Assistant Recreation Director - Rye, NH
Non-Member
Job Description
Town of Rye – Assistant Recreation Director Department: Recreation Status: Full-Time, Year-Round Reports To: Recreation Director Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Application Deadline: November 28, 2025
About the Position The Town of Rye is seeking an energetic, organized, and community-minded professional to join our team as Assistant Recreation Director. This is a hands-on, full-time position that blends program leadership with administrative and front-desk support to help our Recreation Department run smoothly and serve residents of all ages. As the Assistant Recreation Director, you’ll work closely with the Recreation Director on a wide range of activities — from youth programs and senior trips to community-wide events — while also managing important office responsibilities such as answering phones, assisting residents, processing registrations, and maintaining records. This position plays a key role in ensuring our department remains a welcoming, efficient, and responsive resource for the Rye community. Key Responsibilities • Assist in the development, coordination, and management of recreation programs and community events. • Provide customer service support by answering phones, greeting visitors, responding to inquiries, and processing registrations. • Perform administrative and office duties such as correspondence, filing, scheduling, data entry, and maintaining department records. • Prepare communications including memos, letters, reports, and invoices. • Recruit, train, and supervise part-time, seasonal, and volunteer staff. • Serve as a liaison with community organizations, town departments, and residents. • Manage supplies, program equipment, and facility scheduling. • Provide hands-on assistance during programs and events — from set-up and supervision to participant engagement. • Assist with budget preparation, purchasing, and departmental reporting. • Act as supervisor in the Recreation Director’s absence. Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation & Parks Management, Public Administration or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). • Minimum of three years’ experience in recreation programming for all ages, special events or administrative support, including supervisory duties. • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and recreation registration software. • Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills. • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours as needed. • Valid driver’s license required. • CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire).
The Ideal Candidate You’re a team player who enjoys variety in your day — one moment leading a recreation activity, the next helping a resident register for a program or preparing event materials. You’re detail-oriented, friendly, and thrive in a busy environment where organization and people skills are equally valued.
Why Join the Town of Rye? Working for the Town of Rye means being part of a supportive, community-driven team that values creativity, collaboration, and fun. We take pride in offering high-quality programs and exceptional customer service that bring people together and make Rye a great place to live, work, and play.
For more information or a copy of the job description Please email Dyana Martin at dmartin@town.rye.nh.us or call 603 964-6281 To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: Email: dmartin@town.rye.nh.us Or mail to Dyana Martin, Recreation Director Town of Rye Recreation Department 10 Central Rd. Rye NH 03870 Applications will be accepted until November 28, 2025. Rye is an equal opportunity employer
About the Position The Town of Rye is seeking an energetic, organized, and community-minded professional to join our team as Assistant Recreation Director. This is a hands-on, full-time position that blends program leadership with administrative and front-desk support to help our Recreation Department run smoothly and serve residents of all ages. As the Assistant Recreation Director, you’ll work closely with the Recreation Director on a wide range of activities — from youth programs and senior trips to community-wide events — while also managing important office responsibilities such as answering phones, assisting residents, processing registrations, and maintaining records. This position plays a key role in ensuring our department remains a welcoming, efficient, and responsive resource for the Rye community. Key Responsibilities • Assist in the development, coordination, and management of recreation programs and community events. • Provide customer service support by answering phones, greeting visitors, responding to inquiries, and processing registrations. • Perform administrative and office duties such as correspondence, filing, scheduling, data entry, and maintaining department records. • Prepare communications including memos, letters, reports, and invoices. • Recruit, train, and supervise part-time, seasonal, and volunteer staff. • Serve as a liaison with community organizations, town departments, and residents. • Manage supplies, program equipment, and facility scheduling. • Provide hands-on assistance during programs and events — from set-up and supervision to participant engagement. • Assist with budget preparation, purchasing, and departmental reporting. • Act as supervisor in the Recreation Director’s absence. Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation & Parks Management, Public Administration or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). • Minimum of three years’ experience in recreation programming for all ages, special events or administrative support, including supervisory duties. • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and recreation registration software. • Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills. • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible hours as needed. • Valid driver’s license required. • CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire).
The Ideal Candidate You’re a team player who enjoys variety in your day — one moment leading a recreation activity, the next helping a resident register for a program or preparing event materials. You’re detail-oriented, friendly, and thrive in a busy environment where organization and people skills are equally valued.
Why Join the Town of Rye? Working for the Town of Rye means being part of a supportive, community-driven team that values creativity, collaboration, and fun. We take pride in offering high-quality programs and exceptional customer service that bring people together and make Rye a great place to live, work, and play.
For more information or a copy of the job description Please email Dyana Martin at dmartin@town.rye.nh.us or call 603 964-6281 To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: Email: dmartin@town.rye.nh.us Or mail to Dyana Martin, Recreation Director Town of Rye Recreation Department 10 Central Rd. Rye NH 03870 Applications will be accepted until November 28, 2025. Rye is an equal opportunity employer
