The Town of Florence is accepting applications for Recreation Programmer in the Community Services Department. This position will remain open until filled; first review of applications will be August 12, 2026.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of work assisting in the planning, implementation and coordination of a wide variety of recreation activities, programs and special events at recreation centers, parks, schools, or other locations.

SUPERVISION:

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Employees will support the Town’s vision and role model these behaviors by:

a. Cultivating a positive work environment.

b. Providing quality customer service and maintaining productive working relationships.

c. Prioritizing and setting manageable goals.

d. Being efficient with time at work.

e. Communicating effectively with management, staff, customers, and visitors.

f. Being flexible and taking criticism constructively.

• Employees will support compliance-related items by:

a. Following internal procedures and external regulations.

b. Bringing compliance issues to the attention of management.

c. Working collaboratively in all facets of position to meet position requirements and support Town goals.

d. Conform with all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.

• Organizes, coordinates and implements recreational, social and educational programs and special events, including meals and transportation services at the Town Senior Center.
• Maintains facilities in a clean and neat manner, reports problems, ensures safe work environment.
• Participate in the selection, training, motivation and evaluation of part-time staff and volunteers.
• Assist with purchasing necessary equipment and supplies.
• Supervise the distribution, care, use and maintenance of supplies and equipment for assigned programs.
• Assist with records and the development of reports pertaining to program effectiveness.
• Maintain records of registrations and fees collected; assist with the maintenance and filling of accident and statistical reports, as required.
• Assist in the preparation of manuals, announcements, bulletins and promotional materials including news releases, flyers, pamphlets and brochures.
• Perform on-site program inspections and evaluations to ensure compliance with program and safety policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings as assigned.
• Some positions will require the performance of additional position accountabilities.
• Assist with other recreation programs/special events as requested.
• Performs all other related duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in working in recreational or educational programs/activities; preferably working with senior adults, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Required:

• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
• DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• CPR and First Aid certifications.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to be polite, courteous, punctual, and professional at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing, follow verbal and written instructions, and posses’ good public speaking skills.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative, team player, and organized.
• Ability to work schedule required to fulfill duties of position. At times, individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to handle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
• Ability to assist with the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation a variety of recreation activities and specialized events.
• Ability to prepare and distribute flyers, posters, and other advertisement for program areas.
• Ability to train, supervise and evaluate part-time staff and program volunteers.
• Ability to supervise the purchase, use, care, and maintenance of supplies and equipment related to assigned area.
• Ability to resolve procedural, operational, and other work-related problems (i.e., scheduling conflicts, resources acquisitions, facility conflicts) relating to the assigned area.
• Ability to perform physical inventories of program supplies and equipment.

Computer Skills:

Required:

• None

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Employee may be required to carry, push/pull objects and materials up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.