Director of Parks and Recreation

Easthampton; Easthampton (MA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Easthampton seeks a seasoned Director of Parks and Recreation to lead the planning, development, and operation of the city’s parks, pools, cemeteries, and recreational programs. This role provides administrative and operational leadership, guiding capital projects and ensuring accessible, well-maintained public spaces.

The Director will work with city departments, nonprofits, and residents to enhance quality of life, balance budgets, and respond to community needs.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, sports management, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in related fields; supervisory experience.
• Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator License required; Certified Pool Operator preferred.

Aufgaben

• Administers the city’s comprehensive recreational program across parks, facilities, pools, and cemeteries.
• Plans, organizes, and implements all Park and Recreation programs, services, and facilities.
• Develops and manages departmental budgets, monitors expenditures, and prepares financial reports.
• Recommends programs and policies to the Commission and prepares meeting agendas.
• Promotes leisure activities and fitness through outreach with organizations and residents.
• Assesses department performance against goals and reports results to the Commission.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with local, state, and federal agencies and community stakeholders.
• Oversees procurement: purchase orders, bids, and vendor coordination.
• Directs daily work of staff through foremen and ensures staffing and scheduling.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, or a closely related field

Jobbeschreibung

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The City of Easthampton is seeking the right candidate to serve as its Director of Parks and Recreation. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing the City's parks, recreational facilities, athletic fields, and cemeteries, while supporting the development and delivery of recreational programs and services that enhance the quality of life for the community. The Director provides administrative and operational leadership, oversees facility maintenance and capital improvement projects, and works collaboratively with City departments, community organizations, and residents to promote accessible, well-maintained, and welcoming public spaces.

Closing Date:November 15, 2026

KEY DUTIES:

• Administers the city’s comprehensive recreational program involving the public use of facilities at various locations within the city, including active and passive parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, an outdoor pool, and more.
• Plans, organizes, and implements all Park and Recreation programs, services, and facilities.
• Develops and implements the departmental capital and operating budgets. Directs expenditures and monitors spending. Recommends fees to the Commission and supervises the collection of and accounting for user fees. Maintains financial records and creates required financial reports on all gifts, appropriations, grants, user fees, and revolving funds.
• Recommends and advocates for programs and services to the Commission. Advises the Commission on policy and operational matters. Attends all Commission meetings and prepares agendas with necessary supporting information.
• Promotes the Commission's goals in various public venues and before funding agencies and works to increase awareness of leisure activities and physical fitness through communication with various organizations and individuals.
• Assesses the performance of the Park, Recreation, and Cemetery Department in relation to established goals. Reports assessments to the Commission.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with local, state, and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, businesses, clergy, media representatives, and other community stakeholders; responds to inquiries and coordinates communications with these parties as necessary to support departmental operations and municipal services.
• Prepares purchase orders; verifies invoices and payment schedules; and solicits bids, proposals, and quotes from vendors.
• Coordinates the daily work of the park and cemetery staff through the respective Foremen; schedules both long- and short-term project goals. Manages employees and takes appropriate corrective and disciplinary action when needed.
• Processes departmental accounts payable and prepares and deposits collected fees with the Treasury Department.
• Balances departmental budget accounts on a monthly basis and processes end-of-year financial procedures in accordance with the Auditor's Department.
• Manages departmental payroll; develops, coordinates, and maintains employee work schedules to ensure adequate staffing and efficient departmental operations.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned or as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, or a closely related field, and five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in closely related fields; supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Requirements: Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator License; Certified Pool Operator preferred. Must attend evening meetings as needed.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER