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Recreation Leader Senior – Adaptive Recreation

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Recreation Leader Senior – Adaptive Recreation

Salary

$20.75 - $30.09 Hourly

Location

Gilbert, AZ

Job Type

Part Time - Non Benefited

Job Number

26-0010

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

PR REP ADAPTIVE REC

Opening Date

11/05/2025

Closing Date

11/26/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Adaptive Senior Recreation Leader. The Adaptive Senior Recreation Leader will report to and work hand in hand with the Adaptive Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Specialist.

The primary function of this position is to assist with innovation, planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of programs, activities and special events to include preparing activities and curriculum, purchasing supplies, and working with contract instructors and vendors. Additional responsibilities include: promoting and publicizing programs; preparing marketing materials and flyers, schedules of events, brochures, newsletters and activity guides. Additionally, the Adaptive Senior Recreation Leader will independently develop, implement and promote programs & events for our Adaptive Recreation Program. The Adaptive Recreation program consists of leisure classes, community outings, Special Olympics and Friday night social events. The Recreation Specialist will also have the following responsibilities: frequently serve as is the manager on duty; be responsible for enforcement of policies and procedures; respond to emergency situations; secure the facility; provide customer service to include fielding questions and resolving conflicts with internal and external customers; answer customer inquiries by phone, in writing and in person; process program registrations; field customer inquiries; collect payments; other duties as assigned.

This position's schedule will vary as Adaptive Recreation Programs run during the day, evenings, and weekends. Please note this position's schedule will be created by the Recreation Coordinator based on the needs of the programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Customer service to include fielding Adaptive Recreation program questions and resolving conflicts with internal and external customers. Answer inquiries by phone, in person and in writing. Process program registrations and address concerns.

+ Assist in planning and facilitating monthly Adaptive Recreation social night events and other special events.

+ Facilitate weekly Adaptive Recreation Bowling.

+ Plan and implement facility program and events to include preparing activities and curriculum, purchasing supplies, and evaluating programs and events.

+ Develop marketing materials for classes, programs, events and facility information by creating flyers, brochures, social media posts and advertising slides for facility TV's.

+ Maintain Special Olympics coaches trainings and volunteer trainings and make sure they are up-to-date.

View the full Job Description here. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1729096)

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will be passionate about our Adaptive Recreation program and the customer experience. Preferred experience includes one year in planning activities for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and one-year experience in promoting and preparing marketing materials, including flyers, newsletters, brochures, and activity guides. We're looking for a customer service-driven individual to deliver and constantly improve our programs and processes that will ensure an outstanding experience for our community.

This position requires someone who is adept at finding common sense, well-reasoned approaches to difficult problems. Strong management, conflict resolution, and emergency response skills are required as well as communication and interpersonal skills. This person must be able to independently interact, engage and communicate with other staff, parents, participants and other individuals in a positive and professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ 1 to 3 seasons clerical and customer service experience.

+ 1 to 3 seasons cash handling experience.

+ 1 to 3 seasons marketing experience.

+ Some supervisory experience preferred.

+ CPR and Standard First Aid within 30 days of hire

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) .

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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How many years of experience do you have planning, coordinating and overseeing the implementation and execution of planned recreation programs and activities?

+ No Experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-2 years

+ 2-3 years

+ 3+ years

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience in the space below. if not, enter N/A.

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Please describe your experience assisting with the implementation of recreation programs to include leading and monitoring program participants, supervising facility patrons, enforcing safety and program policies and procedures, providing guidance to program participants and ensuring participant safety.

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Do you have at least one year of supervisory experience, including program oversight, in a recreation setting?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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Do you have at least one year of customer service experience in a recreation setting?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience. If not, please enter N/A.

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Do you have at least one year of experience in planning activities for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe in detail your experience. If not, enter N/A.

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Do you have at least one year of experience in promoting and preparing marketing materials including flyers, newsletters, brochures and activity guides?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe in detail your experience. If not, enter N/A..

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Do you have at least 1 year of experience working with MS Office related programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc. and ActiveNet Software?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have experience in this area, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

+ Veteran

+ Disabled Veteran

+ Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse

+ Disabled Person

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Employer

Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone

(480) 503-6823

Website

https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

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