City of Goodyear is hiring: Recreation Programmer - Sports in Goodyear

Assist in the coordination, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of recreational activities in specialty program areas such as special events, active adult programs, special interest classes, youth and adult sports, facility rentals, youth and teen programs, and aquatics. Assist with managing the pool, including supervision of the facility and patrons (seasonally). Assist with data input and management related to facility rentals at the community center, ramada reservations, and field allocations for various user groups in the community. Oversee part-time and seasonal staff and monitor recreation facilities.

The ideal candidate for the Recreation Programmer - Youth and Adult Sports position will be a strategic, motivated, high-performing individual. The successful candidate will also possess at least 2 years of experience in the recreation field and assist in coordinating a variety of programs, such as youth and adult sports. Proficiency in recreation software utilization is also desired, along with excellent overall leadership, communication, and customer service skills. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with high service delivery expectations will set you apart from the rest.

We are an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career growth. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those who possess six core values: Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation - Adaptability

Responsibilities:

• Research new programs, create flyers, contact vendors, and order and pick up supplies.
• Assist in recruiting, overseeing, and training part-time and seasonal recreation staff; direct various staff members by conducting meetings, assign and monitor work; and assist staff with duties when necessary.
• Assist in managing aquatic and recreation programs; perform administrative duties, facilitate and attend meetings as required, and facilitate meetings.
• Supervise the purchase, distribution, care, use, and maintenance of supplies and equipment for assigned programs.
• Assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating a variety of recreation activities and specialized events. Attend meetings as assigned.
• Ensure safety of participants and facility users and ensure program and/or facility compliance with city, county, state, and national laws, regulations, and standards.
• Provide excellent customer service through daily interactions with the public related to program areas of oversight.
• Maintain effective relationships with associates, participants, community groups, administration, and the general public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency.
• Experience: Minimum 6 months experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver's License, CPR and First-Aid certifications within 6 months
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read staff reports, memorandums, letters, and general correspondence.
• Math: Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Writing: Work requires the ability to write reports, letters, registration forms and flyers, and accident and incident forms.