Recreation Coordinator - Sports and Summer Programs
Job Description
Position: Recreation Coordinator - Sports and Summer Programs
FLSA Status: Full-Time/Year-Round/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $24.00-$30.00 Per Hour (Commensurate with Experience)
Hours of Work: This position will have weekday, weekend and evening work hours. The position is 40 hours per week, with overtime available at the discretion of the YCS Director.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department (YCS) of the Town of Yarmouth (Maine) seeks a creative, self-motivated, and organized professional to plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise a variety of leagues, programs, classes, activities, special events, camps, and volunteer opportunities in the role of Recreation Coordinator. The department prides itself on offering a variety of programs, events, camps, services, volunteer opportunities, parks, fields, trails, miscellaneous services and many other recreational amenities throughout the Town.
The Town is seeking an eager professional to become part of the YCS team. The qualified applicant will continue the legacy of our Town’s philosophy as well as a history of providing caring and quality services and programs. The Town seeks an individual with a proven track record of team skills, personal relations and successful supervisory capacities.
Requirements: Graduation from a two-year college or university in park, recreation, leisure administration or related degree; three (3) years of supervisory experience in a recreation field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of modern principles and practices of parks and recreation programming special event planning and design is desired. Candidate must have experience supervising programs and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental employees, Town and School officials, elected officials, the public and members of Boards and Commissions. Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license.
Must possess current CPR certification and first aid training. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of professional background confirmation and satisfactory criminal background checks.
This position is full-time with benefits. The regular work week is forty (40) hours. Cost of Living Adjustments, per Town Council approval and budget standing, are effective each July 1st. There is a six-month probationary period for all new hires.
Other benefits include: Medical and Dental packages, Life Insurance options, Comp time, Holiday pay (13 days), paid vacation time, Earned Paid Sick Leave, Earned Personal Leave, Overtime pay, Employee Wellness and Preventative Health Incentives, Retirement plan options, and great co-workers, too!
To Apply: Please submit a complete application packet to hr@yarmouth.me.us. Materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Your materials should be addressed to the attention of Jessica Factor, Human Resources Director. Please include the Town’s Employment Application, a cover letter, resume, and two letters of professional reference.
The Town of Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate against qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment. The Town of Yarmouth also provides qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship on the Town of Yarmouth.
Posted: September 3, 2025
FLSA Status: Full-Time/Year-Round/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $24.00-$30.00 Per Hour (Commensurate with Experience)
Hours of Work: This position will have weekday, weekend and evening work hours. The position is 40 hours per week, with overtime available at the discretion of the YCS Director.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department (YCS) of the Town of Yarmouth (Maine) seeks a creative, self-motivated, and organized professional to plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise a variety of leagues, programs, classes, activities, special events, camps, and volunteer opportunities in the role of Recreation Coordinator. The department prides itself on offering a variety of programs, events, camps, services, volunteer opportunities, parks, fields, trails, miscellaneous services and many other recreational amenities throughout the Town.
The Town is seeking an eager professional to become part of the YCS team. The qualified applicant will continue the legacy of our Town’s philosophy as well as a history of providing caring and quality services and programs. The Town seeks an individual with a proven track record of team skills, personal relations and successful supervisory capacities.
Requirements: Graduation from a two-year college or university in park, recreation, leisure administration or related degree; three (3) years of supervisory experience in a recreation field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of modern principles and practices of parks and recreation programming special event planning and design is desired. Candidate must have experience supervising programs and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental employees, Town and School officials, elected officials, the public and members of Boards and Commissions. Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license.
Must possess current CPR certification and first aid training. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of professional background confirmation and satisfactory criminal background checks.
This position is full-time with benefits. The regular work week is forty (40) hours. Cost of Living Adjustments, per Town Council approval and budget standing, are effective each July 1st. There is a six-month probationary period for all new hires.
Other benefits include: Medical and Dental packages, Life Insurance options, Comp time, Holiday pay (13 days), paid vacation time, Earned Paid Sick Leave, Earned Personal Leave, Overtime pay, Employee Wellness and Preventative Health Incentives, Retirement plan options, and great co-workers, too!
To Apply: Please submit a complete application packet to hr@yarmouth.me.us. Materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Your materials should be addressed to the attention of Jessica Factor, Human Resources Director. Please include the Town’s Employment Application, a cover letter, resume, and two letters of professional reference.
The Town of Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate against qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment. The Town of Yarmouth also provides qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship on the Town of Yarmouth.
Posted: September 3, 2025
