Recreation Leader II (PT) - Various Assignments

Job Description:

Recreation Leader II (PT) - Various Assignments

Description

Introduction

Ready to make a difference in your community with #WorkThatMatters?

Scottsdale Parks & Recreation is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated Recreation Leaders to join our world-class team providing simply better service across our beautiful parks, community centers, and sports facilities.

As a Recreation Leader II, you’ll help plan, lead, and supervise a variety of recreation and sports programs for youth and adults.

Schedules vary by facility and include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some assignments may require a valid driver’s license.

Explore our available assignments below:

Parks & Community Centers Assignment
Help create safe, friendly spaces where community members gather for recreation, learning, fitness, and social activities. Staff provide customer service, facility upkeep, and on-site supervision at Chaparral, Mountain View, and Horizon Parks.

Adult Sports Assignment
Support year-round leagues, tournaments, and events. Staff provide site supervision, scorekeeping, and officiating that helps adults stay active, connected, and engaged.

Sports Field Reservation Office Assignment
Assist with coordinating field and facility bookings for leagues, tournaments, community groups, and public users. Staff provide customer service, handle scheduling and administrative tasks, and support smooth facility operations.

Club SAR Fitness Center Assignment
Be part of a high-energy fitness environment. Staff deliver great customer service, maintain a clean and welcoming space, and help guests with classes, equipment, and amenities.

Scottsdale Sports Complex Assignment
Support daily park use, training sessions, and major tournaments at Scottsdale Sports Complex, Bell94, and Reata. Staff assist with set-up, break-down, customer service, light maintenance, and tournament operations.

Indian School Park and Scottsdale Ranch Park Sports Complexes Assignments

Play a key role at one of the two most active, community-focused sports hubs in Scottsdale. Staff help support tennis, pickleball, and sand volleyball operations; assist with programs, tournaments, and community events; maintain clean, welcoming facilities; and provide friendly, helpful service to all players and visitors.

Please note:

• Assignments are part-time, unclassified, at-will, and serve at the discretion of city and assignments may be temporary or on-going.
• Your application may be used to fill existing and/or future vacancies for m ultiple assignments at recreation facilities throughout the city.
• Interviews will be conducted periodically throughout the recruitment period based on the needs of the city.
• Be sure to check your email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations from NeoGov.
• Multiple assignments will be filled at facilities throughout the city, and some may require driving a city-owned vehicle and/or EZ-Go.

For information a bout park locations and the programs offered, please visit the Parks & Recreation page .

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $25.46

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
All Assignments:

• No education required for this position.
• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age at the time of hire.
• A minimum of six months experience in a customer service position.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements
All Assignments:

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Adult Sports, Sports Field Reservation, Sports Complexes, and Select Park & Community Center Assignments:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
  • Graduated licenses are considered restricted and therefore not acceptable for driving positions with the City of Scottsdale.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

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Work Environment/Physical Demands

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Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database (if over age 18)
• Criminal Background screening (if over age 18)
• Drug Screen
• 36-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check (for driving assignments)

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$21.73 - $29.36 Hourly