Recreation Specialist - Part-Time, Non-Benefited (Seasonal and Year-Round)

Description/Duties

This classification has been designated as a non-benefited, non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. The City of Mesa is currently recruiting for part-time, non-benefited Recreation Specialists for the fall season, as well as year-round opportunities. Year-round opportunities may work 19 hours per week throughout the year. All applications will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the highest position for which the applicant is qualified. First review of applications will be Monday, September 14, 2026, and weekly thereafter through December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, developing, maintaining, promoting, operating, and managing a recreational activity area or an assigned facility.
• Supervising the work of Recreation part-time staff, temporary agency workers, affiliated group activities, and volunteers assisting in the program area.
• Working in accordance with the departmental rules, regulations, and safety practices.
• Rotating or transferring to other facilities and/or assignments based on department or seasonal needs.

Requirements

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree or two years of college coursework.
• Good (1 - 3 years) recreation experience, preferably related to the program area.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
• Must obtain Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard Training and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certifications within 30 days of hire and Lifeguard Training Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certificates within 90 days of hire (Aquatics Assignment).
• Must have CPR/AED and First Aid certificate within 30 days of hire (Adaptive and Aquatics Assignments).
• Must have a valid Department of Economic Security fingerprint clearance card level 1 within 30 days of hire; Department of Economic Security Article 9 certification; and Protective Behaviors Certification all within 30 days of hire (Adaptive Assignment).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
• Minimum Qualifications Required: Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree or two years of college coursework.
• Special Requirements: Must have or be able to obtain a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must obtain Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard Training and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer certifications within 30 days of hire and Lifeguard Training Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certificates within 90 days of hire (Aquatics Assignment). Must have CPR/AED and First Aid certificate within 30 days of hire (Adaptive and Aquatics Assignments). Must have a valid Department of Economic Security fingerprint clearance card level 1 within 30 days of hire; Department of Economic Security Article 9 certification; and Protective Behaviors Certification all within 30 days of hire (Adaptive Assignment).
• Preferred/Desirable Qualification: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Considerable (3 - 5 years) recreation experience, preferably related to the program area.

Assignment Areas

Athletics assignment
Adaptive assignment
Aquatics assignment
Recreation Center assignment
Reservation/Registration assignment
Special Events assignment
Summer Recreation assignment

Questions

• Do you have an Associate's Degree (or higher)? Please list your degree/education on your application.
• How many credits of college coursework have you successfully completed? Please detail the amount of credits successfully completed within the education section of your application.
• How many years of recreation experience do you have? Please detail your experience on your application.
• Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
• Do you have, or can you obtain within 30 days of hire, a current Lifeguard Training and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification? Please detail your certification on your application.
• Do you currently have, or can you obtain within 30 days of hire or promotion, a CPR/AED and First Aid certificate? Please detail your certificate information on your application.
• Do you currently have, or can you obtain within 30 days of hire or promotion, a valid Department of Economic Security (DES) fingerprint clearance card level 1, DES Article 9 certification, and Protective Behaviors Certification? Please detail your certificate information on your application.
• Do you have a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Recreation or a related field? Please list your degree information on your application.
• Were you referred for this position by an employee of the City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department?