Recreation Leader Senior (FT) - Scottsdale Sports Complex

Introduction

The City of Scottsdale is seeking a highly motivated individual who has demonstrated customer service and facility operations experience to join the Sports Complex recreation team which oversees Scottsdale Sports Complex, Bell94 Sports Complex and Reata Sports Complex. These facilities include 21 sports fields which attract regional/national level tournament play as well as local practices throughout the year. Duties include but are not limited to day-to-day leadership and supervision of part time recreation staff, overseeing tournament reservations, seasonal allocations, hourly field rentals, and management of the Sports Complex operations.

Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• One year as a Recreation Leader II or comparable level of experience in the recreation or a related field.
• Must have at least six months of Lead or Supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements

• Depending on assignment, must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
• Plans, organizes, observes, and directs a variety of recreational activities in a recreation or related program area.
• Responds to and resolves complaints; advises and provides assistance to individuals and groups on related recreational problems.
• Plans, organizes, and directs recreational activities.
• Attends and conducts staff meetings to train staff in specific program area, policies, procedures, safety, public relations skills, and leadership skills.
• Observes and evaluates existing services, projects, programs, and provides assistance to individuals and groups.
• Drives a motor vehicle to various off-site locations to monitor City-sponsored programs, depending on assignment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Lift and carry tables, sound and lighting equipment, and booth frames, weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a personal computer requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Operate a motorized vehicle, depending on assignment.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the 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 that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.


PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: 10/11/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

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