Sports & Community Activities Manager (Full Time)
The Town of Gorham is a thriving community and one of the fastest growing towns in Maine with a population of approximately 17,000. With a flourishing urban village, steady industrial and commercial expansion, plentiful recreation opportunities, a college campus, and Greater Portland METRO public transit service, the Town of Gorham is a vibrant place to live, work, and do business.
We are currently seeking a full-time Sports & Communities Activities Manager to join our Recreation Department team. This is a working management position responsible for planning, scheduling, implementing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating all aspects of the youth and adult sports programs and community activities offered by the Recreation Department. This professional and administrative role involves considerable contact with the public, including adults and children. The Sports & Community Activities Manager oversees part-time and seasonal employees and volunteers. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Recreation Director, but independent judgment and ingenuity must be exercised in accomplishing objectives.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Management or related field required. A minimum of three years related work experience required. Related national and/or state certification (e.g. CPRP, NAYS Coach, etc.) preferred. Current certifications in CPR and First Aid preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Must hold a valid Driver’s License and be insurable in a normal risk pool. Must have the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a Maine Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger and airbrake endorsements within one year of hire. A complete job description for the position can be found HERE.
The Town of Gorham offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, and paid time off to eligible employees, including excellent health insurance, a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan with a 7.5% employer match, earned vacation, sick time, and 12 paid holidays. Employees also have access to dental, vision, medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. Salary depends on experience and qualifications. Pay range for this position begins at $21.36 per hour.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should prepare a Cover Letter, Resume, and a Town of Gorham Employment Application, available HERE on the “Employment” page of the Town’s website www.gorham-me.org. Applications will be accepted until Thursday August 6, 2020. The Town reserves the ability to extend the posting period if necessary.
Please mail, fax, or email completed applications to:*
Town of Gorham Municipal Center
Attn: Human Resources
75 South Street, Suite 1
Gorham, ME 04038
Fax: 207-839-5408
HR@gorham.me.us
~The Town of Gorham is an Equal Opportunity Employer~
Posted: July 23, 2020