Salary : $67,974.40 - $102,024.00 Annually
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 27-00021
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

SUMMARY
Incumbents provide skilled professional recreation programming for a geographic area, several specialty fields, or a major facility. Assignment may include providing Citywide programming in several specialty fields such as special events, aquatics, special interest classes, adaptive, youth and adult sports, tennis, youth council, civic engagement initiatives, and teens. Incumbents develop and coordinate a variety of Citywide classes, programs, and events for citizens of all ages; coordinate, implement, maintain, and evaluate programs; and may oversee facility operations. Responsibilities include preparing and coordinating the master schedule; staffing specific programs, including the recruitment of instructors and officials; and supervising part time staff and volunteers. Incumbents also perform administrative duties such as compiling data, maintaining program budget, preparing reports, soliciting bids, and providing quality customer service.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or a related field, and three years related experience, or an Associate's Degree or at least sixty-four (64) credit hours completed towards a Bachelor's Degree and five years of related experience, or a High School Diploma and seven years of related experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.

Positions that work in licensed programs require certification in Community Infant, Child, Adult CPR, and First Aid within six months of hire.
SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer; pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Drug Screen
• Education & Experience Verification
• E-Verify
• Fingerprinting
• 39-month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please
01

I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

• I acknowledge the above statement.

02

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

• Yes
• No

04

Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

• Master's Degree, or higher, in Recreation or related field
• Bachelor's Degree, in Recreation or related field
• At least sixty-four (64) credit hours completed towards a Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
• None of the above

05

How many years of related experience do you possess?

• 7 years or more
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• Less than 3 years
• None of the above

06

Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.

• I acknowledge the statement above

08

This position requires that you have a current and valid certification in Community Infant, Child, Adult CPR, and First Aid within 6 months of hire. Please select the option that applies to you.

• I currently have a valid Community Infant, Child, Adult CPR, and First Aid Certification Card.
• I acknowledge I must obtain a valid CPR and First Aid Certification Card within 6 months of employment.

Required Question