Recreation Specialist - Part-Time, Non-Benefited (Seasonal and Year-Round)

The City of Mesa is currently recruiting part‑time, non‑benefited Recreation Specialists for the summer season and year‑round opportunities. Summer positions are 25‑38 hours per week from May 2026 through August 2026; year‑round positions are 19 hours per week year‑round. A Recreation Specialist is responsible for independently developing and supervising specialized programs that serve target populations or interest groups. Duties may include planning, organizing, developing, maintaining, promoting, operating, and managing a recreational activity area or an assigned facility. Athletics Assignment Responsible for assisting with the planning, organizing, marketing, conducting, and evaluating City athletic programs; training, scheduling, and evaluating sports officials, volunteers, and coaches; maintaining accurate team standings and records; distributing equipment and supplies; and working with a Recreation Programmer to assist in facility scheduling, rentals, and communications with staff, organizations, and participants. Adaptive Assignment Working in inclusion and adaptive programs. Responsibilities include assessment of individuals, training of staff, assisting with hiring staff for individual attention, purchasing equipment, and communicating with schools and families. Aquatics Assignment Assisting with scheduling and supervising aquatic programs and events (e.g., learn‑to‑swim classes and aquatic teams); developing and distributing participant materials; managing equipment inventory; administering staff training; scheduling rentals; partnering with stakeholder organizations; and assisting with summer seasonal hiring. Recreation Center Assignment Organizing activities for indoor climbing wall, open gym, and Out‑of‑Schooltime programs; coordinating preschool children’s kids club, special events, special interest classes, and facility rentals; training and scheduling staff and volunteers; and working with a Recreation Programmer or Coordinator to manage front desk operations, guest services, teen programs, marketing, and facility rentals. Reservation/Registration Assignment Coordinating and invoicing program registration and facility reservations; communicating and coordinating with other City departments, local schools, and community stakeholders for rentals; managing the remote field lighting system; and using the ActiveNet registration and reservation system for reporting. Special Events Assignment Supervising the event equipment request process; maintaining a calendar; managing the event equipment inventory; fielding facility‑use inquiries via phone, email, and meetings; planning, organizing, and implementing City‑sponsored events; training and scheduling part‑time employees and volunteers; and handling cash procedures and point‑of‑sale terminals. Summer Recreation Assignment Assisting with planning, organizing, and coordinating assigned summer programs; supervising part‑time/seasonal staff; timekeeping; purchasing equipment; creating programs and themes; training staff; and compiling reports for contracted services. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree or two years of college coursework. Good (1‑3 years) recreation experience, preferably related to the program area. Special Requirements Must have or be able to obtain a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date. Must obtain Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard Training and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certifications within 30 days of hire, and Lifeguard Training Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certificates within 90 days of hire (Aquatics Assignment). Must have CPR/AED and First Aid certificate within 30 days of hire (Adaptive and Aquatics Assignments). Must have a valid Department of Economic Security fingerprint clearance card Level 1, Department of Economic Security Article 9 certification, and Protective Behaviors Certification all within 30 days of hire (Adaptive Assignment). Substance Abuse Testing Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals are subject to pre‑employment or pre‑placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures. Preferred Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Considerable (3‑5 years) recreation experience, preferably related to the program area. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Mesa