Posted: Apr 20, 2024

Director of Parks & Recreation

Town of Ayer - Ayer, MA
Full-time
Application Deadline: May 3, 2024

The Town of Ayer seeks a highly motivated leader to manage the administration, maintenance, and
recreation programs of the Town of Ayer’s parks, waterfront/beach, and all recreational facilities in
the Town of Ayer. The Director reports to a five-member elected Parks Commission for policy and
programs direction and administratively to the Town Manager. The Director is responsible for the
hiring and management of several part-time, seasonal lifeguards, park attendants, and one part-
time administrative assistant. The Director creates and manages various sports and recreation
programs for the Town of Ayer; oversees the overall maintenance needs of the Park Department
properties with specific responsibilities for the Town’s main park complex (Pirone Park) and the
Sandy Pond beachfront. For a full position description please visit www.ayer.ma.us

Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor’s degree in a related recreational field, Masters’ degree
desirable; plus at least three years of experience in the field of parks and recreation or any
combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid drivers license; pass a CORI; CPR
certified and certification by the National Recreation and Park Association and Massachusetts
Recreation and Park Association desirable.

Full-time, salaried position with weekends and evenings requirements. Salary range: $67,275 to
$70,699 DOQ. Excellent municipal benefits package including health benefits. Qualified applicants
should send a letter of intent, professional resume; and three professional references to Robert A.
Pontbriand, Town Manager in PDF form to [email protected] Preference will be given to applications
received by May 1, 2024. Position will remain open until filled. EOE

How To Apply:

Qualified applicants should send a letter of intent, professional resume; and three professional references to Robert A. Pontbriand, Town Manager in PDF form to [email protected]. Preference will be given to applications received by May 1, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.