Parks & Recreation Programs Coordinator

City of Framingham; Littleton (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Littleton is seeking a qualified Program Coordinator for a full-time, 40-hour week in the Parks, Recreation, and Community Education Department. Duties include planning, budgeting, and organizing programs, plus recruiting and supervising youth counselors.

CPR/AED/First Aid instruction for staff is also required. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, 1–3 years in recreation with supervisory experience, and Red Cross certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, recreation, or related field.
• Experience developing and scheduling enrichment programs.
• Municipal government experience preferred.
• 1–3 years in recreation with supervisory duties.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, budgeting, and organization of Parks, Recreation, and Community Education programs.
• Recruit, interview, select, train, supervise, and evaluate counselors each season.
• Ensure staff hold appropriate certifications; provide Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid instruction as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program planning

Budgeting

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, recreation, or related field

Tools

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Job description

The Town of Littleton is seeking a qualified Program Coordinator for a full-time, 40-hour week in the Parks, Recreation, and Community Education Department. Duties include planning, budgeting, and organizing programs, plus recruiting and supervising youth counselors.

CPR/AED/First Aid instruction for staff is also required. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, 1–3 years in recreation with supervisory experience, and Red Cross certifications.