Hiring Range: $92,806.30 - $116,007.87
Hiring range is an estimate of the compensation amount for the selected candidate. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, and/or training.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
The City of Avondale has an opportunity for a Recreation Manager (Sports & Aquatics) in the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. This is a FLSA exempt, full-time position with benefits.
Hiring Range: $92,806.30 - $116,007.87 Salary range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of the compensation amount for the selected candidate. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, and/or training.
This position leads, coordinates, and supervises a comprehensive recreation program which includes special events, special interest, sports programming, and aquatics for the City of Avondale. Incumbents supervise the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of recreation activities; provide professional-level customer service; manage the budget; prepare market analysis and long-range plans for recreation programs and event delivery. In addition, this position supervises and manages assigned staff. Oversees maintenance, operations, and condition of recreation facilities such as recreation and aquatic centers. Represents the City in local and regional recreation programs and event planning.
Closing Date for applications: 11/18/2024 11:59PM Arizona
Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in program development/management, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Required: A valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hire. Background check. Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE). Current certification or ability to obtain a CPR/First Aid Instructor, Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) within six (6) months of hire.
Welcome to the City of Avondale!Avondale, established in 1946, is a vibrant, innovative City -- located southwest of metropolitan Phoenix. Conveniently located off Interstate-10, at the base of the Estrella Mountains, and where three rivers converge (Tres Rios) and is the central point of Arizona. Avondale prides itself as a vibrant, diverse, and friendly community -- home to many local grown businesses that have recently chosen to locate here, or have long time roots in the community. A growing and young community of over 92,000 residents and median age of 32, Avondale provides plenty of open space for families to recreate, venues for cultural celebrations and parades in our Historic core of ‘Old Town’, nature festivals in our natural spaces, and plenty of youth and amateur sporting events at the indoor and outdoor sporting complexes and regional parks. Avondale has paved its way to international spotlight, hosting NASCAR’s premier Championship Weekend. Avondale is also home to many large Arizona employers, including Phoenix Raceway, Estrella Mountain Community College, Universal Technical Institute, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, American Sports Centers, several manufacturing headq...uarters, multiple school districts and a growing based of employers as the city continues to expand and grow. The City of Avondale currently has more than 750 employees who strive at “Making Lives Better’ for the community and residents they serve. Learn More: www.AvondaleAZ.gov/our-city/aspiring-achieving-accelerating
