The Town of Falmouth seeks a highly motivated, dynamic professional to
serve as our next Recreation Director and lead our Town?s community
recreation programs and activities. The successful candidate is a strong
leader, innovative, and seeks ways to engage individuals of all ages,
abilities, backgrounds, and income levels in our diverse community. The
Recreation Director supervises 1 part-time employee, 4 full-time
employees, and a large seasonal staff and oversees the operation of the
spacious three-floor Gus Canty Community Center. The Center includes a
gymnasium, activity rooms, meeting rooms, a teen center, and a garage to
house part of the department?s fleet of 7 sailboats and a motorboat. The
Recreation Division oversees 7 Town playgrounds, a skate park, and the
use of 15 athletic fields, 5 tennis courts, and 3 pickleball courts.
Programming includes indoor and outdoor sports, a variety of indoor
activities, and a flagship 7-week summer adventure program for
school-aged youth that serves as a vital, affordable resource for local
families. The Director develops strategies for financing these programs
and develops and administers the Recreation Division?s work plans,
operating budget, and capital projects. The successful candidate will
have an opportunity to play a leadership role in advancing multiple
capital improvement projects to create, replace, and refurbish
recreational facilities. The Recreation Director reports to the
Assistant Town Manager and maintains regular communication with an
advisory Recreation Committee appointed by the Select Board. This
position works primarily on-site and requires periodic evening and
weekend work hours. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor?s degree in
recreation management, physical education, or related field and five (5)
years of progressively responsible experience in recreation management;
or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience
which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification
preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, community
engagement, and technology skills and demonstrated project management
experience. Applicants must have the ability to effectively work and
interact with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures,
backgrounds, and identities. Salary: Anticipated starting range of
\$100,214 to \$114,546, DOQ, with comprehensive benefits. How to Apply:
All applicants must complete an online application by selecting \"Apply
Now\" above. A cover letter and resume are encouraged and may be
uploaded to the online application portal. Preference Date to Apply:
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 by 4:30 pm. The position will remain open until
filled, but candidates who apply by the above date and time will be
given preference over later applications. Our Community: The Town of
Falmouth is a vibrant and diverse community with a permanent population
of 32,517 and a seasonal population of more than 105,000. Located on the
southwest corner of Cape Cod, Falmouth comprises more than 44 square
miles that contain approximately 70 miles of coastline, 12 of which are
sandy beaches. The Town strives to be the premiere Cape community that
provides the most responsive, accessible, and inclusive environment for
all. Falmouth is proud of its active citizen engagement, strong
financial management, and EEO/AA employer status.