DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION -
GROTON, CT

SALARY RANGE: $85,233 - $ 100,531

POSTING DATE: February 6, 2012                                                                                                                                                                                    Go Back

DUTIES & QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires ten years employment in a formal parks and/or recreation agency of which not less than five years shall have been in an administrative capacity. Master's degree in Parks and/or Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or a field related to the administration of recreational programs and properties. Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification required. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Considerable knowledge of the organization, development and maintenance of a comprehensive community recreation program involving the operations of four divisions; recreational services, senior services (Groton Senior Center), parks and forestry and Shennecossett Municipal Golf Course, responsible for the operation, maintenance and management of all Town-owned recreation, park and open space facilities. Considerable knowledge of the philosophy of planned community recreation; demonstrated administrative ability; knowledge of budget administration.

APPLY TO:
Closing date March 2, 2012. Apply at www.groton-ct.gov.  Also see the website for more information on the various divisions of the Department of Parks & Recreation.