Recreation Specialist - Special Events

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Recreation Specialist
- Special Events. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Recreation Specialist
- Special Events reports to the Recreation Coordinator. The primary job duties of this position include:

• Plan and implement facility programs and events to include preparing activities and curriculum, purchasing supplies, staffing, contract instructors and vendors, soliciting donations, marketing and evaluating programs and events.
• Recommends and/or implements changes to improve and optimize programs; oversees registrations, cancellations, overrides, and proration of fees; monitors programs, responds to and resolves complaints.
• Maintain and inspect equipment. Identify and communicate facility repair needs.
• Develop marketing materials for classes, programs, events and facility information by creating flyers, brochures, social media posts and advertising slides for facility TV's.
• Oversee assigned staff to include scheduling and training staff and resolving conflicts.
• Cash handling and management to include preparing daily cash deposits, processing refunds and recording data in Cash Balance Report and Monthly Income Revenue Reports. Process petty cash, cash reconciliation/reimbursements, distribute invoices, and process refunds.
• Schedule may include working nights, weekends, and holidays as needed based on operational demand.
• View the full job description here.

Posting Closes:
November 8, 2026

Virtual Interview Submission Deadline:
November 22, 2026

In-Person Interviews:
December 14-15, 2026

New Hire

Start Date:

January 4, 2027

* Subject to change and for planning purposes only

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Associate's degree in recreation or a related field or equivalent experience in recreation.
• Two years of customer service experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience or program oversight in a recreation setting.
• One year of marketing, cash handling, or clerical experience.

• Valid Arizona Driver's License.

This position requires a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

This position has been identified as an eligible position for a Hybrid or Remote work agreement. Modified work privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the department director; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue modified work arrangements at any point. Regardless of work location (Remote, On-Site, or Hybrid) Town of Gilbert employees are required to reside in the state of Arizona.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position.  to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

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Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.