City of Claremont - Superintendent of Parks & Facility Operations

Date Submitted: 8.27.2025

Department: Parks & Recreation
Location: Claremont, NH
Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt (evenings & weekends as needed)

Do you have a passion for parks, recreation, and making a community shine? The City of Claremont is looking for a hands-on leader to join our team as the Superintendent of Parks & Facility Operations.

This isn’t just a desk job, you’ll be out in the field, working with staff, shaping how our community enjoys parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, the Community Center, and even our aquatic facilities. Your work directly impacts the quality of life for Claremont’s residents.

What You’ll Do

  • Keep Claremont’s parks, trails, and recreation facilities in top shape through smart planning, scheduling, and teamwork.
  • Lead a dedicated team of 5–15 staff (depending on the season), plus seasonal employees and volunteers.
  • Oversee projects big and small, everything from turf management and facility maintenance to citywide special events.
  • Support operations at our Community Center and Aquatic Facilities, including lifeguards, attendants, and frontline staff.
  • Be a visible community partner, collaborating with local groups, attending events, and promoting recreation opportunities.
  • Step into the Director’s role when needed and help drive department-wide planning, budgeting, and growth.

What You Bring

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in facility management, recreation, turf/park management, public administration or equivalent experience.
  • 3–5 years of parks & recreation experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
  • Strong leadership skills, you know how to motivate a team and get projects done.
  • Experience with budgets, scheduling, and facility operations.
  • A valid driver’s license (required).
  • Bonus points for CPRP certification, but not required.

Why This Role is Exciting

  • You’ll shape the look, feel, and use of the parks, fields, and community spaces residents enjoy every day.
  • No two days look the same, some days you’ll be planning budgets, other days you’re out lining fields, inspecting playgrounds, or helping run a special event.
  • You’ll work both indoors and outdoors, all year round.
  • You’ll have the chance to leave a lasting impact on the community’s quality of life.

Key Details

  • Full-time leadership role, reporting to the Parks & Recreation Director.
  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends when events and operations call for it.
  • Competitive salary & benefits package through the City of Claremont.
    • This is a Level 9 position under the City’s Merit Plan, with a pay range of $49,965.11 – $82,578.03.
    • The City typically hires at the midpoint of the range ($66,271.56), depending on qualifications and experience
    • Benefits include: health, dental, and vision insurance, NH Retirement System participation, paid time off, and a supportive team environment.

Ready to build a better community, one park at a time?
Apply today by sending your resume and cover letter to hr@claremontnh.com and join us in creating spaces where residents can play, gather, and thrive!

Date Posted: 08-22-2025

Expire Date: Open until filled

Contact Name: Shannon Thibodeau

Contact Email: hr@claremontnh.com


Keene Parks & Recreation - Recreation Programmer

Date Submitted: 7/8/2025

Application Deadline: 9/30/2025

Position Title: Recreation Programmer

Contact Name: Megan Young

Contact Email: myoung@keenenh.gov

Organization: City of Keene, NH

Job Description

The City of Keene is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Recreation Programmer to join our Parks and Recreation team! This vital position plays a key role in enhancing the quality of life for our community by organizing, planning, marketing, and evaluating a wide range of recreational programs, events, and park facility activities.

In this role, you’ll serve as the department lead in the development and delivery of community events, specialized recreation programs, and youth, adult, and senior sports leagues. You'll also oversee group exercise classes, recreational trips, aquatics programming, and summer camps.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $72,149–$89,912 annually and will also receive an attractive benefits package which includes low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance, State of NH Group I retirement, and other benefits such as life insurance, disability, and paid time off.

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