Recreation Coordinator

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

RECREATION COORDINATOR

Recreation Services Department

Hiring Pay Grade Range: $25.55 to $31.94 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Grade: 109

Full Pay Range: $25.55 to $38.33 per hour

Deadline to Apply: 9/28/2026

Benefits Summary:

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
• Paid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

The City of Prescott Recreation Services Department is seeking a motivated, creative and community- focused Recreation Coordinator to plan, coordinate and oversee a variety of recreational programs, classes and/or events. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality camps, programs, classes and/or events that enhance the quality of life in the community by delivering inclusive recreational opportunities for youth, adults, seniors and families. The ideal candidate will be organized and passionate about public recreation and possess the ability to manage multiple programs, classes and/or events while engaging residents, staff and community partners to enhance the quality of life for everyone we serve.

Essential Duties:

• Create, plan, organize, and lead camps, community events, programs and recreational classes for youth, adults, seniors and families
• Coordinate and oversee event logistics including facilities, equipment, permits, vendors and setup/teardown
• Provide on-site supervision during events to ensure safety and high-level execution of events
• Recruit and coordinate instructors, volunteers, vendors, and staff as needed
• Assist with program registration, attendance tracking, and basic reporting
• Assist in the promotion of programs and events by working with staff to create flyers, social media posts, newsletter articles, and other outreach methods
• Ensure programs comply with department policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations
• Respond to participant inquiries and provide excellent customer service to the community
• Uses Parks and Recreation best practice standards to develop evaluation tools for programs and events and use data to drive improvement or expansion of programs and events
• Work closely with the Recreation Supervisor to develop schedules, timelines, and program logistics
• Coordinate and manage sports programs which includes scheduling and overseeing field and facility allocation for team, program and community use.
• Assist in tracking program/event supply inventory and order supplies as needed to ensure program/event success
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Parks & Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, Event Management, or a related field preferred; prior experience coordinating programs, camps, classes, or events for youth, teens, adults and seniors. Three (3) years of experience working in a recreation, leisure service or closely related field overseeing, programming or coordinating recreational activities, special events, sports or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Passion for community programming, recreation services, and public engagement.

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:

CPR, First Aid and AED certified (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire). Must possess a valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Take Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of planning, organizing, and supporting recreational programs, classes, events, or camps
• Ability to collect and analyze participation data to ass