West Manchester Township is seeking a full-time Recreation Director responsible for developing, implementing, and supervising recreation and leisure programs as well as the oversight of related Township parks and facilities. - Applicant should have strong organization skills to ensure a wide range of sports, social, and recreation programs are provided across the Township. - Applicants must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as an ability to demonstrate good people skills with residents, employees and various related groups and organizations. Attendance at some evening meetings and after-hour events and programs is required. - The selected candidate should process a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management or a related field. Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Send cover letter and resume with salary expectations to: Township Manager, West Manchester Township, 380 East Berlin Road, York, Pa 17408, or fax (717)- 792-4374 or email info@wmtwp.com. EOE.
Additional job information can be found at www.wmtwp.com under the “About” tab. The position will remain open until a successful candidate is selected.
Knowledge of: • Recreation practices and principals and current recreation trends. • Principals involved in recreational programming and project planning. • West Manchester Township Ordinances and First-Class Township Code. • Applicable confidentiality requirements. • Pennsylvania Sunshine Laws. • Record retention requirements. • Municipal government structure and process. • Federal, Commonwealth, and local laws, rules, and regulations applicable to work assignments. • Principles and practices of effective customer service. • Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person or over the telephone. • West Manchester Township rules and regulations. • Continue, enhance and develop new programs.
Valid PA Driver's License Current Act 34 and child abuse clearances Parks and Recreational Professional (CPRP), or ability to obtain certification within 2 years of employment. Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI); or ability to obtain certification within 2 years of employment. Must be able to maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within 6 months.