Recreation

Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community? The city of Albany is seeking a Community Center Director to supervise and direct recreation programs, activities, and events at a community center.

As the Director, you will have a chance to work with people from diverse backgrounds and of all ages and lead a team of professional staff and volunteers to create engaging and enriching experiences for the community. 

The Director has full creative license to direct programs, activates, and events at the Community Center, to meet demand from the local community and generated expanded interest in the activities.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation, this is a technical and administrative staff position which entails the overall responsibility for review and development of all new maintenance and preventative programs including maintenance, repair, and field service work at all athletic fields, athletic courts, playgrounds, and spray pads, as well as oversee the maintenance program of the Department’s vehicle fleet and small engine equipment. The incumbent in this position is expected to provide technical expertise in regards to maintenance operations as well as to handle the development of contract specifications, bidding and related building/field maintenance. The work is performed under general supervision, with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in accordance with established policies and procedures. Supervision is exercised over all Field Operations staff and Laborers.