The Town is excited to announce one (1) new opportunity for experienced recreation professionals to join our Parks & Recreation team as a Recreation Coordinator.

Area of Assignment - Special Events

Salary: $71,560.79 - $103,037.15

• Recruitment closes: July 5, 2026

• 1st Round Interview:  July 14, 2026 - July 15, 2026

• 2nd Round Interview:  July 20,  2026

• Anticipated start date: August 17, 2026 

Schedule: 

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

 Positions assigned to this class are responsible for developing, monitoring, and evaluating programs, preparing and monitoring program budgets and expenditures, and providing community education. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level for Professional jobs.   Typically, this is the first step in a career progression for a discipline or professional field. Demonstrates specific knowledge and follows established practices and processes. Work is designed to provide initial experience and training in an assignment requiring previous formal learning or equivalent training.  Work is performed under the supervision of a more senior professional.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• May select, supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; may develop, coordinate, organize, and prioritize schedules and staffing requirements and monitor daily work of subordinates and the overall development of the activity/program/event.

• Develops and administers assigned recreation program; 

• Develops and administers contracts and agreements related to activities, services, and/or programs.

• Administers Town partnership contracts.

• Coordinates sponsorship programs, including marketing/promotion agreements.

• Assists with the processing and reporting of accidents or injuries.

• Develops and analyzes program budgets and monitors expenditures.

• Maintains detailed statistical, financial and activity records related to activities and/or program; prepares activity/program evaluations, status and written reports; creates and distributes reports including incident reports.

• Orders supplies and equipment as needed; recommends maintenance or repair of equipment or facilities as appropriate.

• Plans, organizes, monitors and supervises activities/programs/events/committees. 

• Maintains and administers the Recreation Division web pages, social media pages, and/or software systems. 

• Analyzes systems, procedures, and reports to identify issues, efficiencies, upgrades and/or updates, including troubleshooting with vendors and other Town departments for solutions. 

• Submits ideas and suggestions relevant to improvements in recreation planning, programming and operations. 

• Markets and promotes programs/events, provides program information to websites, media venues, and community groups; and maintains mailing lists; prepares promotional program information for distribution.

• Maintains flexibility to accommodate recreation program activities or emergencies that include working evenings, weekends, holidays, and on call hours.

• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience:  

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Recreation, Leisure Studies, or a related filed and 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• First Aid;
• CPR/AED;
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry or within 6 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE

• Supervisory principles and practices;
• Principles and practices of municipal recreation including use of specific equipment and techniques necessary to successfully conduct a program;
• Inventory management principles;
• Marketing and promotional principles and techniques;
• Contract administration principles and practices;
• Budget management methods and techniques;
• Customer service principles.

SKILLS

• Planning, organizing, and problem solving;
• Preparing and presenting oral and written communications;
• Marketing and promoting programs;
• Developing and monitoring program budgets;
• Maintaining program inventory and supplies;
• Administering web pages;
• Coordinating program sponsorships;
• Administering contracts;
• Developing, implementing and evaluation community recreational programming;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.