Randolph Recreation

Recreation Director

The Town of Randolph is seeking an energetic, capable, collaborative, and experienced parks and recreation professional to serve as the Recreation Director.

The position is full-time, with a salary range between $60,000 and $67,500 and a full suite of benefits (pension, health insurance, dental and vision, and more).

The director is responsible for the ongoing planning for and operation of the Town’s sports and recreation programs for all ages and abilities. The Director is also responsible for operating an outdoor pool, outdoor ice rink, and the Town’s primary outdoor recreation facility (a park). The Town has operated a summer camp in recent years as well. A willingness to work on and with a team, ask questions, communicate clearly, and be adaptable are essential.

To view the job description, please visit the Town of Randolph’s website (www.randolphvt.org).

To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Executive Assistant Judith Powell at adminassist@randolphvt.org. This position is open until filled.

Burlington Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront

Two positions available:

Recreation Specialist - Youth Programs

This position is responsible for supporting the planning, designing, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and evaluating recreation/leisure programming for Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront youth programs. This position creates and facilitates both licensed and non-licensed programming for school age kids with an emphasis on filling childcare gaps during afterschool hours, school vacations, and breaks. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and design recreation/leisure programming
• Lead and direct recreational programming as needed
• Establish with supervisor program goals, objectives and outcomes for programs.
• Ensure that all programs and activities comply with department safety rules and regulations.
• Follow City policy for collections of fees and charges for recreation activities and events.
• Market programs in accordance with department policies.
• Evaluate participation, attendance, trends, effectiveness and efficiencies of program activities.
• Budget expenditures/revenues for program/event development and monitor revenue and expenditures for assigned programs.
• Develop, reinforce, and sustain positive working relations and partnerships with public, private, volunteer and commercial organizations.
• Ensure conformance with collaborative policies, guidelines, and practices with partners.
• Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate part-time, temporary, and seasonal staff and volunteers for programming.
• Coordinate with supervisor, staff/volunteer training and orientations and lead as needed general leisure programming.
• Prepare and submit reports and records as requested by supervisor.
• Procure, inventory, and issue supplies, materials, and equipment as needed, ensuring all supplies are available to facilitate quality program offerings.

Recreation Specialist - Core Adult Programs

This position is responsible for supporting the planning, designing, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and evaluating recreation/leisure programming for Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront CORE Adult Programs. This position creates and facilitates programming for older adults at the Community for Recreation Education (CORE) center. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and design recreation/leisure programming
• Lead and direct recreational programming as needed
• Establish with supervisor program goals, objectives and outcomes for programs.
• Ensure that all programs and activities comply with department safety rules and regulations.
• Follow City policy for collections of fees and charges for recreation activities and events.
• Market programs in accordance with department policies.
• Evaluate participation, attendance, trends, effectiveness and efficiencies of program activities.
• Budget expenditures/revenues for program/event development and monitor revenue and expenditures for assigned programs.
• Develop, reinforce, and sustain positive working relations and partnerships with public, private, volunteer and commercial organizations.
• Ensure conformance with collaborative policies, guidelines, and practices with partners.
• Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate part-time, temporary, and seasonal staff and volunteers for programming.
• Coordinate with supervisor, staff/volunteer training and orientations and lead as needed general leisure programming.
• Prepare and submit reports and records as requested by supervisor.
• Prepare, serve, and maintain records for meals for participants including lunches and special events, following all Health Dept. codes and regulations regarding preparing and serving food
• Cleaning and organizing of  program spaces, including the kitchen.   
• Procure, inventory, and issue supplies, materials, and equipment as needed, ensuring all supplies are available to facilitate quality program offerings.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through ourGovernment Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov.