Recreation Supervisor

Location: Newington, CT
Posting date: 12/03/2025
Closing date: 01/03/2026

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, with functional direction of the Superintendent, this position is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, supervision, delivery and evaluation of comprehensive year-round, seasonal and special recreational activities and programs for the Town of Newington. 

 • Develops schedules, directs, and evaluates diversified recreational, cultural and educational programs. 

• Meets with individuals, community groups, school personnel and advisory groups to assure that programs and activities are meeting the needs of the community. 

• Reviews and evaluates the success of programs and makes recommendations for continuation or cancellation.  

• Prepares statistical and narrative reports. 

• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises and evaluates and disciplines assigned part time, seasonal and contractual staff members and volunteers, and recommends employment, training and development actions.   

• Assigns work to seasonal, contractual, and part-time program staff. Compiles staff training manuals.

• Responsible for revenue management, developing budget projections and monitoring revenues/expenditures for assigned programs, including specifying and purchasing materials and supplies. 

• Assists clerical staff with computerized program registration, rosters, mailings, lottery procedures, and collection of fees. 

• Prepares grant applications and sponsorship requests to enhance recreation programs.

• Collaborates, communicates, and assists in scheduling use of facilities with other Town departments, civic groups, sport leagues, and schools.

• Marketing and promotion of programs through advertising, including the creation of seasonal brochures, news releases, flyers, pamphlets and all public relation materials.

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Parks Foreman - Turf Specialist

Location: TOWN OF EAST LYME
Posting date: 12/01/2025
Closing date: 02/03/2026

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•	Oversees park maintenance operations and staff.

•	Establishes priorities and assigns work to meet schedule, seasonal or emergency needs.

•	Implements a plan to systematically maintain parks, recreational facilities, and equipment.

•	Supervises the maintenance of playgrounds, beaches, municipal grounds and historical properties, recreational facilities,              trails, open spaces and athletic fields and courts.  

•	Inspects facilities for safety and functionality and initiates corrective actions as necessary.

•	Maintains athletic field irrigation equipment.  

•	Supervises mowing, trimming, trash removal, and care of trees, turf, shrubs, and planting beds.

•	Maintains and implements the Department’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program and applies herbicides and pesticides in accordance with laws and best practices.

•	Develops, implements, supervises and tracks training program for Parks and Recreation Maintainers, seasonal and part-time employees in all operations, supplies, and equipment, material and safety        	procedures.

•	Assists the Director of Parks and Recreation in developing implementing and enforcing Department safety procedures and regulations. 

•	Maintains inventory of required materials and supplies, specifies supplies, equipment or services necessary and submits purchase requests.

•	Assists the Director of Parks and Recreation with preparation of Department’s budgets, creates purchase orders, and processes Departmental invoices as needed.

•	Assists the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Fleet Manager with major and minor equipment purchases.

•	Recommends to the Director of Parks and Recreation personnel actions such as employment, promotion and discipline of employees.

•	Inspects department and contractor work for conformance with specifications and standards.

•	Coordinates maintenance operations with Public Works or other departments as necessary.

•	Lead contact for off duty hours emergency calls from emergency dispatch.

•	Performs Departmental work planning.  This includes preparing daily work orders for departmental staff, checking sites for potential Department work, meeting with residents with regards to issues, developing lists for work that needs to be      	done by the Department and any other planning work as directed by the Director of Parks and Recreation.

•	Maintains work, time and material records as needed.

•	Supports community events.

•	Regular attendance is required of this position.

•	Ability to be available for work outside normal working hours.

•	Performs skilled repair work in maintaining machinery and equipment.

•	Coordinates the scheduling of maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, vehicles and machinery with the Fleet Manager.

•	Participates in park planning by advising on facilities and equipment availability and needs.

•	Operates all tools and equipment (non-power and power) related to the job and trains other staff in their use.  

•	Coordinates snowplowing responsibilities for Parks and Recreation employees.

•	Performs such other related duties and responsibilities as required.

 

 

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Camp Director

Location: Deep River Parks and Recreation
Posting date: 12/16/2025
Closing date: 01/16/2026

Job Description:

• Assist in pre-summer camp planning and organization
• Communicate with parents, community partners, and other outside liaisons prior to and throughout the summer
• Supervise and monitor a staff of 10 – 25 young adult and teen Counselors and Counselors-in training (CIT)sand also the Assistant Director
• Create the staff schedule
• Maintain staff daily sign in logs, including your own
• Work closely with the Assistant Director in day to day operations of the camp
• Maintain weekly paperwork for the camp; print rosters and sign in sheets weekly
• Structure and coordinate training for all staff prior to and during camp
• Maintain camper’s records, health forms and paperwork in accordance to all HIPAA guidelines
• Monitor the health and safety of all campers and staff
• Along with the Assistant Director, evaluate quality of activities, field trips and instructors
• Be a positive role model to staff and campers at all times
• Remember, Camp Directors are mandatory reporters
• Help implement a lock down procedure by working with school or facility staff as necessary
• Help create and manage overall program content and design
• Oversee budget, purchasing and staff development
• Create and update the daily camp schedule along with special events and rainy days
• Along with the Assistant Director, evaluate counselors and counselors-in-training
• Take disciplinary measures when necessary
• File mandatory reports to Town Hall with regard to discipline, accidents and medical situations.
• Communicate frequently with the Director of Parks and Recreation
• Coach staff on appropriate group behavior management strategies
• Work closely with counselors to insure camper safety in all activities
• Manage pre-program site preparation and post-program site closure
• Hold or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification, Medication Administration & Epi-Pen Training
• Use discretion when posting any camp news on social media platforms and while using your mobile device.
• Follow the town’s established protocol regarding social media.

 

All applications should be submitted to the Parks & Recreation Director either via email at [email protected] or in person to 56 High Street, Deep River CT. Applications will be accepted until Friday January 16th, 2026.

Softball Coordinator

Location: New Milford, CT
Posting date: 10/15/2025

Job Description:

Example of Duties:

•  Monitors playing to oversee the sportsmanship and safety of players and to ensure that league rules and Town policies are followed.
• Schedules, conducts all pre and post season meetings.
• Responsible to meet with Softball Board prior to the season for division placement.
• Will meet with the Parks & Recreation Commission as needed for rule changes etc.
• Prepares league schedule and playoff schedule prior to season.
• Works alongside the Umpire Coordinator to schedule and re-schedule games.
• Conducts pre and post meeting with umpires.
• Updates league standings weekly and provides a copy to the Parks & Recreation Department and Team Managers. Responsible for spot checking league play and umpires.
• Responsible for contacting the Parks & Recreation Department, team managers and umpires regarding the cancellation of games.
• Coordinates the re-scheduling of games and umpire coverage with the umpire coordinator.
• Responsible for the notification of managers and umpires of all game changes.
• Responsible for checking the boxes at the fields for stocked first aid kits, bases, and notifying P&R when supplies are low.
• Responsible for the presentation of trophies at the end of the season.
• Handling all league discrepancies and questions with assistance of the Director of Parks & Recreation and/or Parks & Recreation Commission if necessary if needed.
• Responsible for handling all correspondence.
• Must provide Managers, Umpires, and Team Managers with phone number and email address.
• Coordinator must check mail box at P&R weekly between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm Monday – Friday.
• Will meet with P&R Staff as needed
• Provides the P&R Department with a year-end evaluation of the league
• Perform all other related duties as prescribed by the Parks & Recreation Department
• New Milford, CT

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Road Race Coordinator

Location: Town of New Milford
Posting date: 10/09/2025

Job Description:

Qualified and interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and a completed Town of New Milford employment application to:

[email protected]

https://www.newmilford.org/filestorage/3088/3126/AD_-_Road_Race_Coordinator_Job_Description.pdf

Town of New Milford Parks and Recreation

Example of Duties:

• Coordinate all meetings with Recreation staff
• Establish, supervise and recommend budget to the Director of Parks & Recreation
• Design and order Road Race t-shirts and prizes for staff & runners
• Request permission from Town Council and Traffic Authority to close roads
• Request the use of Town Hall
• Request for the service of a Public Works Building Maintainer
• Request the services of the Police Department
• Request for Ambulance service
• Request services of the CERT Team
• Actively solicit volunteers for all areas
• Set up water stations, food booth, and registration area
• Solicit donations for runner's bags and donations of food and water for runners
• Solicit businesses for cash donations
• Hire sound system company, timing company, and master of ceremonies
• Purchase any food and water that was not donated
• Prepare all publicity, including registration booklet, signage, flyers, press releases, and advertise in Runners World
• Evaluate Road Race
• Send thank you notes to all sponsors and volunteers

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Associate’s Degree in Parks & Recreation preferred.
• Experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to organize and coordinate a large Road Race. The ability to work well with the community and to work independently.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise volunteers.
• Budgeting experience is required.
• Veterans preferred
• Hold a valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License

This description lists only those job duties necessary for salary evaluation and does not include each and every job requirement.

Qualified and interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and a completed Town of New Milford employment application to:

[email protected]

Please see more information at the link below:

https://www.newmilford.org/filestorage/3088/3126/AD_-_Road_Race_Coordinator_Job_Description.pdf

 

 

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Ice Skating Instructor

Location: Simsbury Parks & Recreation, CT
Posting date: 09/22/2025

Job Description:

Salary

$18.60 - $19.24 Hourly

Location 

Simsbury Parks & Recreation, CT

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

250922b

Department

Culture, Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

09/22/2025

Summary: This position runs from December 1, 2025 through March 6, 2026. It is scheduled on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 pm to 5:45 pm (approx. 4 hrs/wk).

Employer: Town of Simsbury

Address: 933 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury, Connecticut, 06070

 

Phone: (860) 658-3291

http://www.simsbury-ct.gov/jobs

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