The Town of Windham is seeking an energetic, motivated, team-oriented individual seeking to join the Parks and Recreation Department as a Recreation Coordinator for Youth and Family Programs.  Windham is a rapidly growing community with leadership that greatly values the role the department plays in enriching the quality of life for its residents.  The ideal candidate for this professional position is one who can thrive in a fast-paced setting while being involved in the overall development, planning, organization, and implementation of recreation programs and special events for youth and families.  This role plays a key part in creating engaging, innovative programs that strengthen our community.

The starting hourly range for this position is $23.67/hr - $25.87/hr.  The Town of Windham offers a generous benefits package including an option for Maine State Retirement System. 

 Competencies: 

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal recreation programs and the ability to make practical application of them. 
• Ability to organize and manage people of all ages.
• Strong decision-making abilities, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing to various and diverse groups and individuals, including children.
• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office programs, databases, the Internet and specialized recreational software programs.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation and/or Leisure Service Management or related field;
• Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in recreation programming; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

 Additional Eligibility Qualifications: 

• Valid State of Maine Driver’s License with clean driving record. 
• CPR/First Aid Instructor certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.  

Working Conditions/Physical Demands: 

Moderate to strenuous physical effort required; frequently required to stand, sit, bend, and squat for extended periods; expected to lift, carry and manage equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds. Work performed both in a normal office setting and outdoors; operates various automotive equipment, including truck, van, and bus, and travels to various locations and uses computers, keyboards, and other office equipment requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity. Interaction with others via face-to-face communication, telephone, email, and written correspondence; flexibility of motion – up and down a lot assisting staff and citizens Balancing, crouching, grasping, pulling, reaching and stooping may also be required. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and the level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. 

EEO Statement:

 The Town of Windham provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Town complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Town has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.