Recreation Leader V Special Events - $22 to $36 per HOUR

The City of Goodyear, located in Arizona, is a dynamic municipal government dedicated to providing exceptional community services and fostering a high quality of life for its residents. Known for its commitment to innovation, growth, and community engagement, Goodyear offers a progressive work environment where employees are valued as the city's greatest asset. The city's Parks and Recreation Department plays a pivotal role in planning, organizing, and facilitating events and programs that promote community well-being and participation. Employment with the City of Goodyear includes opportunities for career advancement, professional growth, and development in a supportive and collaborative setting. The organization cultivates a culture of integrity, initiative, empathy, optimism, innovation, and adaptability among its team members, ensuring that staff are equipped to meet the evolving needs of the community effectively. The Recreation Leader V position, supporting Special Events within the Parks and Recreation Department, is a key role that assists the Festival & Events Coordinator in managing and executing the city's signature, community, and employee events. This role is integral to the success of these events, requiring the ability to work both in office settings and outdoors during event days. The position demands flexibility, as it includes working evenings, weekends, and holidays to ensure the smooth operation of events. The ideal candidate is expected to possess outstanding customer service skills to effectively resolve complex complaints and participant conflicts, demonstrating a strong capacity for maintaining positive community relations under pressure. In this role, the Recreation Leader V will be responsible for attending assigned events to oversee setup and teardown activities, ensuring logistics are efficiently managed. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of various events. A proactive approach in establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors and sponsors is essential, as well as the ability to train, engage, and direct event day staff and volunteers. The role also entails reporting responsibilities, including accident and incident documentation. Proficiency with computer systems and event management software is mandatory to support detailed event coordination tasks. Overall, this position offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence within the thriving community of Goodyear, Arizona.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three or more years of experience in recreation programming, special events, event operations, or related field
• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet city driving standards
• Proficiency with computers and event management software
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment