Program Coordinator – Park and Recreation

Sudbury; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Pension plan

Job summary

The Town of Sudbury Park and Recreation Department in Sudbury, MA is hiring a full‑time Program Coordinator to create a well‑rounded program of activities for adults, youth and children. The position is based at the Fairbank Community Center and involves coordinating a variety of events and classes throughout the town.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies or a closely related field and have about 3 years of experience in a recreational facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies or a closely related field.
• 3 years of experience in a recreational facility, preferably in program coordination.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a 12-passenger van.

Responsibilities

• Create a well-rounded program of activities and events for adults, youth and children.
• Coordinate programming at the Fairbank Community Center and town facilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field

Job description

The Town of Sudbury Park and Recreation Department is currently hiring for the position of Program Coordinator. This is a full-time (35 hours per week), benefits-eligible position responsible for creating a well-rounded program of activities and events for the Town of Sudbury, including programming for adults, youth and children. We are seeking candidates with strong interpersonal and communication skills who are organized, energetic, creative and willing to try new things. The position is based at the Fairbank Community Center, a beautiful new facility that features a pool, gym, multi-sport courts, and multiple classrooms/spaces (among other amenities), and offers tremendous potential for new activities and events beyond our existing programming.

Typical qualifications for this position include a bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies or a closely related field; and 3 years of experience working in a recreational facility (preferably in program coordination) or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive a 12-passenger van on occasion (no special license required).

The full salary range for this position is $51,077 to $67,179 (35 hours per week). Starting salary is based on qualifications. Sudbury also offers excellent benefits, including health, dental, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a pension and optional retirement savings accounts. For more information, including the full job description, visit https://sudbury.ma.us/hr/ .

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