Salary: See Position Description Location : Marana, AZ Job Type: Temporary/Part-time Job Number: 202400090 Department: Parks & Recreation Opening Date: 09/12/2024 Closing Date: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Arizona Town of Marana Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services. Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation. Position Description The Town of Marana is seeking Recreation Aides to work in the Senior/Special Interest Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. This is a short-term temporary position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a direct impact on promoting Marana to become a premier destination for business and leisure as well as outdoor enthusiasts. Hiring Rate: $15.00 Returning employees may receive a $.25 (cents) increase each year. Examples of Duties Recreation aides provide support to recreation staff to ensure the best delivery of recreation programs. They will work at community events, signature events, senior programs, sporting programs and other recreational programs as needed. Schedules will vary by program area with on-call hours during daytime, evening and holidays.
- Leads assigned senior and special interest programs; prepares and sets up for program activities; maintains facilities and equipment; performs other duties related to conducting programs.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Performs light administrative work by making and receiving phone calls regarding programs.
Senior/ Special Interest (Preferred Availability: on call; weekdays (8am-5pm), some nights & weekends)
- Assist with Special Interest programs; paint nights, youth breaks/camps, and events.
- Assist with Senior Programs and Activities.
- Will be required to work signature events and community events
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Must pass fingerprint clearance background check
- Must pass the Town of Marana background check
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months experience working as a recreation aide, or in a closely related field in multiple settings with different age groups.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS If you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application which can be supplemented with a resume and cover letter by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are responsible for verifying receipt of materials. Applications must be submitted by applying online at All status updates will be sent via email through the applicant tracking system. This recruitment will close on 09/30/2024. TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION 11555 West Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653 www.maranaaz.gov ph (520) ###-#### / fx (520) ###-#### For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-###-####. QUESTIONS Human Resources Staff Contact Krista Devlin / 520-###-#### / For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-###-####. The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format. The Town of Marana offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Visit our benefits site for more information: 01 Do you meet the minimum age of 16 years old.
02 Please describe your experience as a recreation aide or in a closely related field in multiple settings with different age groups. 03 Schedules for this position require daytime hours Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with some evenings and holidays. Are you available with this schedule?
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