Recreation Aide - Sports; Temporary Summer Season

Overview

Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town operates under a Strategic Plan with five focus areas:
Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services. Marana’s standards are high, and the organization maintains four Cultural Value Statements:
Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is seeking Recreation Aides to work in the Parks and Recreation Department for the Summer season. This is a short-term temporary position (not eligible for Town Benefits) with an opportunity to directly impact Marana’s development as a premier destination for business, leisure, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Pursuant to the Marana Town Code, Sections 3-1-2(D) and 3-1-3(B), and the current Salary Schedule implemented by the Town Manager, the position of Recreation Aide is defined as a Temporary position. Temporary positions are at-will employees and employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause by the employer or employee.

Schedule
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This position works a variable schedule based on operational needs, for up to 19 hours per week. Saturday shifts may be assigned anytime between 5:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Candidate availability during this timeframe is required.

Duration
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Temporary Summer season role; extension possible based on performance and business needs into next season.

• Summer Season:
  March 1 – July 31
• Fall Season:
  August 1 – November 30
• Winter Season:
  December 1 – February 28

Hiring Rate: $16.00 per hour

Returning Marana employees may be eligible for a $0.25/hour increase for each returning year up to a maximum pay rate of $17.00/hour.

Role overview
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Recreation Aides provide support to recreation staff to ensure the best delivery of recreation programs. Work will be performed on youth sports programs, recreational programs, community events, and youth camps. Schedules will vary by program area with hours during daytime, evening and holidays.

• Participates in assigned recreation programs; prepares and sets up program activities; maintains facilities and equipment; performs other duties related to conducting programs.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Performs light administrative work by completing documents; files, makes and receives phone calls regarding programs.
• Assists in sports programs, recreational activities, and Town-wide special events.
• Leads assigned youth camps in both indoor and outdoor settings as part of a collaborative team.
• Assists in maintaining order in compliance with established rules or leagues and sports programs and ensure safety of participants.
• Officiates youth flag football games, ensuring punctuality and professionalism when engaging with coaches, parents, fellow officials, and participants.

• Must be at least 16 years of age at time of application submission
• Must pass fingerprint clearance background check
• Must pass the Town of Marana background check
• Must complete a pre-employment physical and pass a 25-pound lift test.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months experience working as a recreation aide, sports official or in a closely related field in multiple settings with different age groups.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at the following URL:  Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This recruitment will close on 2/23/2026
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All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph  / fx

Questions:
Human Resources Staff Contact
Krista Devlin /  / kdevlin

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.