Career Opportunities
Our career center is an online resource for parks and recreation professionals looking to further their careers and a resource for members who are seeking to hire new professionals for their departments.
Members in good standing wishing to post a job opening on this page should contact [email protected] or the CRPA office at (860) 721-0384.
Please note: CRPA is posting these listings on behalf of individual recreation departments/organizations. Any questions regarding job descriptions or the application process should be directed to the hiring organization, not to CRPA.
CRPA Career Posting Rules:
- CRPA will accept position postings from member organizations. Postings are to be submitted directly to the CRPA office at [email protected].
- Only members in good standing can post a position. Members in good standing are current members and have no payments that are more than 90 days overdue.
- Editing and proofreading are the responsibility of the organization, not CRPA. CRPA does not assume liability for inaccurate or incomplete information provided to us by the hiring organization. Postings are to be proofed by the company placing the posting, CRPA is not responsible for the position content's grammar.
- Postings must include the companies contact information, as job seekers are to contact the member organization directly and not CRPA.
- Submit a short paragraph summary of the job description (approx. 150 words) and a link or PDF to the full job posting to [email protected] Positions submitted without this summary will not be posted.
Quick Links
Use the links below to navigate to the type of position your are searching for.
Part-Time Positions
Seasonal Positions
Internship Positions
Full-Time Positions
Recreation Program Coordinator/Camp Director
Location: Town of Monroe
Posting date: 07/20/2026
Closing date: 08/03/2026
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation Director, the recreation program coordinator will be the on-site Summer Fun Days Camp Director during the summer months and will assist/supervise in planning/coordinating a variety of programs and special events during the school year which includes evenings, holidays and weekends. In addition to being the staff person is assigned to attend all the Ski/Snowboard club program trips. Hours for this position vary by seasonal needs of our programming, must be flexible.
Additional information can be found at: www.MonroeCT.Gov
Resumes and cover letter to: Human Resources Department Craig Hirsch [email protected]
Recreation Programs and Operations Coordinator
Location: Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, CT
Posting date: 07/13/2026
Closing date: 07/22/2026
Job Description:
Coordinates and oversees the programs and operations of the Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center Facility.
This full-time position is scheduled to work on four consecutive weekdays from 1pm - 9pm, plus one weekend shift per week, with 2 consective days off.
Please click the link below for more information:
Recreation Supervisor
Location: City of Bristol
Posting date: 07/01/2026
Job Description:
Plans, organizes and supervises a high quality and diversified year-round, City-wide recreation program. Oversees all operations of the Recreation Division, including administrative oversight to the Pine lake Adventure Park high ropes course and associated programs. Evaluates programs through a benefits-based programming model and engages in on-going community needs assessment. Develops and enforces policies and practices that ensure programs are diverse, equitable and inclusive. Supervises, trains, evaluates, schedules and assigns a large number of year-round and seasonal employees. Promotes and markets recreation programs, and assists with fundraising activities and sponsorship acquisition. Assists in development and oversight of the Recreation Division budget and special revenue accounts, and all associated revenues and expenditures. Assists in other day to day activities of the Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Service Department. Required to work a varied schedule of hours as needed.
Please see link below:
Parks & Recreation Director Town of Brooklyn
Location: Town of Brooklyn
Posting date: 06/23/2026
Closing date: 07/23/2026
Job Description:
The Parks & Recreation Director is responsible for the planning, organizing, and supervision of a comprehensive public parks and recreation program for the community including special programs and activities, and varied seasonal indoor and outdoor activities and programs for all ages. The Parks & Recreation Director also evaluates the needs of the various populations it serves and seeks out new ideas and methods to provide the appropriate services. This position also handles the administrative aspects of the office, including budget planning. The Parks and Recreation Director is required to exercise considerable independent judgment in administering and managing the department.
For more information, see the link below:
Program Specialist
Location: TOWN OF WESTPORT
Posting date: 06/10/2026
Job Description:
This position works under general guidance of the Recreation Superintendent. The purpose of the position is to assist in all facets of developing and implementing community recreation programming; supervises, schedules, trains, and hires seasonal staff and oversees volunteers.
Contact:
Carmen A. Roda, MS
Recreation Superintendent
Westport Parks & Recreation
📧 [email protected]
📞 (O) 203-454-6181