Recreation Programmer (Special Events)

About the role

The City of Avondale is seeking a Recreation Programmer (Special Events) to join the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. This position plays a vital role in planning, organizing, and implementing a wide range of youth camps, programs, teen activities, and community special events.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and supervising recreational activities offered by the City of Avondale
• Developing and managing event timelines, run-of-show documents, and production schedules
• Leading and facilitating programming sessions
• Assisting in the coordination and execution of community special events including setup, teardown, vendor management, and on-site operations
• Maintaining a safe and secure environment for all participants
• Training and guiding staff members
• Evaluating program operations
• Assisting with and monitoring budget for the assigned program area
• Creating promotion strategies to generate registrations and measuring results

Essential Functions

• Assists in the coordination, promotion, and implementation of recreational activities such as special events, instructional classes, sports activities, and adult and youth programs
• Participates in the selection, training, and motivation of part-time employees
• Captures awareness of new developments in the recreation field and incorporates them into programs as appropriate
• Creates social media campaigns, updates website, flyers, and email blasts to help market programs
• Works with the Recreation Coordinator to purchase program supplies and equipment
• Safeguards and maintains supplies and equipment for assigned programs
• Assists in the planning, logistics coordination, and on-site execution of community special events, including setup and teardown of equipment, vendor coordination, volunteer management, and ensuring a safe and positive experience for all attendees
• Conducts post-event evaluations, compiles attendance data and participant feedback, and prepares wrap-up reports to assess program effectiveness and inform future event planning
• Aids in budget preparation; prepares cost estimates for program budgets and long-range forecasting

Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, or a related field
• A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, or a closely related field is preferred
• One (1) year of experience assisting in recreation, sports, leisure class administration, and/or special events
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software
• A valid Arizona Driver's License is required
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification upon hire
• Bilingual skills are highly desirable

Benefits

The City of Avondale offers a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more. Explore our Benefits Guide for full details!