Parks & Recreation Operations Supervisor – Adaptive Recreation

Ready to bring your creativity, compassion, and operational leadership to an Adaptive Recreation program that makes a real impact?

Join the City of Scottsdale's Parks and Recreation department as a Parks & Recreation Operations Supervisor and lead the mission-driven Adaptive Recreation team that creates fun, safe, and meaningful experiences for individuals with diverse neuro and physical abilities.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a people-centered environment and is passionate about building inclusive spaces where participants can grow, connect, and shine.

As the Parks & Recreation Operations Supervisor, you’ll guide a dedicated team that delivers programs in art, sports, life skills, and community engagement — including Special Olympics training, social events, and enrichment activities that strengthen belonging across Scottsdale.

• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate full-time and part-time staff
• Oversee daily operations, projects, and program activities
• Assign and review staff work, coordinate schedules, and allocate staffing year-round
• Build programs, activities, and community partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and local organizations
• Develop and manage annual budgets for assigned program areas
• Conduct staff meetings, trainings, and accommodation assessments
• Ensure ADA compliance and support inclusion services across recreation program

Please note:

This position must possess a valid CPR certification at the time of hire and must maintain certification throughout employment.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $43.24/hour or $89,939.20/annually.

The City of Scottsdale offers comprehensive benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth including:

• 12 Paid Holidays
  , including 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual starting at 10.3 hours per month
  , available for use as soon as it’s earned
• Sick Leave Accrual at 8 hours per month
  , also available immediately after accrual
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  , including behavioral health services
• City-Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to one year of your annual salary, with optional supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500 per year to help you continue your education
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) — a defined benefit pension plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12%, including long‑term disability coverage
• Supplemental Retirement Options through Nationwide (457 plan)
• Pet Insurance to help care for your animals
• Bilingual Pay Compensation for eligible employees
• Employee Wellness Incentives to support your health goals
• Free Access to multiple city-owned fitness and recreational facilities

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

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• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Three years of experience in a related field specific to the area of assignment.
• Must have at least one year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job‑related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

• Must possess, at time of application, and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Motor Vehicle Department requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
  
  Note:
  
  Graduated Driver’s Licenses are considered restricted.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification at time of hire or promotion.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is…