Community Recreation Programmer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Marana Aquatics and Recreation Center, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202600064
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
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 a Recreation Programmer to work in the Parks & Recreation department with a specialty in the areas of customer service and facility front desk oversight. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in working in a fast-paced environment.
The Recreation Programmer is responsible for working alongside part-time staff to provide customer service through daily facility use. The Recreation Programmer assists the Parks and Recreation Department in connecting the public to quality recreation programs, services, and events. This position is critical to the efficient and effective delivery of services for the Town of Marana within the specialized areas of the Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center. The Recreation Programmer will directly be involved in supporting Town Strategic Plan initiatives related to the pursuit of classes, programs, and offerings.
The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit thepage.
Expected Hiring Range: $21.68 - $26.56

• Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

Salary Range: $21.68 - $31.44
Examples of Duties

• Assists with facility operations, maintenance and day-to-day functions to include (but not limited to) taking reservations, selling membership passes, and selling daily passes.

• Communicates and upholds department policies related to transactions, including program and membership cancellations and refunds.

• Ensures facilities and equipment are safe, clean and arranged to meet the requirements of scheduled programs, activities and events.
• Performs on-site program inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with program and safety policies and procedures.
• Assists in the planning, coordination, promotion, implementation, and lead of recreational activities in the specialty program areas of the Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center.
• Prepares and executes advertisement and promotional plans for programs and facilities.
• Assists with purchasing necessary equipment and supplies.
• Plans and organizes the distribution, care, use and maintenance of supplies and equipment for assigned programs and facilities
• Documents and maintains records and reports on data pertaining to programs, activities, events and facilities
• Assists in the preparation of social media announcements, bulletins and promotional materials including news releases, flyers, pamphlets, and brochures
• Attends meetings and acts as the department liaison when necessary
• Plans, coordinates and staffs department outreach activities
• Assists with other recreation specialty program areas as needed
• May lead and teach a variety of recreational activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training
• Over one (1) year experience performing recreation programming duties.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and a 25-pound lift test
• Ability to pass the Town of Marana background check, and a motor vehicle records check.
• Must pass fingerprint clearance background check
• First Aid, AED and CPR certifications (required within 6 months)

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at 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 6/16/2026.
To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 6/15/2026.
Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.
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
Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / nhemphill@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:
01
Please select the highest level of education that you have completed.

• I have a high school diploma or general education equivalency
• I have some college past the high school level
• I have an associate's degree
• I have a bachelor's degree
• I have a master's degree
• None of the above options apply to me

02
Do you have a valid Arizona Driver License? (If you answered no, it will be required at time of hire)

• Yes
• No

03
Please select the item below that more closely describes your experience performing recreation programming duties.

• I have no related experience
• I have less than 1 year of direct experience
• I have more than 1 year, but less than 3 years of direct experience
• I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of direct experience
• I have more than 5 years of direct experience

04
I have current First Aid, AED and CPR Certifications (if not, required within 6 months)

• Yes
• No

Required Question