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Recreation Leader III
Multiple vacancies are available for the Recreation Leader III position with the Town of Queen Creek. The Recreation Leader III will assist in the daily operations and activities at the Queen Creek Recreation Center. The position will act as the manager on duty, providing oversight of part-time and seasonal staff, monitoring recreation facilities, and supporting day-to-day operations. This position focuses on supporting and delivering a wide range of recreational programs, including fitness classes, special interest programs, and community activities. The Recreation Leader III will engage with participants, facilitate activities, and ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all patrons. They will also assist with data input and management related to facility rentals at the Recreation Center. Important dates for this recruitment are as follows: This recruitment closes January 18, 2026. The expected start date is February 17, 2026. Desired availability is Monday through Sunday, with shifts in the morning, afternoon, and evening. This is the third level in a broad recreation series. Incumbents are responsible for overseeing activities of average difficulty at an assigned recreation center, community center, recreation site, or program. Generally, incumbents perform assigned tasks independently and are responsible for a recreation site or program during their assigned shift. Under general supervision, employees monitor and implement recreation activities and are required to exercise initiative and independent judgment in planning, organizing, and conducting activities. Work schedules vary and typically require working during the evenings, weekends, and holidays. This classification is distinguished from the Recreation Leader I and II classifications by the incumbents leading other part-time staff during recreation events and programs, training, and overseeing recreation activities. This classification will act as the manager on duty of an assigned recreation facility/site and requires strong leadership and a comprehensive understanding of recreational programming. Depending on the assignment, a Recreation Leader III reports to a full-time staff member. The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town's needs: Performs the essential functions of a Recreation Leader I and II. Provides guidance and assists in the training and supervision of Recreation Leaders I/II and volunteers. Implements age and developmentally appropriate activities. Serves as the Manager on Duty for designated sites/facilities. Oversees site operations, including opening and closing procedures, equipment setup, and facility maintenance. Supervises on-site staff, providing guidance, direction, and support as needed. Maintains accurate administrative records including but not limited to daily attendance, participant emergency information, accident reports, and medication logs. Prepares program reports as needed. Develops, organizes, and supervises recreational activities. Oversees a wide variety of recreation activities held simultaneously at single and multiple park or recreation sites. Provides and maintains written correspondence including attendance, activity, and financial records; manages multiple priorities simultaneously. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Minimum qualifications (at job entry) include: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license. High School Diploma or GED, and a minimum of two (2) seasons as a Recreation Leader II or two (2) years of experience in sports, recreation or youth activities, retail or restaurant management or lead responsibilities, or related experience; or, an equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licensing/certification requirements (completed within 30 days of hire date) include: First Aid; CPR/AED This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer. Knowledge required includes: Recreation sports programs, youth activities and rule interpretation. Planning, organizing and problem solving. Equipment and supplies used in youth and adult sports, games and activities. First aid methods and necessary safety precautions used in recreation programming. Skills required include: Providing courteous and efficient service to the public and in responding to inquiries, complaints and requests in a fair, tactful and firm manner. Supervising multiple games and activities simultaneously. Both verbal and written communication. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Operating basic computer programs. Ability to write reports and fill out forms. Using critical thinking and judgement while assessing situations. Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Physical demands include: Standing, communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties. Sitting, desk work. Walking to other departments/offices/office equipment. Lifting supplies, files. Carrying supplies, files. Pushing/Pulling file draws, tables and chairs. Reaching for supplies, for files. Handling paperwork. Fine Dexterity computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment. Kneeling filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground. Crouching filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground. Crawling under equipment. Bending filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground. Twisting from computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles. Climbing stairs, step stool. Balancing on step stool. Vision reading, computer screen, driving. Hearing communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment. Talking communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone. Foot Controls driving. Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware include standard office equipment such as computer, monitor, keyboard, printers, copy machines, etc. Environmental factors include mechanical hazards, respiratory hazards, chemical hazards, extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, fire hazards, explosives, communicable diseases, and physical danger or abuse. Protective equipment required includes equipment used during lifesaving measures; gloves, face masks, etc. when cleaning blood borne pathogens or administering CPR/first aid. Non-physical demands include time pressure, emergency situation, frequent change of tasks, irregular work schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, tedious or exacting work, noisy/distracting environment. Primary work location includes office environment, recreation/neighborhood center, outdoors, combination of office, vehicle and field/outdoors.
Multiple vacancies are available for the Recreation Leader III position with the Town of Queen Creek. The Recreation Leader III will assist in the daily operations and activities at the Queen Creek Recreation Center. The position will act as the manager on duty, providing oversight of part-time and seasonal staff, monitoring recreation facilities, and supporting day-to-day operations. This position focuses on supporting and delivering a wide range of recreational programs, including fitness classes, special interest programs, and community activities. The Recreation Leader III will engage with participants, facilitate activities, and ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all patrons. They will also assist with data input and management related to facility rentals at the Recreation Center. Important dates for this recruitment are as follows: This recruitment closes January 18, 2026. The expected start date is February 17, 2026. Desired availability is Monday through Sunday, with shifts in the morning, afternoon, and evening. This is the third level in a broad recreation series. Incumbents are responsible for overseeing activities of average difficulty at an assigned recreation center, community center, recreation site, or program. Generally, incumbents perform assigned tasks independently and are responsible for a recreation site or program during their assigned shift. Under general supervision, employees monitor and implement recreation activities and are required to exercise initiative and independent judgment in planning, organizing, and conducting activities. Work schedules vary and typically require working during the evenings, weekends, and holidays. This classification is distinguished from the Recreation Leader I and II classifications by the incumbents leading other part-time staff during recreation events and programs, training, and overseeing recreation activities. This classification will act as the manager on duty of an assigned recreation facility/site and requires strong leadership and a comprehensive understanding of recreational programming. Depending on the assignment, a Recreation Leader III reports to a full-time staff member. The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town's needs: Performs the essential functions of a Recreation Leader I and II. Provides guidance and assists in the training and supervision of Recreation Leaders I/II and volunteers. Implements age and developmentally appropriate activities. Serves as the Manager on Duty for designated sites/facilities. Oversees site operations, including opening and closing procedures, equipment setup, and facility maintenance. Supervises on-site staff, providing guidance, direction, and support as needed. Maintains accurate administrative records including but not limited to daily attendance, participant emergency information, accident reports, and medication logs. Prepares program reports as needed. Develops, organizes, and supervises recreational activities. Oversees a wide variety of recreation activities held simultaneously at single and multiple park or recreation sites. Provides and maintains written correspondence including attendance, activity, and financial records; manages multiple priorities simultaneously. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Minimum qualifications (at job entry) include: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license. High School Diploma or GED, and a minimum of two (2) seasons as a Recreation Leader II or two (2) years of experience in sports, recreation or youth activities, retail or restaurant management or lead responsibilities, or related experience; or, an equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Licensing/certification requirements (completed within 30 days of hire date) include: First Aid; CPR/AED This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer. Knowledge required includes: Recreation sports programs, youth activities and rule interpretation. Planning, organizing and problem solving. Equipment and supplies used in youth and adult sports, games and activities. First aid methods and necessary safety precautions used in recreation programming. Skills required include: Providing courteous and efficient service to the public and in responding to inquiries, complaints and requests in a fair, tactful and firm manner. Supervising multiple games and activities simultaneously. Both verbal and written communication. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Operating basic computer programs. Ability to write reports and fill out forms. Using critical thinking and judgement while assessing situations. Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Physical demands include: Standing, communicating with co-workers, observing work site, observing work duties. Sitting, desk work. Walking to other departments/offices/office equipment. Lifting supplies, files. Carrying supplies, files. Pushing/Pulling file draws, tables and chairs. Reaching for supplies, for files. Handling paperwork. Fine Dexterity computer keyboard, telephone pad, calculator, calibrating equipment. Kneeling filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground. Crouching filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground. Crawling under equipment. Bending filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground. Twisting from computer to telephone, getting inside vehicles. Climbing stairs, step stool. Balancing on step stool. Vision reading, computer screen, driving. Hearing communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone, listening to equipment. Talking communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone. Foot Controls driving. Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware include standard office equipment such as computer, monitor, keyboard, printers, copy machines, etc. Environmental factors include mechanical hazards, respiratory hazards, chemical hazards, extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, fire hazards, explosives, communicable diseases, and physical danger or abuse. Protective equipment required includes equipment used during lifesaving measures; gloves, face masks, etc. when cleaning blood borne pathogens or administering CPR/first aid. Non-physical demands include time pressure, emergency situation, frequent change of tasks, irregular work schedule/overtime, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, tedious or exacting work, noisy/distracting environment. Primary work location includes office environment, recreation/neighborhood center, outdoors, combination of office, vehicle and field/outdoors.