Recreation Director

PART TIME RECREATION DIRECTOR

Responsible for the supervision and organization of recreational and sociocultural activities at outdoor/indoor facilities.  Evening, holiday and weekend work for special events required. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and a minimum of two years of supervisory experience in recreation work.  Recent college graduates and/ or associates degree with 5+ years recreation experience are welcome to apply.

Primary Responsibility: planning and oversight of recreation programs, sports and community events and summer camp. Additional responsibilities include management of park usage, spray park operations/function and budget preparation/oversight for all municipal recreation programs and events (including seasonal and summer camp hiring, staff management and oversight). 

• Must have strong comfort and experience in planning and organization of recreation programs and community events for municipalities.
• knowledge of public sector finance/purchasing laws or desire to be trained in such.
• Must have management of staff experience and pool experience a plus.
• Oversee recruiting, hiring and scheduling of seasonal staff and training (including cross training) of all seasonal staff (with oversight of Administrator)
• Dynamic leadership skills and ability to work well with volunteers
• Must have a strong comfort in Microsoft programs.
• Knowledge of/willingness to learn Edmunds
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Knowledgeable in operation of spray park equipment (or willing to become knowledgeable).
• Required attendance at 1 council meeting per month to provide department report.
• Develop and oversee seasonal sports programs and/or leagues (ie. soccer, baseball, basketball, football) for children
• Responsible for the coordination of marketing and promotion of Hofstra Park and Recreation Department and its programs and facilities
• Create flyers, press releases, newspaper ads
• Advertising
• Prepare brochure(s) for programs
• Signs and banners
• Flyers prepared for Social Media and website
• Solicit grants, partnerships, donation

Deadline to apply is March 7, 2025.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Send cover letter, resume, and three references by clicking the Apply button.

The Borough reserves the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.