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Employment Opportunities
RECREATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR - TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN
The Township of Franklin is seeking a full time Program Coordinator for our Recreation Department. This position oversees, supervises, and coordinates a community-wide recreation program for residents of all ages; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director and Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation. Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Education, Social Services, Business Management or a closely related field and two (2) years’ experience organizing and programming various recreation activities and valid driver’s license required. Complete job description and application available at https://www.franklintwpnj.org/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/377/1129 . Deadline: July 9, 2021.
YOUTH CENTER MANAGER - TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN
The Township of Franklin is seeking a full time Youth Center Manager to assist in the operation and management of our new Youth Center. This position is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Youth Center including, but not limited to, supervising staff, developing, planning, organizing and implementing recreational/educational and social service programs that meet the needs of the community. Bachelor’s degree with at least six (6) years of demonstrated successful experience in a supervisory position providing services to youth that includes program management, workforce development and staff supervision, with at least three years in a leadership capacity and valid driver’s license required. Complete job description and application available at https://www.franklintwpnj.org/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/375/1129?npage=2 Deadline: July 9, 2021.
RECREATION SITE SUPERVISORS, ASST. SUPERVISORS, CAMP LEADERS & AIDES, NURSE, AND FRAIL & ELDERLY AIDE (SENIOR CENTER) - TOWNSHIP OF OLD BRIDGE
The Township of Old Bridge has many job openings. For a description and contact information CLICK HERE.
FULL-TIME SENIOR SERVICES/RECREATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – MIDDLESEX BORO
Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinating Home Delivered Meals program; Reports monthly Home Delivered Meal counts to the county; Organize and maintains list of participants for all trips including medical trips; Effectively communicates with all drivers regarding schedule changes; Input all contact with Seniors and their families into SAMS database system; Assists Seniors with filling out forms. I.e. PAAD, Property Tax Rebates, Homestead rebate, etc.; Must be creative and willing to learn new skills; Ability to be flexible when a shift in priorities is necessary; Assists with creating calendars, coordinating trips, and bi-monthly newsletters; Plan, set up and execute parties and daily events; Prior experience working with older adults preferred; Ability to prioritize work tasks and have strong problem solving skills; Collaborates with Director and other departments; Assistance in recreation as needed; 2+ years of administrative support experience; Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel MS Publisher, and MS Outlook; College degree in related field strongly 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.
RECREATION ASSISTANT – LONG HILL TOWNSHIP
Morris County is seeking a full-time Recreation Assistant who, under supervision, assists in the planning, organization, development and promotion of recreation activities. Assists in the preparation of registration and financial records and completion of reports. Assists in all other projects as assigned by the Recreation Director. Ideal candidate would have computer proficiency in various programs including Edmunds, Excel and Community Pass, professional demeanor in handling telephone inquiries and in-person public interaction, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle physical demands of the position including movement and transport of sports equipment, files, and materials for programs/events. Prior recreation experience preferred. Experience with Edmunds a plus. E-mail resume to Township Administrator Nancy Malool at administrator@longhillnj.gov. Long Hill Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
THREE INTERNSHIPS - MIDDLE TOWNSHIP RECREATION - CAPE MAY COUNTY
We have three openings for Internships for the summer of 2021. For applicants they can email kmorinelli@middletownship.com or dsturm@middletownship.com.
RECREATION LEADER, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
The Township of Scotch Plains Recreation Department is seeking two (2) full-time highly motivated and innovative Recreation Leaders to join the Recreation Department team. Under supervision, Recreation Leaders will lead, organize and oversee recreational programs and activities for an assigned group; assist with activity planning, implementation and evaluation; does other related work as required. Examples of work include, but are not limited to:
- Leads, oversees and participates in recreational program activities in a recreation center or other facility.
- Ensures program guidelines and safety practices are followed; immediately responds to potentially hazardous situations to avoid accidents or injury; reports all accidents to supervisor.
- Instructs individuals and groups in area of specialty (e.g. arts & crafts, boxing, drama, senior citizen activities, sports, social recreation, etc.).
- Assists with curriculum planning and developing specific activities; implements program plans and makes recommendations for new activities.
- Demonstrates and explains the concepts, techniques, procedures, rules and regulations used in the recreation program.
- Assists in directing tournaments, socials, dances, seminars and other special events.
- Oversees assigned functional areas of the center such as the gymnasium, auditorium, athletic field, game room or handicrafts.
- May perform field preparation duties for sports and other programs (e.g. baseball, softball, football, etc.)
- Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; ensures the proper use of equipment.
- Prepares and maintains records and reports of plans, program activities, and attendance.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Starting salary commensurate with experience. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or prior recreation job-related experience a plus. Interested candidates are invited to email a cover letter and resume to Recreation@ScotchPlainsNJ.com. Deadline to submit for interested candidates is June 14, 2021.
FULL-TIME PROGRAM & EVENTS COORDINATOR - RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Randolph Township Recreation Department is seeking a full-time Program and Events Coordinator. In addition to providing office assistance and helping the public, the Coordinator is responsible for the supervision, coordination, planning, implementation, and evaluation of year-round community recreation programs, enrichment classes, and special events along with other duties as assigned. Candidate should expect possible night, weekend, and holiday programs requiring their attendance. Bachelors degree and two or more years of relevant experience required as well as computer proficiency with MS Office, designing fliers and publications, online registration, purchasing, and social media. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and demonstrated skills.
Full job description available online at: http://www.randolphnj.org/government/employment. Forward cover letter and resume to Russ Newman, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services at rnewman@randolphnj.org. The Township of Randolph reserves the right to review and interview applicants immediately, as qualified candidates are identified.
LIFEGUARDS - LONG HILL RECREATION
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RECREATION PROGRAMS COORDINATORS - SPRINGFIELD RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The Springfield Recreation Department is seeking two part-time year-round Recreation Program Coordinators to join our team. The Senior Citizens portfolio will be 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 portfolio will also coordinate the daily senior citizen transportation service and schedule the bus drivers. The Youth/Adult portfolio will be responsible for planning, promoting, and overseeing a diversified roster of sports clinics and leagues, non-sports extracurricular programs, after school youth drop-in program, school's out and summer camps, bus trips, and other activities. The Youth/Adult portfolio also includes coach recruitment, supply ordering and inventory, and program staff supervision. Both portfolios involve assisting with special events, community center operations, pool and/or summer camp programming, 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 or youth/adult populations. Interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter, by email only, with the specific portfolio intended, 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.
SUMMER CAMP SUPERVISOR ̶ THE BOROUGH OF RED BANK (MONMOUTH COUNTY)
The Borough of Red Bank (Monmouth County) is seeking one full-time supervisor and one part-time supervisor to run, coordinate, organize, manage and plan daily activities for Summer Camp. Camp will run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00pm, July through August.
Supervisors will be expected to oversee approximately 65-75 children between the ages of 3 and 12 each day. Camp Supervisors will ensure program safety throughout the day, and set good examples of behavior and attitude for the children to follow. Supervisors will be responsible for planning and implementing daily events including sports, games, arts and crafts, reading, and more, as well as leading staff and campers on field trips to various locations. Supervisors need to have good time management and group management skills, and be diligent in following emergency procedures and check-in procedures.
Other responsibilities include:
· Implement basic rules of having fun, being safe and listening at all times.
· Oversee the daily breakfast and lunch procedures.
· Assist parents with information, sign-in/sign-out, daily activities, questions, etc.
· Manage staff including timesheets, activities, clean up, etc.
· Communicate with parents/guardians regarding scheduling, disciplinary actions, behavior and other information as needed.
The ideal candidates should be:
· Professional, organized and express a desire to work in Recreation
· Experienced with children, day care or recreational services is preferred
· Experienced leading a staff of 10 or more employees
· Capable of administering basic first aid, CPR and AED as needed. (CPR certification is required and will be provided by the Borough if needed.)
· Fluent or proficient in Spanish (preferred)
Applications must be submitted online at www.redbanknj.org. No e-mail or telephone inquiries. Red Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POOL MANAGERS - TOWN OF WEST NEW YORK
Town of West New York is seeking Pool Managers with their CPO and Pool Director Licenses. Preferably Bilingual, English, and Spanish speaking. Contact Jorge Gomez, Director at jgomez@westnewyorknj.org.
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).
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.
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 positions:
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 - 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
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
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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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