Company
Somerset County NJ Park Commission
Location
Somerset County, NJ
Close Date
09/30/2025
Details
Under direction of the Administrator of Leisure and Community Services, plan, promote, implement, and evaluate the operation of the park system recreation facilities, including a swimming pool, two tennis centers, pickleball courts, spray park, putting course, and paddle boats. Responsible for the overall development and execution of regional recreation-based programming which utilizes general use parks and designated facilities within the Somerset County Park Commission. The Recreation Manager is expected to produce events sponsored by the Park Commission including but not limited to the Fourth of July and Summer Concert Series. This position is also responsible for the Commission’s Therapeutic Recreation Program which includes two full-time Program Coordinators and offers programs and programming support to individuals with disabilities within participating municipalities.
The Recreation Department includes a full-time Permit Coordinator and Administrative Assistant along with over 100 part-time and seasonal employees. The Department offers permitting, lessons, tournaments, wellness programs and lectures, concerts, and special events. Permits are issued for picnic facilities, fields, food trucks, and park use. The Manager approves permits for groups who rent park facilities to conduct special events, the Showmobile, utilize the park facilities for commercial filming and/or photography, use the flying field for model aircraft and approved drones, and run tennis leagues. There are approximately 75,000 visitations to recreation facilities and events and the facilities generate income of over $850,000.
This position is also accountable for the leadership of the therapeutic recreation and recreation facilities and programs. There are 4 full time employees, and over 100 seasonal employees, including managers at the seasonal recreation facilities. The operating budget is $900,000, with full-time salaries and part time/seasonal wages totaling $735,000.
Contact Name
Maria Luisa Vasquez