Top 19 Parks recreation Jobs in Mesa Az

Northeast Division Recreation Coordinator III - Parks and Recreation Department
City of Phoenix —Phoenix, AZ
- $72,675.20 - $107,348.80 a year
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
PARK RANGER ASSISTANT
Phoenix Zoo | Arizona Center for Nature Conservation —Phoenix, AZ
- From $18.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
Recreation Aide, Instructor, and Leader - Community Centers, Sports Complexes, Park Programs and Specialty Areas (Part-time)
City of Phoenix —Phoenix, AZ
- $17.65 - $19.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Management
- Customer service
- Paid sick time
Project Superintendent - Parks and Recreation Fields
Hunter Contracting Co. —Gilbert, AZ
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Parks, Open Space, and Trails Planner
Logan Simpson —Phoenix, AZ
- $70,000 - $105,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
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4d
Recreation Leader, Temporary (Up to 19 Hrs/Wk)
City of Glendale, AZ —Glendale, AZ
- $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
Youth Sports Development Director
MVP360 Management —Phoenix, AZ
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Driver's License
Quick Apply
Project Manager – Parks & Recreation / Municipal
Willmeng Construction —Phoenix, AZ
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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WASTEWATER OPERATIONS MANAGER
State of Arizona —Phoenix, AZ
- $67,567 - $87,570 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Math
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Facilities Equipment Technician I/II
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $59,590.13 - $92,983.49 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 1 year
- Mechanical knowledge
Project Engineer
Hunter Contracting Co. —Gilbert, AZ
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Word
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Facilities Equipment Technician I
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $59,590.13 - $84,314.26 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- 1 year
Senior Landscape Architect / Urban Designer
Logan Simpson —Tempe, AZ
- $95,000 - $130,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Office
- Master's degree
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
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Municipal Project Manager
Wood Patel & Associates Inc —Phoenix, AZ
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Graduate Civil Engineer; Public Works - Local Infrastructure
Halff Associates, Inc —Mesa, AZ
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Project Manager / Civil Engineer (Phoenix, AZ)
Ardurra Group, Inc. —Phoenix, AZ
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Residential
- Budgeting
- Work from home
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Project Manager - Civil Engineer
Ardurra Group, Inc. —Phoenix, AZ
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- 5 years
- Residential
- Opportunities for advancement
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Northeast Division Recreation Coordinator III - Parks and Recreation Department

City of Phoenix -
Phoenix, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$72,675.20 - $107,348.80 a year

Benefits

401(a)
Commuter assistance
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in physical education
Program management
Community partnership development strategy
Program development
Facilities management
Performing Arts
Mid-level
Recreation center experience
Company vehicle operation
Driver's License
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Budget planning
Special events experience
Procurement contract management
Contracts
Bachelor's degree in fine arts
Events management
Project contract management
Local ordinances
POS systems
Certified Park & Recreation Professional
2 years
Organizational budget management

Full Job Description

Job ID

62280

Job Category

Parks Resources

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 182 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes and sports programs for all ages, 29 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.

The Recreation Coordinator III provides skilled professional recreation programming in a geographic area, specialist field, or for a major facility. Recreation Coordinator III roles include programming at park and school sites, providing citywide programming in a specialty field such as special events by identifying community needs, dance, drama, music, arts and crafts, special populations, senior citizens, outdoor sports, and supervising a major recreation facility such as an adult or community center. These tasks are successful through developing partnerships within the community and interacting with various community groups while following procedures and ensuring compliance of rules, regulations and ordinances.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Knowledge of basic park maintenance standards and practices.

SALARY

Pay Range: $72,675.20 - $107,348.80 annually.

Hiring Range: $72,675.20 - $102,232.00 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 058. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.

The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,

for more details: Pension Information.
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Employer paid long-term disability.
Free Bus/light rail pass.
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of full-time professional recreation experience in one or more of the areas of specialization.
- Including two years in a lead capacity.
Bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure studies, fine or performing arts, or a related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job.
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Four or more years of experience in development and coordination of recreation programs.
Three or more years of facility management experience.
Three or more years of experience in supervising part time staff.
Three or more years of experience in registration, reservation, and POS systems.
Two or more years of experience in budget and procurement.
Two or more years of experience in building community partnerships, community groups, non profits and others.
Two or more years of experience in contract management.
Two or more years of experience in working special events.
Trainings/ Certifications in Recreation or closely related field (Coursework, CYSA, CPRP, other).

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes August 12, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Recreation Coordinator III, JC:41160, ID# 62280, 07/31/26, USM, MR, Benefits:007

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parks recreation jobs in mesa az

Northeast Division Recreation Coordinator III - Parks and Recreation Department

PARK RANGER ASSISTANT

Recreation Aide, Instructor, and Leader - Community Centers, Sports Complexes, Park Programs and Specialty Areas (Part-time)

Project Superintendent - Parks and Recreation Fields

Parks, Open Space, and Trails Planner

Recreation Leader, Temporary (Up to 19 Hrs/Wk)

Youth Sports Development Director

Project Manager – Parks & Recreation / Municipal

WASTEWATER OPERATIONS MANAGER

Facilities Equipment Technician I/II

Project Engineer

Facilities Equipment Technician I

Senior Landscape Architect / Urban Designer

Municipal Project Manager

Graduate Civil Engineer; Public Works - Local Infrastructure

Project Manager / Civil Engineer (Phoenix, AZ)

Project Manager - Civil Engineer