Sports Complex Coordinator JR

Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent

• Minimum of three years related experience. Requires a working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment and procedures.

• Licensed for the application to Ornamental and Turf Pest Control through the Office of Pest Management within 6 months of hire.
• Playground Safety Certification through the National Playground and Safety Institute within 6 months of hire.
• Backflow/Check Valve Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire.

• Experience in a municipal or government setting.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Min $73,961.95 - Mid $91,713.42 DOE

The purpose of this position is to provide site leadership in a fast-paced environment at one of the three community parks and/or the Peoria Sports Complex, home to the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres Spring Training Facilities. Areas of responsibility would include staff development and training including safety, sports turf management, ball field maintenance, chemical/fertilizer applications and overseeing all park-related assets.

• Supervise staff engaged in the maintenance and landscaping of the City’s community parks and Sports Complex.
• Conduct technical maintenance work, such as ball field preparation and renovations.
• Oversee irrigation system testing and maintenance.
• Act as the onsite lead turf grass management technical representative for application, recording, and storage of required fertilizers and pesticides.
• Complete administrative tasks, attend meetings, manage weekly reports, conduct onsite safety inspections, and monitors supplies and inventory.

• Experienced with personnel supervision including timekeeping, approving requests for time off, etc.
• Comfortable directing personnel in what’s needed to meet the needs of an activity, event or program with minimal direction.
• Comfortable communicating with patrons, volunteers, vendors, concessionaires, and public safety and team personnel as required.
• A safety conscious, punctual team player with a high work ethic, with the flexibility to act cross-functionally when the Department's workload demands.

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees.

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

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• Paid Holidays (12 days per year)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick leave
• Personal Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Benefits Presentation 2026
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Public Safety Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Major Medical insurance (PDF)
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance Program
  • Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employer Provided Dental Insurance
• Employer Provided Short Term Disability
• Employer Provided Vision (PDF)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Care FSA Overview(FSA)
    • Health Care FSA Carryover
  • Dependent Care FSA Overview
• Optional Accident Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Hospital Indemnity Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Pet Plan (PDF)
• Employee Assistance Program (PDF)
• Tuition Assistance Program (PDF)
• Direct Deposit
• Wellness Program