Recreation Director Jobs

Explore top-tier opportunities in the dynamic field of recreational services. As a Recreation Director, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all recreation, fitness, and wellness programs. It is an all-encompassing profession that includes coordinating activities, scheduling events, ensuring safety protocols, and managing staff for organizations like parks and recreation departments.

The Path to Success

To pursue a career as a Recreation Director, a bachelor's degree in a related field such as event planning or recreation management is generally required. Success in this field typically requires excellent managerial, leadership, and communication skills.

Opportunities and Reimbursement

Recreation Director job positions are highly competitive and prestigious. By using Ladders, you can connect with top companies offering attractive benefits and compensation starting at $100000 or more.

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$90K - $110K *

Manage and oversee medium to large facilities projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Drive project planning, budgeting, and compliance while enhancing collaboration across teams and m...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$93K - $140K *

Advance your career with this senior planning role focused on long-range community planning, zoning, and data analysis. Impact master plans and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to guide growth an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$93K - $140K *

Explore opportunities as a senior planner, guiding community development, engaging in long-range planning, data analysis, and implementing zoning regulations to achieve sustainable growth and complian...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $85K *

Lead culinary operations by supervising food production, ensuring quality, and maintaining compliance. Collaborate with staff to deliver excellent service while optimizing budgets and resources to enh...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to elevating guest experiences! Oversee daily operations, manage a diverse workforce, and drive strategic direction to enhance resort reputation and exceed customer expect...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$105K - $130K *

Drive regional partnership development and community engagement, enhancing impact through strategic relationships with school districts and civic leaders. Supervise the Community Engagement Coordinato...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $85K *

Lead the day-to-day operations of educational services, ensuring high-quality curriculum delivery and compliance with standards. Collaborate with staff to support children with special needs while fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$99K - $140K *

Drive impactful programs and projects citywide while managing staff and resources. Utilize your leadership skills and strategic vision in a dynamic environment to foster innovation and achieve communi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Transform operational excellence at leading Remarketing/Reconditioning Centers, ensuring top-tier quality and efficiency while driving strategic growth and customer satisfaction across all site-level...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $115K *

Champion the seamless execution of high-volume banquet events, ensuring exceptional service delivery while overseeing financial performance, team leadership, and client relationships in a dynamic hote...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$72K - $118K *

Join a team dedicated to enhancing outdoor recreation through effective project management. You'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders to improve infrastructure, ensure compliance, and implement tra...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Champion the 24/7 facilities operations for a large workforce community, driving maintenance excellence, team leadership, and operational strategy to create a reliable and safe environment for residen...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Oversee 24/7 facilities operations for a large residential workforce community, ensuring maintenance, safety standards, and efficient team management while enhancing resident experience through strong...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $90K *

Lead the community management efforts to enhance resident experiences and foster a safe, inclusive environment. Oversee property operations, budgets, and a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with regul...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Reimagine cultural strategies by leading Jersey City’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Drive innovative public programs, manage relationships with stakeholders, and ensure diverse initiatives reflect comm...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with leadership to direct financial operations, strategic planning, and compliance while ensuring efficiency within accounting, HR, and IT. Drive hands-on engagement in financial functions...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to oversee facilities operations across multiple locations, manage maintenance teams and external vendors, and drive sustainability initiatives. Lead strategic planning for long-term fac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$84K - $90K *

Help us enhance community outcomes by leading clinical programs and fostering collaboration with justice partners. This role emphasizes the integration of evidence-based practices to support individua...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Help us ensure operational excellence by leading facility maintenance and safety across multiple locations, managing preventive programs, and supervising a team to create safe, efficient environments...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Engage in leading and managing the Wellness Department, ensuring high-quality care for residents. Your role encompasses supervision, scheduling, regulatory compliance, and developing care plans while...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive the future of resident wellness by overseeing care management, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and leading a multi-disciplinary team to create individualized care plans that enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $90K *

Join us in leading a dynamic multifamily community while ensuring operational success, resident satisfaction, and fostering a high-performing team. Drive financial performance and enhance resident exp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$211K - $258K *

Pioneer transformative public works initiatives in a dynamic role leading diverse teams. Drive modernization efforts, enhance community infrastructure, and ensure sustainable public services, while na...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$211K - $258K *

Elevate community infrastructure through strategic leadership in public works. Oversee diverse divisions, drive collaborative excellence, and navigate complex projects while focusing on fundamental se...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the quality of Community Living services by leading strategic initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring compliance while empowering individuals with developmental disabiliti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What are the responsibilities of a Recreation Director?question toggle

    Recreation Directors are generally in charge of planning and coordinating wellness or fitness programs, managing staff, scheduling events, and ensuring safety standards. Their duties may vary depending on the size of the organization and the nature of its recreational activities.

  • How can I become a Recreation Director?question toggle

    Recreation Directors generally require a bachelor’s degree in fields like event planning, fitness or recreation management. Developing leadership, communication, and planning skills can also be beneficial.

  • What is the average salary for a Recreation Director?question toggle

    Although salaries can vary widely based on location and the size of the company, Ladders offers Recreation Director jobs that begin with compensation of $100000 or more.