Recreation Program Administrator for Enrichment and Special Events

The Town of Falmouth seeks an enthusiastic professional to serve as our next Recreation Program Administrator for Enrichment and Special Events and lead Recreation programming for non-sport-related enrichment and special events. The successful candidate is innovative and seeks ways to engage individuals of all ages, abilities, cultures, backgrounds, identities, and income levels in our diverse community. This position works 40 hours per week at the various Recreation facilities, and a portion of those 40 hours are worked in the evenings and on the weekends.

Under the general direction of the Recreation Director, this position develops and implements non-sport-related indoor and outdoor enrichment programs and plans and executes special events for all community members. Duties include managing event logistics such as budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and advertising. This position and the Recreation Program Administrator for Sports Programming collaborate, support, and assist each other to provide comprehensive programs and special events. This position also collaborates with local organizations and engages with the community to enhance our program offerings and promote our recreation facilities, including seven Town-owned playgrounds, a skate park, and our spacious three-floor Gus Canty Community Center that boasts a gymnasium, activity rooms, meeting rooms, a teen center, and a garage to house part of the department’s fleet of seven sailboats and a motorboat.

This position also plays an integral role in planning, executing, and supervising the seasonal staff for the Recreation Division’s 7-week Summer Adventure Program and may receive cross-training in Beach Department functions to provide occasional support to the Beach Superintendent.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in recreation management, leisure studies, or a related field and a minimum of two years of experience in developing and implementing recreational programs; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Must become certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within eight (8) weeks of hire and must pass a pre-employment CORI background check.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, planning, communication, community engagement, and technology skills. Applicants must have the ability to be creative, work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound judgment.

Expected Starting Range: Step 1 ($28.40/hour) – Step 4 ($31.95/hour), commensurate with qualifications and experience, with room to advance along the 7-step pay scale. Comprehensive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays per year; vacation/sick/personal paid time off; Town contribution of up to 75% of the cost of health insurance; cost-effective dental, vision, life insurance, and disability policy plans; enrollment in the Town’s defined benefit pension plan; voluntary pre-tax and Roth 457(b) plans; and professional development opportunities.

Preference Date to Apply: Monday, March 16, 2026 by 4:30 pm. The position will remain open until filled, but candidates who apply by the above date and time will be given preference over later applications. Candidates are encouraged to upload a cover letter and resume with their application. 

About the Town of Falmouth as an Employer: The Town of Falmouth is a people-centered municipality committed to public service excellence. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive work culture grounded in professionalism, collaboration, and accountability, and we invest in our personnel through ongoing training and professional development opportunities. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, insurance, and other benefits, including enrollment in the Town's pension plan, and to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. All applicants must be able to interact and work effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, ages, and identities.