Town of Farmington - Parks and Recreation Department
127 Middle Street, Farmington, Maine 04938
Are you a forward-thinking individual with the ability and desire to collaborate with multiple agencies on complex projects? The Town of Farmington is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to serve as its Director of Parks and Recreation! The Farmington Recreation Department provides leisure services, opportunities, and facilities for residents of our Town and surrounding communities and maintains noteworthy landmarks such as Hippach Field, the Farmington Community Center, and Meetinghouse Park. Farmington is also renowned for having designed and built the first public skateboard park in Maine!
The Director of Parks and Recreation will perform various complex professional and administrative work in planning, developing, scheduling, directing, and implementing a year-round, town-wide parks and recreation program. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please visit https://farmington-maine.org/i-d-like-to/apply-for-a-job/available-positions and fill out an application today!
Education and Experience:
Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, community health, public administration, or related degree; master’s degree preferred.
Certified Parks & Recreation Professional, or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year
Five (5) years prior experience in a parks and recreation department with progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation programs and facilities.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Full description available at https://farmington-maine.org/i-d-like-to/apply-for-a-job/available-positions
The Town of Farmington is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Farmington, ME 04938: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
