Job Description

Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé or an official Town of Newington application by email to hshonty@newingtonct.gov (Heather Shonty) to be considered by December 8 , 2025.

Position Description

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, with functional direction of the Superintendent, this position is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, supervision, delivery and evaluation of comprehensive year-round, seasonal and special recreational activities and programs for the Town of Newington.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in preparing departmental budget and administering approved budget.
• Develops schedules, directs, and evaluates diversified recreational, cultural and educational programs.
• Meets with individuals, community groups, school personnel and advisory groups to assure that programs and activities are meeting the needs of the community.
• Reviews and evaluates the success of programs and makes recommendations for continuation or cancellation.
• Prepares statistical and narrative reports.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises and evaluates and disciplines assigned part time, seasonal and contractual staff members and volunteers, and recommends employment, training and development actions. · Assigns work to seasonal, contractual, and part-time program staff. Compiles staff training manuals.
• Responsible for revenue management, developing budget projections and monitoring revenues/expenditures for assigned programs, including specifying and purchasing materials and supplies.
• Assists clerical staff with computerized program registration, rosters, mailings, lottery procedures, and collection of fees.
• Prepares grant applications and sponsorship requests to enhance recreation programs.
• Collaborates, communicates, and assists in scheduling use of facilities with other Town departments, civic groups, sport leagues, and schools.
• Marketing and promotion of programs through advertising, including the creation of seasonal brochures, news releases, flyers, pamphlets and all public relation materials.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management, or closely related field, and
• Two (2) years related experience, year-round or seasonal, which preferably includes some administrative and/or supervisory responsibility.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: A valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

For more information regarding the job description, please visit our Town website ( and select employment opportunities.

The Town of Newington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, marital status, sexual preference, national origin, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,707.00 - $112,873.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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