Recreation Assistant - Adaptive Recreation Sports Coach/Class Lead

Job Description:

Recreation Assistant - Adaptive Recreation Sports Coach/Class Lead

Description

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Recreation Assistant for Adaptive Recreation Sports Coach/Class Lead (part-time, temporary, non-benefited). This position serves at the discretion of the department director. The position is scheduled for nights and/or weekends from 2-10 hours a week, depending on the sports season or class programming session schedule.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment

• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays

• Accrue 1 hour of paid Statutory Sick Leave (SSL) for every 30 hours worked, eligible for use immediately following accrual; may use up to 40 hours of SSL per tax calendar year

• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

Community Services
The Community Services Department enhances the quality of life in Chandler through a vast provision of diverse and affordable educational and recreational experiences. We create community through people, parks, and programs. From connecting people to lifelong learning through community libraries, to providing at least one Neighborhood Park per square mile of residential development, to making play accessible for all ages, we strive to make Chandler a premier community.

Recreation
The Recreation Division champions everyday experiences that encourage the community to discover, imagine, and grow. The City of Chandler Adaptive Recreation program offers opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We engage participants in sports, classes, community outings, music, art, social opportunities, inclusion, and more. In Chandler, everyone plays!

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are seeking someone with experience in coaching and playing sports, including involvement as a partner or coach in Special Olympics and Unified Sports, along with a strong passion for coaching others. Additionally, we’re looking for candidates who have skills and experience in teaching arts and crafts, cooking, STEM, or life skills classes.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Some High School, and

• 1 year of experience in a recreation environment; and

• A First Aid/CPR Certification within 90 days of employment; and

• A valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record; or

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities in recreation or sports programs.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience playing or coaching sports such as soccer, golf, flag football, basketball, or track and field.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience coaching Special Olympics sports or participating as a partner in Unified Sports.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience leading and instructing recreation classes or classroom programming.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here .

Closing Date/Time: 8/18/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$21.14 Hourly