Assistant Director

Application with cover letter and resume should be sent tojobs.

All applicants are required to complete the employment application form. Materials are due by Friday, February 27, 2026.

The Town of Littleton is an EOE.

Littleton, Massachusetts, with a population of approximately 10,000, is located 26 miles northwest of Boston and offers excellent access to major routes such as Interstate 495 and Route
2. Known for its blend of rich history and modern convenience, the Town was established in 1714 and operates under an Open Town Meeting / Board of Selectmen / Town Administrator structure. Littleton features a vibrant mix of residential, business, and technological hubs, The Town provides essential services like police and fire protection, education for grades K-12, and utilities through its municipally-owned Electric Light and Water Departments.

Littleton also boasts recreational facilities, parks, and a strong sense of community.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Develop, implement, and oversee a wide range of recreation and enrichment programs, special events and community initiatives by identifying community needs for all age groups.
• Manage expenditures and costs related to all programs and events while maintaining budgetary constraints.
• Coordinate staffing, publicity and logistics for all programs and events.
• Oversee all aspects of Long Lake Beach operations including lifeguard supervision, safety protocols, public programming, equipment maintenance, and staff training.
• Oversee all waterfront certification training and ensure water safety for participants.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, evaluate staff assigned to programs and events.
• Oversee operations, maintenance, scheduling of town recreational and athletic facilities, coordinating rentals, enforcing policies, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.
• Promote and publicize all departmental programs and events using social media, technology, print, websites, and displays.
• Assist Director with budgeting and capital planning, managing procurement, revenue tracking, program budgets, and expenditures.
• Act as department leader in the absence of the Director, attend meetings, provide presentations, and communicate with other departments and stakeholders.
• Coordinate regular in-service training and ensure that all staff certifications and emergency response training are maintained in accordance with established safety standards and protocols.
• Play a lead role in setting rates for recreation programs and membership fees.
• Performs other related job duties as required.

The employee works from policies and objectives, establishes short-range plans and objectives and departmental performance standards, and assumes direct accountability for department results; consults with the supervisor only where clarification, interpretation, or exception to policy is required or requested; exercises control in the development of departmental policies, goals, objectives, and budgets; and is expected to resolve conflicts that arise and coordinate with others as necessary.

The employee is accountable for the quality and quantity of work done by subordinates; assures the accomplishment of the assigned work in the prescribed manner; gives advice and instruction on both administrative and work matters; informs subordinates of organizational policies, goals, and procedures; and is involved in performance management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure studies, sports management, or other related field required; one to three years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Certification from Red Cross CPR, AED, First Aid for the professional rescuer and LGT
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification with National Parks and Recreation Association or able to obtain within a year

The work requires examining, analyzing, and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations, or transactions and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices.

Contacts are with co-workers, vendors, the public, and representatives of civic or professional organizations. The employee represents the organization in matters of departmental practices, procedures, regulations, or guidelines, and is called upon to tactfully discuss controversial matters and ease interactions with dissatisfied customers.

The employee has regular access to confidential records and information at the department level requiring discretion in…