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Recreation Specialist - Cactus Yards (Internal Only)

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Recreation Specialist - Cactus Yards (Internal Only)

Salary

$23.44 - $33.99 Hourly

Location

AZ 85234, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0148

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

PR CACTUS YARDS

Opening Date

01/12/2026

Closing Date

1/21/2026 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 Recreation Specialist – Cactus Yards. Cactus Yards is located at 4536 Elliot Road. Hours for this position will be Thursday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and Saturday through Sunday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours are subject to change.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT TOWN OF GILBERT EMPLOYEES. EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

The Recreation Specialist reports to the Recreation Coordinator. The primary function of this position is to plan and implement facility programs and events, to include preparing activities and curriculum, purchasing supplies, staffing, overseeing contract instructors and vendors, marketing, and evaluating programs and events. The Recreation Specialist is the manager on duty to include enforcement of policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations, and securing the facility. Customer service to include fielding questions and resolving conflicts with internal and external customers by answering customer inquiries by phone, in writing, and in person, and processing program registrations. Manage facility reservations by training staff on rental procedures, reviewing permits, fielding customer inquiries, processing reservations, collecting payments, staffing reservations, confirming reservations, and resolving reservation issues. This position will oversee assigned staff, including scheduling, training staff, and resolving conflicts.

About You

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements

+ Associate's degree in recreation or a related field, or equivalent experience in recreation

+ Two years of customer service experience

+ Two years of supervisory experience, including program oversight, in a recreation setting

+ One year of marketing, cash handling, and clerical experience

+ Knowledge of planning, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating recreation classes, programs, and events

+ Knowledge of contract employee management as well as supervisory principles, practices, and techniques

+ Valid Arizona Driver's License

+ Skill in Microsoft Office

+ Skill in management and conflict resolution, and emergency response

+ Skill in customer service, communication and interpersonal skills

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 be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have an Associate's degree or higher in recreation management or a closely related field or equivalent experience in recreation?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe in detail the area of study. If not, enter N/A.

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

+ Yes

+ No

05

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 two years of customer service experience in a recreation setting?

+ 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 marketing, cash handling, clerical duties and ActiveNet software?

+ Yes

+ No

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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 in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2 years

+ 2-3 years

+ 3+ years

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How many years of experience do you have managing staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and addressing conflicts?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2 years

+ 2-3 years

+ 3+ years

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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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