Hybrid Recreation Aide (MARC - Fall Season) bei Town of Marana, AZ

About the Department

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 Duties

The Town of Marana is seeking Recreation Aides to work in the Parks and Recreation Department for the Fall season. 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.

This position will primarily be stationed at the front desk of the Marana Aquatics and Recreation Center (MARC), serving as the first point of contact for visitors and providing exceptional customer service. 

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 a Temporary position.  Temporary 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.  

SCHEDULE: Weekday availability between 5:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. is required; scheduled shifts will vary within this timeframe.

DURATION: Temporary Fall season role; extension possible based on performance and business needs into next season.

Fall Season: August 1 – November 30

Winter Season: December 1 – February 28

Summer Season: March 1 – July 31 

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Leads 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.
• Provides excellent customer service, communicate effectively and courteously
• Assists customers with payments; resolves issues and inquiries 
• Provides administrative support to Parks and Recreation staff
• Assist with programs and as needed

Other 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 complete a pre-employment physical and pass a 25-pound lift test

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

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. This recruitment will close on 9/2/2025.

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 / [email protected]

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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.