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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$95K - $98K *

Drive excellence in client relations and operational leadership across multiple accounts. Foster team development and ensure superior service quality while managing compliance and strategic growth ini...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's committed to providing exceptional health care. Leverage your leadership skills and nursing expertise to supervise staff, ensure quality patient care, and enhance operational effici...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate patient care by leading a dedicated nursing team, ensuring compliance, and fostering a collaborative environment. Drive quality initiatives and enhance service delivery across health care sett...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic programs that drive efficiency and innovation within a dynamic, multi-departmental environment, while coordinating with global partners to achieve project goal...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $93K *

Join our team and streamline legal operations by preparing documents, managing calendars, and providing support in litigation. Utilize your organizational skills to maintain confidentiality and facili...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Drive revenue growth as a strategic leader in pool construction sales, managing a high-performing team, fostering client relationships, and expanding market presence across B2B and B2C sectors while a...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive revenue growth and lead a high-performing sales team in the pool construction industry. Foster client relationships and expand market presence while managing a robust sales pipeline and ensuring...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Champion the development and execution of innovative community giving strategies, driving engagement and fundraising initiatives while fostering key relationships to support annual, capital, and plann...

5 days ago

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

$186K - $224K *

Empower municipal progress by overseeing operations, driving innovation, and fostering partnerships. As a key executive, align daily functions with strategic goals while expertly navigating complex go...

5 days ago

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

$74K - $111K *

Shape the future of data compliance and ethics by coordinating countywide data practices, implementing policies, and providing expert guidance to ensure adherence to data regulations, enhancing transp...

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1 week ago

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

$88K - $94K *

Engage in vital administrative support to Fire Department leaders, managing schedules, reports, and records while ensuring smooth operations and effective communication across various stakeholders. Th...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage in managing architecturally vibrant projects from inception to completion, ensuring effective collaboration and production across all phases while maintaining budget and schedule integrity. Lea...

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

$119K - $152K *

Engage as an Operations Supervisor to lead a 9-1-1 dispatch team, ensuring efficient emergency response and coordination. Inspire staff, uphold service excellence, and manage operations to support com...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in elevator maintenance operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance across multiple residential properties. Manage a team and third-party vendors, oversee maintenance prog...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $93K *

Empower a dedicated team to deliver nutritious meals, oversee operations, and foster a positive kitchen culture that supports student health and learning while ensuring compliance with all guidelines...

3 weeks ago

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

$98K - $122K *

Contribute to sustainable urban development by overseeing planning operations, managing land use processes, and collaborating with stakeholders. Enhance the community by guiding growth initiatives, bu...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by managing Procore software and training programs, ensuring effective workflows and data integrity. Collaborate with teams to enhance member and employee experiences, driving efficie...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage and deliver complex capital projects in the Police Unit, overseeing all phases from scoping to post-construction while collaborating with city agencies and vendors to meet DDC objectives...

3 weeks ago

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

$175K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead multifamily property operations, driving strategic initiatives, financial performance, and enhanced resident experiences. Collaborate across departments to optimize outcome...

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the environmental landscape by leading NEPA projects, guiding teams through permitting processes, and enhancing client relationships in a collaborative environment focused on sustainable pra...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $90K *

Engage with a vibrant community by leading facility operations at a prestigious boarding school. Drive daily maintenance and team oversight while ensuring a safe, collaborative environment that suppor...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Collaborate with teams to oversee dining operations, enhance guest satisfaction, and ensure high-quality food service. You’ll manage client relations, budgets, and culinary programs while leading a de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence for early childhood programs, ensuring quality and compliance while driving family-centered engagement and collaboration with community partners to meet the n...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Oversee and drive membership growth, retention, and wellness initiatives, ensuring exceptional member experiences while leading a dedicated team and aligning operations with the YMCA's mission in a co...

4 days ago

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

$69K - $92K *

Shape the future of health and safety services for vulnerable populations by leading statewide program oversight, fostering collaboration, and enhancing service quality at both local offices to meet e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.