Job Description
PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATOR at City of Surprise, AZ summary:
The Parks and Recreation Administrator supports the Director in managing the Parks and Recreation Department through leadership, strategic planning, and staff supervision. Responsibilities include overseeing city-wide programs, budget preparation, capital projects, community relations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role aims to align department operations with city goals while delivering high-quality public services.
Salary : $101,921.82 - $152,882.86 Annually
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date: 08/21/2025
Closing Date: 9/3/ :59 PM Arizona
SUMMARY: The Parks and Recreation Administrator assists the Parks and Recreation Director in the overall administration, leadership, and strategic planning of the Parks and Recreation Department. This position oversees a combination of city-wide programs, operations, staff supervision, and strategic initiatives, including budget preparation, capital improvement projects, community relations, and long-term planning. The incumbent is responsible for aligning operations and programs with city goals while ensuring high-quality services and compliance with all applicable regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Five years of related experience in parks and recreation and/or municipal government, including three years in management or supervisory roles.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification preferred.
SELECTION PROCESS Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening may include:
- Criminal Background Screening
- Education & Experience Verification
- E-Verify
- Fingerprinting
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The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer. The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please
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I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.
- I acknowledge the above statement.
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
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Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?
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Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:
- Master's Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
- Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
- Associate's Degree
- High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
- None of the above
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How many years of related experience in Parks and Recreation and/or Municipal Government do you possess?
- 9 years or more
- 7 years to less than 9 years
- 5 years to less than 7 years
- Less than 5 years
- None of the above
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Do you hold a current and valid Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification?
Required Question
Keywords:
parks administration, recreation management, public administration, strategic planning, budget preparation, community relations, capital improvement, staff supervision, municipal government, program management
Job Tags
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