Recreation Specialist - Cactus Yards

Recreation Specialist - Cactus Yards

Salary

$23.44 - $33.99 Hourly

Location

Cactus Yards, 4536 E Elliot Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

27-0054

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

PR CACTUS YARDS

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

9/23/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Recreation Specialist - Cactus Yards. Cactus Yards is located at 4536 Elliot Road. Hours for this position will be Thursday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and Saturday through Sunday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours are subject to change.

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

• Plan and implement facility programs and events to include preparing activities and curriculum, purchasing supplies, staffing, contract instructors and vendors, soliciting donations, marketing and evaluating programs and events.
• 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.
• Maintain and inspect equipment. Identify and communicate facility repair needs.
• Develop marketing materials for classes, programs, events and facility information by creating flyers, brochures, social media posts and advertising slides for facility TVs.
• Oversee assigned staff to include scheduling and training staff and resolving conflicts.
• Cash handling and management to include preparing daily cash deposits, processing refunds and recording data in Cash Balance Report and Monthly Income Revenue Reports. Process petty cash, cash reconciliation/reimbursements, distribute invoices, and process refunds.
• Manager on duty to include enforcement of policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations and securing facility.
• View the full job description here.

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:

Posting Closes: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Virtual Interview Invites Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Virtual Interview Submission Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026

Interview Invites Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2026

In-Person Interviews: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Anticipated New Hire Start Date: Monday, November 9, 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

• Associates degree in recreation or a related field, or equivalent experience in recreation
• Two years of customer service experience
• Two years of supervisory experience, including program oversight, in a recreation setting
• One year of marketing, cash handling, and clerical experience
• Knowledge of planning, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating recreation classes, programs, and events
• Knowledge of contract employee management as well as supervisory principles, practices, and techniques
• Valid Arizona Drivers License
• Skill in Microsoft Office
• Skill in management and conflict resolution, and emergency response
• Skill in customer service, communication and interpersonal skills

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

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 for employment 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.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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• No

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Do you have an Associates degree or higher in recreation management or a closely related field or equivalent experience in recreation?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe in detail the area of study. If not, enter N/A.

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Do you have at least two years of supervisory experience, including program oversight, in a recreation setting?

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• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe in detail your experience. If not, enter N/A.

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Do you have at least two years of customer service experience in a recreation setting?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe in detail your experience. If not, enter N/A.

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Do you have at least one year of experience in marketing, cash handling, clerical duties and ActiveNet software?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have planning, coordinating and overseeing the implementation and execution of planned recreation programs and activities?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3+ years

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How many years of experience do you have managing staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and addressing conflicts?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3+ years

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Veterans Spouse / Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs