Recreation Director

City of Newburgh; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Newburgh seeks a Recreation Director to plan, coordinate, and supervise city recreation programs at City facilities. The role includes directing volunteer leaders and seasonal staff, and overseeing budgets, reports, and supplies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field and progressive supervision experience; residency requirement applies with a 90-day move-in window. Excellent benefits accompany full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of full-time paid supervision experience OR Associate’s degree with 2 years of full-time paid supervision experience.
• Ability to promote, plan, organize and carry out recreational activities.
• Experience supervising volunteers and seasonal staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs organization of recreational activities to maximize use of City facilities.
• Supervises scheduling of team events (baseball, softball, tennis, etc.) and individual activities (swimming, courts, etc.).
• Recruits and organizes volunteer recreation leaders; supervises seasonal employees.
• Monitors budget, requisitions materials, maintains records and reports finances and activities.
• Ensures maintenance requests by Public Works are followed up; manages equipment and supplies.

Skills

Team supervision

Budget management

Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Education or related field

Associate’s Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Education or related field

Job description

RECREATION DIRECTOR

Starting Salary $95,875

Full Time Position with Excellent Benefits Package

Provisional Appointment Pending Civil Service Exam

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This work involves responsibility for planning, coordinating, directing and supervising recreational programs using City owned recreational facilities or recreation activities sponsored by the City. The Director is responsible for organizing and directing any and all volunteer recreation leaders and temporary employees working in specific recreation activities and events in the City. Work is performed in accordance with general policies, principles and objectives outlined by the City Manager with leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the work. General supervision is exercised over recreation employees. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Plans and promotes the organization of recreational activities in order to secure maximum use of available City-owned and operated recreational facilities; Supervises the organization and scheduling of team events such as baseball, softball, tennis, and other team sport events; Supervises and directs the use of recreational facilities provided for individual athletic activities such as swimming pool, tennis courts, and other available facilities; Recruits and organizes volunteer recreation leaders to assist in the operation of all recreation activities; Supervises seasonal employees conducting specialized activities in recreation programs; Requests specific maintenance by the Department of Public Works to fix ball fields, tennis courts, water areas, picnic areas, playgrounds, and other recreational areas; Requisitions materials and supplies; receives and stores the same; Supervises the recreational program for the elderly, and related budget; Assumes responsibility for and distributes equipment and. supplies; Assumes responsibility for departmental budget; Keeps records and makes reports on finances, recreation activities, facilities, etc.

facilities, etc.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to promote, plan, organize and carry out recreational activities; Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; Good knowledge of all recreational programs involving both team and individual recreational activities; Ability to give and follow oral and written communications; Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with employees, administrators and the general public; Sound judgment; dependability and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY:

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Education or related field, and One year of full time paid experience or part-time/volunteer equivalent supervision of a recreation, physical education or related program; or

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Education or related field, and two years of full time paid experience or part-time/volunteer equivalent supervision of a recreation, physical education or related program.

The selected candidate must establish City residency within 90 days of permanent appointment.

Deadline for applying: October 16, 2026

City of Newburgh- An Equal Opportunity Employer

Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are core values to the City of Newburgh, where there is a strong commitment to establishing and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. These values are promoted through the daily practice of professionalism, respect, acceptance and understanding. As such, City residents along with women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, member of the LGBTQ community, and veterans are encouraged to apply.