Motta Field Recreation Program Coordinator

Provincetown; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Town of Provincetown is seeking a Recreation Program Coordinator to support the Recreation Director and the Assistant Director in developing, organizing, and evaluating year‑round programs at Motta Field.

This full‑time, three‑year contract position offers competitive benefits; the role requires an Associate degree (or equivalent) and 3–5 years of program experience, plus strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Three to five years experience in developing and/or managing programs or events.
• A valid Massachusetts driver’s license and regular access to an automobile.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and updating departmental website.
• CORI check required. CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required upon hire or within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Launch and manage year-round programs at Motta Field, including leagues and events.
• Assess community interest through surveys, focus groups, and public meetings.
• Recruit and supervise program instructors and seasonal staff.
• Implement scheduling, registrations, and participant communications.
• Process programming registrations, including fees.
• Document programs, partnerships, and operational procedures.
• Identify and pursue grants or funding opportunities to support programming.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Recreation Director.
• Ensure a safe environment and maintain equipment across venues.
• Assist in budget preparation and reporting for programming.
• Promote programs via social media, press releases, and the department website.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Communication

Event coordination

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Website updating tools

Job description

Offices of Human Resources 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657

508-487-7000 ext. 525

PROVINCETOWN Massachusetts

Position Opening

The Recreation Program Coordinator supports the Recreation Director and the AssistantRecreation Director as part of an administrative team to develop, organize, manage, and evaluate comprehensive recreational programs, activities, and special events for people of allages and abilities with respect to Programming at Motta Field.

This position is a newly created role within the recreation department staff, which will be directlyresponsible for planning and organizing year-round recreational programming at Motta Field.This position is being offered as a full-time, three-year contract, with a competitive benefitspackage, to provide such services and will be continually evaluated based on the success ofsuch programs. Near the end of the three-year contract, the town will evaluate the positionbased on programming outcomes and determine next steps.

Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

This is a Grade 4, nonunion position within the Town’s Compensation Plan. Starting pay will be based on demonstrated qualifications and experience, with a salary range of $60,722.07- $69,191.37.

The Town of Provincetown, Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, or sexual preference, or any other category protected under the state and federal antidiscrimination laws.

Alex Morse, Town Manager

TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN

MOTTA FIELD / RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Definition

Responsible for administrative, instructional, and organizational work associated with recreation programs and special events associated with Motta Field as well as other program coordinationfor the Provincetown Recreation Department.

Supervision:Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Recreation Director andSupervision Given: May supervise seasonal staff, program instructors, and volunteers

Position Summary

Works cooperatively with the Recreation Director and the Assistant Recreation Director as partof an administrative team to develop, organize, manage and evaluate comprehensive recreationalprograms, activities and special events for people of all ages and abilities with respect toThis position is a newly developed part of the recreation department staff, which will be directlyresponsible for the planning and organization of year-round recreational programming at MottaField. This position is being offered as a full-time, three-year contract, to provide such services,and will be continually evaluated in the success of such programs. Near the end of the three-yearcontract, the town will evaluate the position based on programming outcomes and determine nextsteps.Job requires time spent in an office setting for planning purposes, with more than half of timespent at program site at Motta Field implementing programming.Summer/seasonal programs involve frequent outdoor activities.Duties require frequent attendance at evening, weekend and holiday events.Duties require frequent lifting for program set-up.

Essential Functions

• Launch and manage a range of year-round programs, which may include leagues, openplay sessions, instructional clinics, youth programming, senior programming, communityevents, and cross-amenity activities. This must be integrated with existing approvedevents which will be provided by the Recreation Department.
• Assess community interest, and programming gaps relevant to Motta Field's amenities. Reach the community by community surveys, focus groups, public meetings, questionnaires, and other means.
• Recruits and manages program instructors to provide identified programs at Motta field
• Implementation of scheduling protocols, registration processes, and participant communication systems.
• Processes programming registrations, including processing of fees.
• Document all programs, partnerships, contacts, and operational procedures
• Assists in identifying and applying for grants or funding opportunities to support programming.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Recreation Director.
• Ensures a safe environment for planned activities including establishing program parameters, instructing program leaders, and maintaining equipment in various work settings.
• Submits purchases, controls, and maintenance requests to the Recreation Director.
• Assists in preparation of recreation budget; Requests the needs of programming to the Recreation director along with statistical and narrative reports in support of program activities.
• Promotes and markets programs through social media, printed materials, press releases, the department website, and other community outreach channels.
• Performs other duties as assigned, and works in conjunction with other Town employees and departments.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.Three to five years experience in developing and /or managing programs or events,A valid Massachusetts driver’s license and regular access to an automobile.Knowledge, Ability and Skill:Demonstrates the ability to manage recreation programs, staff, and participant experienceseffectively while exhibiting strong organizational skillsProven ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally and to workwith diverse groups of all ages.Job requires proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, use of computers anddepartmental and program specific software including updating departmental website.

CORI check required. CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required upon hire or within 60days.

The Town of Provincetown is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, maritalstatus, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other category protected under state and federal law.