Recreation Coordinator (Center Operations)

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is seeking a Recreation Coordinatorto work in the Parks and Recreation Department at the Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in providing diverse recreational opportunities that create economic benefits and a healthy lifestyle. The Recreation Coordinator functions as a front-line supervisor coordinating and overseeing center operations, recreation programs, facility management, community engagement, and day-to-day facility use.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Schedule: Hours may vary depending on the season and the needs of our recreation programs; workdays and start times may vary, including weekend shifts.

Expected Hiring Range: $24.31 - $29.78

• Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

Salary Range: $24.31 - $35.25

• Provides leadership and development to assigned staff; establishes goals and objectives; participates in the recruitment process, evaluates work performance, ensures policy and procedure compliance, and monitors employee relations matters.
• Monitors the day-to-day operation of planned and coordinated programs; coordinates and designs promotional and registration material; manages customer service inquiries.
• Coordinates use of department amenities with focus on recreation service delivery and public safety.
• Reviews and recommends recreational policies and procedures including budget recommendations; evaluates programs and recommends operational changes. Communicates and manages both internal and external users.
• Oversee front desk operations including daily transactions, registration, and administration in assigned areas.
• Oversees and manages the center schedules for the Town’s Aquatic and Recreation Center.
• Provides customer service by overseeing daily program operations, managing inquiries, and interacting with the public.
• Designs and distributes promotional and registrationmaterials.
• Supervises staff and ensures policy and procedurecompliance.
• Manages facility cleanliness, safety, andmaintenance.
• Acts as a liaison with external organizations, supporting facility users and establishing partnerships to enhance services.
• Oversees budgeting, recommends policies, and evaluates programs forimprovement.
• Assists in management and operation of facility software while enforcing workplace standards.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training
• Over three (3) years’ experience developing, implementing, scheduling and evaluating recreation programs.
• One year of supervisory experience or must complete the Town of Marana’s supervisor academy within one year of hire date.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Driver License.

• Must complete a pre-employment physical including and pass a 25-pound lift test.

• Must complete both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check.
• Must pass fingerprint clearance background check.
• First Aid, AED and CPR certifications (or required within 6 months of hire)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Recreation Management, Physical Education, Sport Management, Sport Administration or related field
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage programdelivery.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build communityrelationships
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional(CPRP)
• Experience with aquatic and/or recreation facilityoperations
• Admin level experience with recreation softwaremanagement
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Facebook, other social media, and any other relevant software experience as needed.
• Presentation skills to all levels ofmanagement.
• Experience in writing strategic and marketingplans.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 4/27/2025.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 4/26/2026

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES
All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

QUESTIONS
Human Resources Staff Contact
Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / nhemphill@maranaaz.gov

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.