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MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER - NEW JERSEY RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
New Jersey Recreation and Park Association in Princeton is seeking a full-time Member Services Manager. The position requires the ability to work independently with supervision on membership services and a variety of projects that have strict timelines which require accurate record keeping. The ability to communicate effectively, provide outstanding customer service, and ability to develop and implement association events/workshops are vital. The position is the frontline provider of support to members and assists in tailoring programs/services to the changing needs of the Association. This exempt position reports to the Executive Director. Click here for Job Description. Interested candidates can send cover letter and resume to: Kathleen Avitt, Executive Director, 1 Wheeler Way, Princeton, NJ 08540 or kavitt@njrpa.org. The NJRPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The NJRPA reserves the right to select candidates prior to the application deadline of Monday, May 4, 2021.
RECREATION LEADER - TOWNSHIP OF MARLBORO
The Marlboro Township Recreation Department is seeking a full-time highly motivated and innovative Recreation Leader to join the team. Under supervision, the Recreation Leader position is responsible for organizing, overseeing and assisting with planning and promoting recreation programs and community events. Detail oriented, effective communication skills and computer proficiency a must. This full-time position is available immediately. Starting salary commensurate with experience. Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Interested qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and resume to Suzi Leifer, Recreation Director, Marlboro Recreation, 1996 Recreation Way, Marlboro, NJ 07746. Marlboro Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RECREATION – TOWNSHIP OF READINGTON, HUNTERDON COUNTY
Under the direction of the Director of Recreation, responsible for comprehensive recreation programs, sports, and leisure activities; recruitment and supervision of part-time and seasonal staff, volunteers and program vendors; implementing internal accounting, purchasing and financial controls; and the preparation/distribution of various communications. Experience with online registration is a plus; evening and weekend work as seasonally required. BA in recreation, sports management, or related field required or equivalent educational experience as well as two years’ experience managing and supervising recreational programming. Certification as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional or NJ Recreation Supervisor or Administrator is preferred. Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: rsheola@readingtontwp-nj.org Richard Sheola, Administrator, Township of Readington, 509 Route 523, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889.
RECREATION LEADER - TOWNSHIP OF LAWRENCE
The Lawrence Township Recreation Department is seeking a full-time Recreation Leader. Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to organize and implement a variety of community-based recreation and aquatic programs for youth, adult and seniors. This also includes implementing and creating new programs including but not limited to art, fitness, nature programs, and special events. The Recreation Leader also includes recruiting and evaluating seasonal staff. The Recreation Leader also prepares program budgets, requisitions, monitors expenditures, timekeeping, timesheets, scheduling for use of recreation facilities; and performs related work as required. This individual will promote programs, provide assistance to community-initiated programs as needed including through advertising and promotional efforts. The position works with leadership in creating content, maintaining, and promoting recreation social media account and website page. Applicants should be high energy and creative. Strong background in organization, planning and execution a must.
Preferred Certifications/Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the field(s) of municipal/county/state recreation; online registration systems/software experience desired/Community Pass system experience a plus. Relevant certifications/licenses preferred but not required, such as state or national certifications and CPR, and/or 1st Aid/AED. A Bachelor’s Degree in Community Recreation, Recreation Management, or associated field preferred. Must have a valid NJ driver’s license; Must satisfy employer paid physical, drug screen and criminal background check; NJ residency required by State Statute. R.S.52:14-7.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm available to work weekends, evenings and holidays when necessary for programs or special events.
Send cover letter, resume and Lawrence Township employment application to:
Township of Lawrence
2207 Lawrence Road
Lawrence, New Jersey 08648.
Attn: Managers Office.
The Township reserves the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date for responses. Employment applications can be found on the Lawrence Township website: LTJobApplication.pdf (lawrencetwp.com)
Deadline: April 15, 2021
Salary Range: $40,042 - $61,461
The Springfield Recreation Department is seeking a part-time year-round Recreation Program Coordinator (Senior Citizens) to join the team. The position is responsible for planning, promoting, and hosting a full monthly schedule of senior citizen exercise classes, educational programs, social meetings, bus trips, luncheons, games, virtual presentations, and other activities. The position also coordinates the daily senior citizen transportation service and schedules the bus drivers, as well as assists with special events, community center operations, program registration processing, and office duties. College graduates with recreation-related and/or senior citizen-related degrees preferred, as well as experience working with and planning activities for senior citizens. Interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter, by email only, to: Adam Lieb, Director of Recreation, at adam.lieb@springfield-nj.us. The Township of Springfield reserves the right to review and interview applicants immediately, as qualified candidates are identified. All application materials are deemed confidential to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Township of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION - BOROUGH OF RED BANK
The Borough of Red Bank (Monmouth County) seeks a full-time Director of Recreation to plan, coordinate, promote, organize and administer a comprehensive recreation service and manage park functions for a diverse community with the characteristics of both a “small town” and a small city. Preferred candidates shall possess a bachelor’s degree in parks and/or recreation management, public administration, or related field, and have a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in recreation work for a comparable municipality or county. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent written, verbal, and computer skills. Evening and weekend hours will be required to facilitate meetings, programs and events. A complete job specification is available online at www.redbanknj.org. Applications must be submitted online through the website and shall include a resume and cover letter. No e-mail or telephone inquiries. Red Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MACHINE OPERATOR/LABORER - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP
Located in the southwest corner of Middlesex County, Plainsboro Township is approximately 12 square miles with 23,000 residents.
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the maintenance of all municipal owned land, buildings, facilities and roadways.
DPW is currently seeking a Machine Operator/Laborer, preferably with experience in maintaining softball, baseball and soccer fields. Snow plowing experience is also preferred. A valid license is required. Once hired an employee is required to obtain a CDL Class A license within six (6) months. The starting salary is $40,000 annually with benefits. Overtime is available throughout the year. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. If interested, please submit a resume to emeyer@plainsboronj.com. The resume must include a working phone number and email address.
BALLFIELD MAINTENANCE, WOODLAND RESTORATION GARDENER, WOODLAND RESTORATION TECH AND ORNAMENTAL GARDENER - RIVERSIDE PARK CONSERVANCY
Riverside Park Conservancy is the non-profit conservancy that supports the New York City Parks Department in the care and restoration of Riverside Park, one of New York’s flagship parks and a registered Scenic Landmark.
Riverside Park and the adjacent Riverside Park South, West Harlem Piers Park, and Fort Washington Park contain numerous entrance gardens, woodlands, scenic promenades, ballfields, cafes, and access to six miles of Hudson River waterfront. Riverside Park, one of New York City’s premier waterfront parks, is a Scenic Landmark originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Riverside Park Conservancy is looking for full time Gardeners, Woodland gardeners, entry level and experienced, and Park Maintenance staff for ballfields, entry level and experienced.
MIDDLESEX RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR - BOROUGH OF MIDDLESEX
Full time Recreation Program Coordinator – Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: organizing and coordinating special and family events; operating Summer Playground (day camp); managing toddler programs; creating programs for youth, teens and adults which would capture those not interested in sports, including but not limited to art, science, and nature programs; implementing new programs and special events to help strengthen community spirit; administrating Borough sponsored sports including forming teams, training, assigning and managing volunteer coaches, preparing schedules and rules, ordering all equipment and apparel, hiring and assigning referees and officials, managing Picture Day and awards; providing registrations forms and flyers to schools and day care/preschools in the Borough; following, abiding, and enforcing the Recreation Committee Policy Guide; working closely with the Middlesex School District officials such as the Athletic Director and Business Administrator for the Board of Education (BOE) regarding the use of BOE facilities; working closely with the Department of Public Works to maintain and prepare fields and facilities for activities; updating Recreation Hotline daily; and other duties as assigned. Applicants should be high energy, creative and fun! 3 years experience in Recreation or event planning required. Strong background in organization, planning and execution a must. CPRP or CPRE a plus. College degree in related field preferred. Salary based upon background and experience. Please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirement to Toni Kisly, 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, NJ 08846 or via email at tkisly@middlesexboro-nj.gov.
PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER – PARKS DEPARTMENT – RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP
Valid NJ Driver’s License. Responsible for the general care, supervision and upkeep of all municipal facilities and parks. Knowledge and semi-skilled work of various trades such as plumbing, electricity, auto mechanics, carpentry, snow plowing, and other related duties including operation of trucks, mowers, and other landscaping equipment. Apply Randolph Township- see website at www.randolphnj.org for employment application. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit your application to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at the Community Center on Calais Road, or e-mail to rnewman@randolphnj.org. Starting rate $17.50/hr.
CLOSING DATE: March 31, 2021
MULTIPLE SEASONAL POSTIONS - ESSEX COUNTY SOUTH MOUNTAIN RECREATION COMPLEX
Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex is seeking energetic staff to join them for the 2021 season for the following postions:
Guest Relations:
- Cashier
- Birthday Party Host
- Mini Golf Safari
- Paddle Boats
- Seasonal Managers
additional positions include: Treetop Adventure Course, Guest Experience Keeper, and Maintenance/Custodial positions.
Must be 18 years old or older to apply and successfully pass a criminal background check. Please see flyer for more details on how to apply.
FACILITY OPERATIONS ATTENDANT – LIVINGSTON TOWNSHIP
Livingston Township seeks a Facility Operations Attendant to manage day-to-day operations of snack bars, facility and pool rentals, birthday parties, and athletic equipment within Senior, Youth & Leisure Services. Full-time, 35 hours/week. May require night and/or weekend work.
Responsibilities include: budgeting, marketing programs, training and supervising staff, daily financial reporting, payroll, inventory, expanding programming, advertising, and administrative support.
Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration or related field. Demonstrated experience in administration of community relations, community programming and delivery of services for at least 2 years with increasing responsibility, including supervisory experience.
View the complete job description here and click “Apply Online” to begin the online application. Upload cover letter and resume attachments where requested. EOE.
RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR - BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION
The Recreation Program Coordinator is responsible for administration, planning, organization and supervision of recreation programs as general assistant to the Director of Recreation. The Program Coordinator exercises initiative in the formulation, promotion and guidance of a comprehensive recreation program. This includes supervising and implementing youth/adult/senior activities, recruiting, hiring, and evaluating seasonal staff, and developing new programming for the community. The Program Coordinator also prepares program budgets and monitors expenditures; administers the rental, scheduling, and use of recreation facilities; and performs related work as required. This individual will promote programs, seek out activity volunteers and leaders and provide assistance to community-initiated programs as needed including through advertising and promotional efforts. The position works with Borough leadership in creating content, maintaining, and promoting Borough and Recreation social media accounts.
The Recreation Program Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in coordinating the borough pool. Applicants must have or be willing to obtain a certified pool operator certificate and AED/CPR certification. The Program Coordinator will be expected to use CommunityPass recreation management software for program registration and financial record keeping. Starting salary commensurate with experience. Please see full job description at https://www.bernardsvilleboro.org/Notices/View?id=56. Apply by March 12th. Send resume to asuriano@bernardsvilleboro.org. EOE.
RECREATION - MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE AIDE - MARLBORO TOWNSHIP DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION
The Marlboro Township Recreation Department is seeking an experienced, highly organized, innovative leader to serve as the Recreation/Municipal Alliance Aide. The Recreation/Municipal Alliance Aide is responsible for the development, implementation and promotion of all recreation and Drug Alliance programs, activities and community events. Detail oriented, effective communication skills and computer proficiency a must. Prior municipal recreation experience desired. Bachelor’s degree and/or three years’ experience in programs in the field of social work, recreation, psychology, and or community organization work preferred. This full-time position is available immediately. Starting salary commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits.
Interested qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and resume to Marlboro Township, 1979 Township Drive, Marlboro, NJ 07746. Attn: Human Resources. Marlboro Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION is accepting applications for the following seasonal summer positions:
- POOL ASSISTANT MANAGER
- POOL LIFEGUARD SUPERVISOR
- POOL LIFEGUARD
- SUMMER INTERN
For detailed job descriptions and applications, please visit the following link: https://www.bernards.org/government/documents/department-documents/human-resources/employment-opportunities
For questions contact: Sean O’Grady, Bernards Township Parks & Recreation, e-mail: sogrady@bernards.org
OFFICE MANAGER - LEONIA RECREATION
The Borough of Leonia has an immediate full-time position vacancy in the Recreation Department for an Office Manager. Candidates must have previous office experience including a strong background in bookkeeping to assist with purchasing and payroll. Excellent communication skills are required. In addition, a strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is necessary. A flexible schedule is required to accommodate weekend and evening hours. Salary is dependent upon experience and other qualifications. Proficiency in the Korean language is a plus. High School Diploma or equivalent required; college coursework and/or degree preferred. Click here for full description.
Please send resume, cover letter and salary history to: Andrea Wardrop, Borough Administrator, by close of business February 17, 2021 via email: awardrop@leonianj.gov.
The Borough of Leonia is an equal opportunity employer.
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR - PRINCETON RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The Princeton Recreation Department is seeking a full-time Recreation Program Supervisor to plan, organize and implement a variety of community-based recreation and aquatic programs for youth, adult and seniors. The Program Supervisor, under the direction of the Executive Director of Recreation, will have a varied set of responsibilities including supervising youth/adult/ senior activities/events, recruiting, hiring, and evaluating seasonal staff, serving as liaison to community-based organizations and developing new programming for the community. Additional responsibilities include purchasing, facility scheduling, coordinating special events, working with web-based registration software, and assisting with departmental projects, initiatives and community outreach. Click here for full description.
Submit application, cover letter, and resume AS ATTACHMENTS to: humanresources@princetonnj.gov
Application available online at: http://www.princetonnj.gov/employment.html
POOL MANAGER and ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER - TOWNSHIP OF BRANCHBURG
For a full description of the job descriptions click here.
For more information contact John Voli, Director of Recreation at john.voli@branchburg.nj.us or 908-526-1300.
LENAPE DAY CAMP DIRECTOR - PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP
Full day seasonal position (8:15am – 3:30 pm) for the six week summer camp season (6/28/21-8/6/21) and additional hours as needed. The Lenape Day Camp Director is responsible for the planning, organization, implementation, and oversight of the Plainsboro Township’s Lenape Day Camp (Upcoming Grades 1-6). The director is responsible for the health and well-being of campers and staff, and is expected to put into place a sensitive, well-rounded program that will create a positive learning and growing experience. Perform related tasks, as assigned. Includes off-season preparatory work (flexible schedule), as well as the summer camp season (fixed schedule). The camp director reports to the program coordinator in the Department of Recreation & Community Services. For more information contact Ellen Shinn, PHR, SHRM-CP, Human Resource Officer at eshinn@plainsboronj.com. For a full description of the job click here.
MINERS HEAD GROUNDS KEEPER - SUSSEX COUNTY
The Head Groundskeeper is responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of the playing surface and providing a field that complies with the specifications, high quality and safety standards, set forth by the Frontier League and the Sussex County Miners.
Click here for full description. Please reply to Justin Ferrarella, General Manager, Sussex County Miners Professional Baseball,
jferrarella@skylandsstadium.com.
DIRECTOR OF RUTGERS GARDENS AND CAMPUS STEWARDSHIP - RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Rutgers University is searching for a new Director of Rutgers Gardens and Campus Stewardship to lead and develop new initiatives at the Gardens and coordinate education and outreach efforts in the campus centered Living Labs program. Click here for full description.
ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER - TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE
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RECREATION DIRECTOR - BOROUGH OF RUMSON
The Borough of Rumson, NJ is seeking a full time Recreation Director. Starting salary will be based on experience. Full-time benefits are included. Applications can be found on the Borough website: www.Rumsonnj.gov. Click here for full description.
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