It is a good environment and good pay for what the job requires
What I wish was different
The process to apply is difficult because it goes through the HR of the city
Advice
Apply repeatedly! Even if you don't feel like it will work out - Try again!!!
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Recration Aid
June 2021 • Mesa, AZ
What I liked
I liked the flexibility of the job. Working for Parks and Recreation was really fun and allowed for a lot of creativity. It is a great job if you like working in a child care setting and if you like having a chance to have fun, be creative, and just play.
What I wish was different
I honestly can't think of anything,
Advice
I would say apply early definitely a few months before summer starts.
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Assistant swim coach
April - September 2019 • Mesa, AZ
What I liked
I loved the freedom to plan my own lessons and teach the kids how I wanted to teach them. As long as I was doing a good job I was free to teach how I wanted
What I wish was different
Advice
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Swim coach/ lifeguard
March 2017 • Mesa, AZ
What I liked
I love working with my kids and being able to teach them a lifesaving skill!
What I wish was different
Honestly I love it!
Advice
DO IT!
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Swim team coach
May - August 2019 • Mesa, AZ
What I liked
I liked the freedom that I had in this job to run practices how I thought that they should be run. I liked how I had the chance to step up and be more of a leader at the pool I worked at as well as training my assistants.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't be afraid to step up and go out of your comfort zone. You will grow more than you ever thought you would.
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Pool Manager
April 2014 • Mesa, AZ
What I liked
I enjoyed the relaxed environment.
What I wish was different
I wish that there had been more instruction initially relating to my job title.
Advice
I would say that learning your job is most likely going to be gained through experience and time.
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Public Information and Communciations Management Intern
June - September 2018 • Mesa, AZ
What I liked
I loved the people I worked for and the experience I received while working there. Each person in the PIO Department has their speciality and you were able to learn as much as you wanted.
What I wish was different
I wish I was a little busier. Some days in summer are a little slow.
Advice
Never underestimate what you can do and don’t limit yourself to one area. I loved learning about web, writing, event planning, social media, everything. Really embrace that environment.
