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 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.
Pursuant to the Marana Town Code, Sections 3-1-2(D) and 3-1-3(B), and the current Salary Schedule implemented by the Town Manager, the position of Recreation Aide is defined as an Unclassified position. Unclassified positions are at-will employees and employment that may be terminated upon the will of the employer or employee at any time with or without cause.
Hiring Rate: $16.00 per hour
Returning Marana employees may be eligible for a $0.25/hour increase for each returning year up to a maximum pay rate of $17.00/hour.
Examples of Duties
Recreation Aides provide support to recreation staff to ensure the best delivery of recreation programs. Work will be performed on youth sports programs, recreational programs, community events, and youth camps. Schedules will vary by program area with hours during daytime, evening and holidays.
- Participates in assigned recreation programs; prepares and sets up program activities; maintains facilities and equipment; performs other duties related to conducting programs.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Performs light administrative work by completing documents; files, makes and receives phone calls regarding programs.
- Assists in sports programs, recreational activities, and Town-wide special events.
- Leads youth camps in both indoor and outdoor settings as part of a collaborative team.
- Assists in maintaining order in compliance with established rules or leagues and sports programs and ensure safety of participants.
- Officiates youth flag football games, ensuring punctuality and professionalism when engaging with coaches, parents, fellow officials, and participants.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age at time of application submission
- Must pass fingerprint clearance background check
- Must pass the Town of Marana background check
- Must pass a pre-employment physical and a 25-pound lift test
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months experience working as a recreation aide, sports official or in a closely related field in multiple settings with different age groups.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on
4/21/2025.
APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES
All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.
TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500
QUESTIONS
Human Resources Staff Contact
Krista Devlin / 520-382-1921 / kdevlin@maranaaz.gov
For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627.
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: http://www.maranaaz.gov/benefits.
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Do you meet the minimum age of 16 years old?
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Describe your experience working as a recreation aide or in a closely related role, including the various settings and age groups you have worked with.
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Schedules will vary by program area with on call hours during daytime, evening and holidays. Are you willing to be available with a variable schedule?
