, and directs recreation programs and activities at a Community Center, with an emphasis on afterschool and youth recreation programs.
2.Leads, teaches, and oversees a variety of recreation activities for all ages; provides on-site participant registration and customer service; and communicates program information, schedules, policies, procedures, and services to participants, patrons, and the public.
3.Trains, schedules, supervises, and provides guidance to part-time and temporary staff; provides input regarding employee performance evaluations, coaching, corrective actions, and disciplinary matters.
4.Promotes recreation programs through community outreach, events, volunteer recruitment, job fairs, and collaboration with the communications team to develop flyers, posters, social media content, and other promotional materials.
5.Works with the Recreation Coordinator to identify program needs, purchase supplies and equipment, monitor program budgets, and oversee the distribution, use, care, storage, and maintenance of program materials and equipment.
6.Assists with facility management and daily operations, ensuring facilities, activity areas, and equipment are safe, clean, properly maintained, and appropriately arranged for scheduled programs and facility users.
7.Explains and enforces facility policies, procedures, safety standards, and rules to ensure a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for participants, patrons, staff, and the community.
8.Maintains accurate program, participation, staff, activity, and facility records and prepares reports and other documentation as required.
9.Responds appropriately to emergencies, safety concerns, facility issues, and other site problems and promptly communicates critical incidents and significant concerns to management.
10.Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
Associate degree in recreation, leisure services, or a related field.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge of:
• Planning, developing, and implementing intentional, age-appropriate recreation programs that promote learning, social connection, creativity, physical activity, and positive youth development for school-aged children and teens.
• Adapting games, activities, and recreational experiences to accommodate varying ages, developmental levels, interests, abilities, and participation needs.
• Youth engagement strategies, behavior guidance, group management, and creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments for children, teens, families, and community members.
• Daily community center operations, including opening and closing procedures, facility readiness, activity-area setup, participant check-in, customer service, equipment management, and maintaining safe and orderly spaces.
• Technology-based recreation programming, including tech labs, makerspaces, digital tools, creative technology, hands-on projects, and STEM/STEAM activities.
• Hands-on and project-based programming that encourages creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and skill development.
• Recreation program scheduling, staffing, supplies, equipment, registration processes, attendance tracking, and accurate program and facility recordkeeping.
• Facility safety practices, emergency procedures, risk awareness, and the proper use, care, storage, and maintenance of recreation equipment, technology, and program materials.
• Community engagement and outreach practices that promote programs, build relationships with families and community partners, recruit volunteers, and increase participation.
• Clear and professional communication of program information, policies, procedures, schedules, and expectations to youth, families, staff, volunteers, and the public.

Additional preferred skills:
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with gaming computers, 3D printing, Cricut, Canva, and other emerging technologies.
Special requirements:
• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and first aid course certification (within six months of hiring)
Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational
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This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions


Conducts various recreation programs and activities involving walking, running, bending, stooping, jumping, reaching, and hand or arm and eye movement. Transports and sets up recreational equipment
Benefit information is outlined here:
01


I understand that my work experience must be in the body of this application and that "see resume" is grounds for disqualification from further consideration. Furthermore, I verify that the information I have provided on this application is accurate, and that any answers I provide to the following questions are also reflected in the Work Experience section of my application. I understand that the responses I provide will be verified through the recruitment process and any misstatement of material facts will be grounds for disqualification from further consideration.

• Yes
• No

02


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Please indicate your experience as it relates to the Recreation Programmer position:

• Associate's degree in a related field ( Recreation, Youth development, Education, Sports, Arts)
• Two years or more of Recreation Programmer experience:
• None.

03


Please indicate your level of education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field as indicated above.
• Bachelor's degree in another field
• Associate's degree in another field
• None
• None

04


Please indicate your Recreation experience:

• 5 yrs. or more exp.
• 3-5 yrs. exp.
• 2-3 yrs
• Less than 2 yrs. exp.
• None

05


Please indicate your Youth Programs experience:

• 5 yrs. or more exp.
• 3-5 yrs. exp.
• 2-3 yrs. exp.
• Less than 2 yrs. exp.
• None

06


Please indicate the number of employees you have supervised:

• 10+ employees
• 5-9 employees
• 5 or fewer employees
• None.

07


Please indicate the number of volunteers you have supervised:

• 10+ volunteers
• 5-9 volunteers
• 5 or fewer volunteers
• None

08


Please indicate your ability to read, speak, and write SPANISH.

• Yes
• No

09


Please indicate your current or prior work experience with the City of Glendale Recreation division:

• Current City of Glendale employee in the Recreation Division.
• Former City of Glendale employee in the Recreation Divison
• None

10


Employees must pass an assessment for positions that require bilingual skills. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes.
• No.

11


Within (6) six months of hire, the employee will be required to obtain Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and first aid course certification. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes.
• No.

12


Do you have prior experience with gaming computers, 3D printing, Cricut, Canva, and other emerging technologies?

• Yes.
• No.

Required Question