Recreation Department -Specialist – Kinnelon Borough.

NJLM; Kinnelon (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NJLM seeks a Recreation Department Specialist in Kinnelon to provide operational and administrative support for the Recreation Department. You will assist in planning, coordinating, and overseeing programs, youth activities, seasonal events, and community activities.

Responsibilities include scheduling, facility coordination, volunteer oversight, registrations, and resident communications. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Experience in recreation or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong computer skills and digital platform proficiency.
• Ability to engage with residents and volunteers in a professional manner.
• Flexibility to accommodate full-time, part-time, or consulting arrangements.
• Experience with budget monitoring and basic financial tracking.

Responsibilities

• Program scheduling and coordination of recreational activities.
• Facility coordination and oversight of spaces.
• Volunteer coordination and oversight.
• Resident registration and communications.
• Budget monitoring and administrative operations.
• Develop new recreational opportunities and enhance existing programs.
• Coordinate with other Borough departments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Program planning

Volunteer coordination

Registration management

Budget monitoring

Education

Relevant recreation or related field

Tools

Administrative software

Job description

Recreation Department -Specialist – Kinnelon Borough.

The borough seeks a motivated, organized, and community-oriented individual to serve as a Recreation Department Specialist, providing operational and administrative support to the Recreation Department. The selected candidate will assist in planning, coordinating, and overseeing recreational programs, youth sports, seasonal activities, and community events. Responsibilities include program scheduling, facility coordination, volunteer coordination and oversight, registration, resident communications, budget monitoring, and general administrative operations. The position will also assist in developing new recreational opportunities, enhancing existing programs, and ensuring effective coordination with other Borough departments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Strong computer skills, technological proficiency, and the ability to effectively utilize digital platforms and administrative software are also essential. The Borough offers flexibility in structuring the position and welcomes applications from both experienced recreation professionals and individuals beginning their careers who possess relevant education or experience. Full-time, part-time, and consulting arrangements will be considered, with compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Borough of Kinnelon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. $40k - $55k