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Salary: $16.55 Hourly
Location : 11000 N. La Canada Drive, Oro Valley, AZ
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 26/27 - 00004
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
POSITION SUMMARY
The Town of Oro Valley is seeking Recreation Aides to work in the Parks & Recreation Department. Recreation aides provide support to recreation staff to ensure quality delivery of recreation programs. They can work, community events, youth camps, child watch services, sports and other recreational programs as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the Department with recreational and/or cultural programs and/or special events as assigned.
• Supervises participants in recreational and/or cultural programs and activities.
• Assists in promoting and providing information to the public regarding recreational and/or cultural activities.
• Sets up, cleans up and maintains designated areas for recreational activities.
• Maintains safe, secure environments for employees, volunteers and participants.
• Enforces game, program and facility rules at Town, school, or other facilities and associated properties.
• Interacts in a helpful, positive way with the public.
• Provides accurate information and responds effectively to public inquiries about programs and facilities.
• Maintains records, files and attendance of participants.
• May supervise young children in a nursery setting.
• Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

See below on details for some of the different program areas: (Recreation, Camps, KidZone and Special Events)
Recreation

• Assists with day-to-day operations at Steam Pump Ranch.
• Leads and assists with guided trail hikes in an outdoor setting.
• Implements and oversees elements of community special events.

Camps

• Supervises youth in seasonal camps throughout the year.
• Camp examples are SPF camp at the Community & Recreation Center, Splash camp at the Aquatic Center, STEAM camp at Steam Pump Ranch, Nature camp at Catalina State Park and more.

KidZone (child watch services)

• Supervises young children in a nursery setting.

Special Events

• Assists with Special Events, such as 4th of July, movies, Second Saturday, Concerts, etc.

Recreation aids may perform a combination of these duties.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of recreation and/or cultural programs, youth activities and rule interpretation.
• Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• No previous education is required.
• One (1) year experience in a recreational or youth activity environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment.
• Work may be performed at various locations.
• Must be able to lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.

The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status.
Why Apply
Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley has received many accolades through the years and is proud to have been named: Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families and Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business.
Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport. With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona.
The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more.
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Do you have one (1) year experience in a recreational or youth activity environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience? Please explain.
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Which area of recreation are you interested in?

• Steam Pump Ranch, guided trail hikes
• Camps
• KidZone - Child Watch
• Special events - 4th of July, movies, second saturday, concerts

Required Question