Recreation Leader, Temporary

About Us

The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is split into two distinct areas:

• The Parks Division manages and maintains all public parks, open spaces, trails, storm water retention basins, landscaping at municipal facilities and Thunderbird Conservation Park. The Division is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety and security of park and facility use.
• The Recreation Division offers opportunities to enhance the social, physical, mental and economic health of our community through a variety of diverse recreation programs and facilities. Recreation programs and events are held at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, the Glendale Adult Center, Historic Sahuaro Ranch, the five community centres and at basketball, tennis, skate courts and other recreation facilities throughout the city.

Bring your energy and passion to a fast‑paced, community‑focused environment! At the City of Glendale, we encourage creativity, innovation, and fun while delivering exceptional recreation experiences for our community.

Our Recreation Division offers a wide variety of programmes, including youth and adult sports, fitness classes, art workshops, special‑interest activities, science programmes, and more. We are currently seeking enthusiastic, friendly individuals who enjoy working in a vibrant community recreation centre environment.

In this role, you will:

• Plan, implement, supervise, and coordinate recreation activities for community members.
• Ensure participant safety while enforcing City policies and procedures.
• Prepare facilities for events and programmes, including meeting rooms, fields, and courts.
• Set up and maintain sports equipment, audio‑visual gear, tables, chairs, and other materials as needed.
• Provide guidance to participants on proper equipment use and safety.
• Inspect equipment for necessary repairs and ensure it is properly stored after programmes.

If you’re passionate about creating memorable experiences, connecting with the community, and making recreation fun and safe, we’d love to have you on our team!

• Hours: Up to 19 hours per week, scheduled as needed
• Hourly rate: $16.50
• FLSA status: Non‑exempt (eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week)
• Work locations: Rose Lane Aquatics Center, 5003 W. Marlette Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
• Sick Time: Accrues at .034 hours per‑hour‑paid

The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world‑class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you’ll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I‑10 freeways.

With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently.

At the City of Glendale you’ll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.

• Parks and Recreation department policies and regulations
• Various types of recreation programmes (i.e. athletic games, drama, gaming, music, dance and/or computers).

• Interact with citizens in a fun, friendly and courteous manner
• Interact effectively and courteously with the public and other employees

• Must be at least 18 years in age
• Must have/obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of Hire
• Must be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.