Salary: $63,961.00 - $105,536.00 Annually
Location : Cactus Yards, 4536 E Elliot Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 27-0011
Department: PARKS & RECREATION
Division: PR CACTUS YARDS
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

The Recreation Coordinator reports to the Recreation Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates full time and part time staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; interviews and selects new employees; supervising staff also includes scheduling work, ensuring staff is trained, ensuring staff follows policies and procedures, maintaining a healthy work environment, making hiring and termination recommendations.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and/or evaluates the effectiveness of programs, services, and events. Provides or oversees the delivery of sports programming, recreational classes, and coordinates special events. Researches and identifies opportunities for new or modified programs or services. Recommends and/or implements changes to improve and optimize programs; oversees registrations, cancellations, overrides, and proration of fees; monitors programs, responds to and resolves complaints.
• Oversees operations of a Gilbert facility, programs, and events to include the overseeing and administering of facility use and independent contractor contracts; promotes and schedules facility use, maintain applicable compliance licenses, agreements, insurance and permits; activating/creating classes and programs on registration software.
• Evaluate facility operations; establish and administer operating policies and procedures for a major recreational facility and/or program; implement improvements and modifications; prepare data and reports on operations and activities including facility use, participation numbers, incident reports, and financial reports; schedules facility and equipment maintenance, works as project manager by overseeing maintenance projects at parks and facilities.
• Participate in budget preparation; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations, submit budget packages; monitor and control facility and program expenditures.
• Represents and promotes programs and events, provides public information and customer service delivery. Prepares presentations, educational curriculum, and informational materials. Oversees the delivery and dissemination of information to staff, organizations, school groups and the general public.
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Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:
Posting Closes: July 23, 2026
Virtual Interview Invites Sent: July 30, 2026
Virtual Interview Submission Deadline: August 3, 2026
Interview Invites Sent: August 6, 2026
In-Person Interviews: August 13, 2026
Anticipated New Hire Start Date: August 31, 2026
*Subject to change and for planning purposes only

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Tourism, Business Management or related course work.
• Two years of recreation programming, special event planning, or related experience.
• Specialization in an event or festival management preferred (Special Event assignment only).
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions for this position include:

This position has been designated as a Medium work position. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation.

Based on qualifications, this position can be hired as a Recreation Coordinator I ($63,961.00 - $95,942.00) or as a Recreation Coordinator II ($70,357.00 - $105,536.00)

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our
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