Park Ranger Assistant

About Arizona State Parks and Trails

ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS To connect people with the outdoors and history of Arizona to build a lifetime of memories. Arizona State Parks and Trails is the leader in sustainable outdoor recreation for current and future generations. To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails, visit our web site at  Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves more than 30 state parks and natural areas.

The agency also includes the statewide trails program, outdoor‑related grants program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off‑Highway Vehicle Program, and more. With parks located across the state, the agency strives to make outdoor recreation accessible and available to everyone.

Park Ranger Assistant

Lake Havasu State Park

Temporary/Seasonal position. May work up to 40 hours per week and up to 1,500 hours per calendar year. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Job Location:

699 London Bridge Road, Lake Havasu City, AZ.

Posting Details:
Salary: $16.00–$17.00 per hour. Grade: 15. Closing Date:
March 17, 2026.

Under supervision, performs a variety of work activities while providing customer service in the operation of a recreational/natural resource park; interprets natural features of the area, and ensures public safety by enforcing park rules and regulations.

• Outdoor Recreation & Programmatic:
  • Hosts visitors.
  • Provides information in response to visitor questions, directions, guidance, and concerns.
  • Conducts interpretive programs and may lead guided walks or hikes.
  • Ensures boat sites are in good condition.
• Cash handling:
  • Performs cashier duties at contact station/gift shop and accounts for fees for park admission and store purchases.
  • Collects and accounts for fees for park admission and store purchases.
• Public & Staff Safety:
  • Promotes the safety of park visitors, enforces park rules, and protects park resources.
  • Utilizes two‑way radio communications system.
  • Confers with local officials and law‑enforcement officers.
  • Completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
• General Maintenance and Cleaning:
  • General cleaning of facilities as necessary.
  • Maintains visitor center and all restrooms, keeping them sanitary.
  • Sweep and mop floors, restock towels, toilet paper, soap dispensers.
  • Maintains and inspects all park facilities; removes litter, keeps trails.
  • May lead and assist in training subordinate staff.

Knowledge of outdoor recreation and park management, outdoor/environmental and/or history/archeology education; principles and processes for providing customer service satisfaction, safety, security, sanitation, operation maintenance, and public relations procedures and practices; park rules, department policies, facility operational standards, and emergency response procedures; first responder training, EMS or first aid training or equivalent experience; knowledge of fees and revenue functions, general office procedures and outdoor parks and recreation;

may require knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes and law‑enforcement techniques.

Skill in effective communication both written and verbal, active listening; public speaking both in a lecture setting and impromptu; customer‑service satisfaction, critical thinking, and issue‑resolution techniques to deescalate upset or non‑compliant visitors; (for ranger senior only) development of training and education programs involving park safety training or related programs; may require supervisory skills relevant to supervising employees and volunteers and special assignment personnel.

Ability to work unsupervised in a constantly changing and dynamic environment; collaborate with coworkers to produce innovative concepts and resolve issues; develop, modify, maintain, and manage special assigned programs, projects, and duties specific to the operation of the park; interact effectively with a wide variety of customers visiting the facility and successfully meeting their needs; (for ranger senior only) display non‑supervisory leadership to other team members and department personnel;

may require supervisory abilities relevant to supervising…