Top 27 Parks recreation Jobs in Mesa Az

Recreation Coordinator - Cactus Yards
Town of Gilbert —Gilbert, AZ
- $63,961 - $105,536 a year
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Research
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
8d
Park Ranger
City of Apache Junction, AZ —Apache Junction, AZ
- $26.82 - $38.84 an hour
- Extended hours
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 1 year
6d
Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics and Outdoor Recreation
Town of Gilbert —Gilbert, AZ
- $63,961 - $105,536 a year
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Databases
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
12d
Senior Parks Maintenance Worker
City of Apache Junction, AZ —Apache Junction, AZ
- $24.33 - $35.23 an hour
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
6d
Northeast Division Parks Foreman II - Parks and Recreation Department
City of Phoenix —Phoenix, AZ
- $30.92 - $45.67 an hour
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Research
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
7d
Golf Accountant I - Parks and Recreation Department
City of Phoenix —Phoenix, AZ
- $26.70 - $41.42 an hour
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Research
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
14d
Park Maintenance Technician / Senior / Principal
City of Tempe Arizona —Tempe, AZ
- $22.06 - $39.56 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Local
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Project Manager - Civil Engineer
Ardurra Group, Inc. —Phoenix, AZ
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- 5 years
- Residential
- Opportunities for advancement
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Project Manager / Civil Engineer (Phoenix, AZ)
Ardurra Group, Inc. —Phoenix, AZ
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Residential
- Budgeting
- Work from home
Quick Apply
Project Superintendent - Parks and Recreation Fields
Hunter Contracting Co. —Gilbert, AZ
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lifeguard
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $22.68 an hour
- Seasonal
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Outdoor work
Assistant Pool Manager
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $24.67 an hour
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Mid-level
Pool Manager
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $25.66 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
Community Manager
CCMC —Phoenix, AZ
- Full-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Wellness program
Quick Apply
Irrigation Technician
City of Scottsdale —Scottsdale, AZ
- $28.16 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
7d
Project Manager – Parks & Recreation / Municipal
Willmeng Construction —Phoenix, AZ
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
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
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
Head Lifeguard
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $24.24 an hour
- Seasonal
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Management
Aquatics Head Coach
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $23.29 an hour
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED

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Recreation Coordinator - Cactus Yards

Town of Gilbert -
Gilbert, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$63,961 - $105,536 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
First Aid Certification
AED Certification

Full Job Description

We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Recreation Coordinator - Cactus Yards. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Recreation Coordinator reports to the Recreation Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:

Supervises, directs, and evaluates full time and part time staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; interviews and selects new employees; supervising staff also includes scheduling work, ensuring staff is trained, ensuring staff follows policies and procedures, maintaining a healthy work environment, making hiring and termination recommendations.
Plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and/or evaluates the effectiveness of programs, services, and events. Provides or oversees the delivery of sports programming, recreational classes, and coordinates special events. Researches and identifies opportunities for new or modified programs or services. Recommends and/or implements changes to improve and optimize programs; oversees registrations, cancellations, overrides, and proration of fees; monitors programs, responds to and resolves complaints.
Oversees operations of a Gilbert facility, programs, and events to include the overseeing and administering of facility use and independent contractor contracts; promotes and schedules facility use, maintain applicable compliance licenses, agreements, insurance and permits; activating/creating classes and programs on registration software.
Evaluate facility operations; establish and administer operating policies and procedures for a major recreational facility and/or program; implement improvements and modifications; prepare data and reports on operations and activities including facility use, participation numbers, incident reports, and financial reports; schedules facility and equipment maintenance, works as project manager by overseeing maintenance projects at parks and facilities.
Participate in budget preparation; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations, submit budget packages; monitor and control facility and program expenditures.
Represents and promotes programs and events, provides public information and customer service delivery. Prepares presentations, educational curriculum, and informational materials. Oversees the delivery and dissemination of information to staff, organizations, school groups and the general public.
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Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:
Posting Closes: July 23, 2026
Virtual Interview Invites Sent: July 30, 2026
Virtual Interview Submission Deadline: August 3, 2026
Interview Invites Sent: August 6, 2026
In-Person Interviews: August 13, 2026
Anticipated New Hire Start Date: August 31, 2026

Subject to change and for planning purposes only

About You

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:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Tourism, Business Management or related course work.
Two years of recreation programming, special event planning, or related experience.
Specialization in an event or festival management preferred (Special Event assignment only).
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Arizona Driver's License.
CPR, AED and First Aid certification.
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions for this position include:

This position has been designated as a Medium work position. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt – ineligible for overtime compensation.

Based on qualifications, this position can be hired as a Recreation Coordinator I ($63,961.00 - $95,942.00) or as a Recreation Coordinator II ($70,357.00 - $105,536.00)

Why Team Gilbert?

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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 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.

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