Recreation Director

The Town of Southborough is seeking a dynamic leader to be its next Recreation Director. The ideal candidate would be someone with a creative vision to oversee and promote services and programming offered in a robust department. Facilities include program space, multiple athletic fields, courts, and playgrounds. This is a full-time, benefitted position with tremendous employee benefits. The Director reports to the Town Administrator and serves under the policy direction of the Recreation Commission.

Duties: Successful candidate will improve upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all recreation facilities. Supervises one FT program coordinator, one PT administrative assistant and approximately sixty seasonal staff and volunteers. Performs managerial and supervisory work in developing and administering the department work plans, operating budget [including revolving fund and user fees], capital projects and indoor and outdoor recreation programs. Responsible for revenue generation, cost recovery for grounds maintenance and recreation programs and town-wide community events.

Maintains working relationships with local community and organized sports groups, vendors, Friends group and town departments. Must be able to professionally represent the town, department, and Commission and possess strong advocacy, customer service, public speaking skills and social media acumen.

Special Schedule Requirements: Attends meetings/programs outside regularly scheduled work hours.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in park and recreation administration, leisure studies, physical education or related field; three (3) to five (5) years experience in recreational management, preferably in a municipal setting; customer service training and experience; or any equivalent combination of education and
experience. A proven skill set would include financial expertise, facility management and supervisory experience or any equivalent combination.

Salary Range: $81,432-$107,411.

Submit cover letter and resume to Personnel, 17 Common St, Southborough, MA 01772 or [email protected]. Additional details posted at https://www.southboroughma.gov/191/Employment-Information.

Deadline: Applications must be received no later than May 6, 2024.

The Town of Southborough is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and
promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law