Outdoor Recreation Program Lead

Town-of-Brooklin; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Town of Brookline's Recreation Department seeks a Recreation Leader - Outdoor Recreation to develop, implement, and deliver outdoor recreation, family nature, athletics, camp, special events, and related programs for participants of all ages.

This position supports high-quality services through program planning, staff supervision, community engagement, and operational support across Recreation Department programs and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in recreation or related field.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers and working with youth and families.
• Administrative experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead family outdoor recreation and nature programs.
• Coordinate Nature Summer Camp operations including staffing and supervision.
• Administer outdoor athletic programs (soccer, lacrosse, etc.).
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, and supervise staff.
• Recruit, coordinate, and oversee volunteer coaches and program volunteers.
• Manage relationships with vendors and community partners supporting recreation programs.
• Complete program administration including registrations, participant records, communications, and reporting.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Youth & families engagement

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, parks and recreation, outdoor education, or related field

Job description

The Town of Brookline's Recreation Department seeks a Recreation Leader - Outdoor Recreation to develop, implement, and deliver outdoor recreation, family nature, athletics, camp, special events, and related programs for participants of all ages.

This position supports high-quality services through program planning, staff supervision, community engagement, and operational support across Recreation Department programs and services.