Special Operations Instructor Jobs in Tucson, AZ

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Marana Aquatics and Recreation Center, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202600078
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
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
Camp and Special Interest Program Coordinator
The Town of Marana is seeking a Recreation Coordinator (Camps & Special Interest Programs) to work in the Parks and Recreation Department. This full-time position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising a variety of camps and special interest programs that promote community engagement, creativity, lifelong learning, and healthy lifestyles. Program areas include the Re-MARC-Able Day Camp, LEGO Camp, Paint Night in the Park, Art Camp, and other recreation programs. The Recreation Coordinator oversees program operations, instructor support, participant engagement, marketing efforts, and program evaluation to ensure high-quality recreational experiences for the community.
The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit thepage.
Schedule: Hours may vary depending on the season and the needs of our recreation programs; workdays and start times may vary, including weekend shifts.
Expected Hiring Range: $25.52 - $31.27
Salary Range: $25.52 - $37.01

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

Examples of Duties

• Provides leadership and development to assigned staff; establishes goals and objectives; participates in the recruitment process, evaluates work performance, ensures policy and procedure compliance, and monitors employee relations matters.
• Monitors the day-to-day operation of planned and coordinated programs; coordinates and designs promotional and registration material; manages customer service inquiries.
• Coordinates use of department amenities with focus on recreation service delivery and public safety.
• Reviews and recommends recreational policies and procedures including budget recommendations; evaluates programs and recommends operational changes. Communicates and manages both internal and external users.
• Coordinates Camp and special interest programs, registration, and administration in assigned areas.
• Creates, manages, and updates seasonal programs for the Town.
• Provides customer service by overseeing daily program operations, managing inquiries, and interacting with the public.
• Designs and distributes promotional and registration materials.
• Supervises staff and ensures policy and procedure compliance.
• Manages facility cleanliness, safety, and maintenance.
• Acts as a liaison with external organizations, supporting facility users and establishing partnerships to enhance services.
• Oversees budgeting, recommends policies, and evaluates programs for improvement.
• Manages reservation software and workplace standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training.
• Over three (3) years' experience developing, implementing, scheduling and evaluating recreation programs.
• Over one (1) year supervisory experience or must complete the Town of Marana's supervisory academy within one year of hire date.

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 both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check
• Must pass fingerprint clearance background check
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and a 25-pound lift test
• First Aid, AED and CPR certifications (or required within 6 months of hire)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in Recreation Management, Physical Education, Sport Management, Sport Administration or another related field
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage program delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build community relationships
• Admin level experience with recreation software management
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Facebook, other social media, and any other relevant software experience as needed.
• Presentation skills to all levels of management.
• Experience in writing strategic and marketing plans.

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 08/07/2026.
To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 08/06/2026.
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
Marie McClure / 520-382-1921 /
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
Please select the item below that more closely describes your experience developing, implementing, scheduling and evaluating recreation programs.

• 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

03
Please select the item below that more closely describes your supervisory experience.

• I have no supervisory experience
• My supervisory experience is under 1 year
• I have more than 1 year but less than 3 years of supervisory experience
• I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of supervisory experience
• I have more than 5 years of supervisory experience

04
Do you have a valid Arizona Driver License? (If you answered no, it will be required at time of hire)

• Yes
• No

05
I have current First Aid, AED and CPR Certifications (if not, required within 6 months)

• Yes
• No

Required Question