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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$171K *

Reimagine player development strategies, enhance guest experiences, and lead a dedicated team to achieve operational excellence and drive revenue growth, all while fostering a culture of outstanding s...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform the facilities management landscape by leading operations, strategic planning, and team performance to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant school environments that enhance student learning...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer experiences by leading luxury residential operations, defining service standards, training staff, and ensuring operational excellence to enhance resident satisfaction and retention th...

London, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $90K *

Manage and enhance maintenance strategies across multiple properties, leading a team of skilled technicians while ensuring high-quality repairs, safety compliance, and optimal property conditions for...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in enhancing resident care by overseeing nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a compassionate environment for residents in a supportive senior living community...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $94K *

Join a dynamic team to manage an affordable senior living community, ensuring optimal occupancy, regulatory compliance, and effective financial oversight while fostering a vibrant community environmen...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $94K *

Transform the future of affordable living by managing a 97-unit community, ensuring optimal occupancy while meeting financial goals and regulatory standards. Engage with residents and maintain propert...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $94K *

Lead the charge in managing and maintaining an affordable senior living community. Oversee all aspects of operations, from tenant interactions to financial reporting, ensuring compliance with housing...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $94K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and enhancing a vibrant senior living community while ensuring financial success and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $151K *

Inspire a team of HR professionals, overseeing recruitment, compliance, and employee relations initiatives while driving organizational effectiveness and ensuring adherence to EEO and ADA regulations...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $115K *

Elevate your career as you lead innovative architectural projects in Senior Living. Collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and team members to deliver high-quality, coordinated designs that en...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Reimagine the approach to social services leadership by driving operational excellence, providing strategic oversight, and enhancing support for vulnerable populations through effective management and...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful change by overseeing vital social services programs, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and effective client placement for vulnerable populations. Lead technical assistance e...

2 weeks ago

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

$69K - $134K *

Unlock potential by developing and overseeing a comprehensive Family Caregiver Support Program, ensuring quality services and community engagement. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance caregiver r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $120K *

Lead and organize comprehensive emergency management initiatives, ensuring readiness across mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery phases. Collaborate with agencies and develop training, pla...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $94K *

Elevate clinical standards by leading a dedicated team to implement impactful services, ensuring high-quality care delivery for diverse populations while fostering positive community relationships...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving strategic initiatives and improving processes. This remote role requires managing complex projects while collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business go...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the Golf Operations team to deliver exceptional standards and experiences, training staff while managing administrative tasks. Engage with members and guests to enhance their connection to the cl...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Lead and inspire a world-class golf operation, ensuring excellence in service, training staff, and delivering an exceptional member experience while overseeing all administrative and operational aspec...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Lead a proactive safety culture by developing and managing safety programs to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards while collaborating with various teams to improve safety performance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $210K *

Grow your career with us as you architect and manage outdoor advertising developments, engaging with government entities and navigating regulations to expand our real estate portfolio and ensure succe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth by managing outdoor advertising asset development while navigating regulatory landscapes and fostering government relationships. Lead strategic decisions on property entitlements, budg...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Transform operations and team performance across multiple properties in the multifamily sector. Lead audits, prioritize asset enhancement, and drive financial efficiencies to achieve long-term objecti...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Unlock revenue opportunities by shaping strategic sales plans, leading a dynamic team, and leveraging market knowledge to drive growth in high-volume group, corporate, and special-event business in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $210K *

Lead the charge in developing outdoor advertising assets while managing a diverse portfolio. Foster relationships with governmental bodies to navigate regulations, drive strategic decisions in real es...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.