Recreation Leader - Athletic & Wellness Programs

PASSAIC COUNTY - 4.8

Paterson, NJ Job Details Full-time $45,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Customer service Sports and outdoor activities Driver's License Special events experience Sports Productivity software

Full Job Description Type:

Full Time Salary/Pay Rate:

$45,000 per year

Posted Date:

09/10/2026 The Passaic County Parks and Recreation Department is looking for an Athletics & Wellness Program Leader responsible for planning, organizing, marketing, and evaluating sports, fitness, and wellness programs, tournaments, and special events. The position will work with vendors and community partners, coordinate program logistics, assist with other Parks & Recreation events, and help develop new programs based on community needs and recreation trends. A successful candidate will be organized, ambitious, energetic, and enthusiastic about providing quality programs and services to the Passaic County community.

Schedule:

Weekly flex schedule. Must be available to work events on evenings and weekends. The County of Passaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note:

This is a vacant, non-union, competitive position. The selected employee will serve a probationary period and must file a Civil Service Commission (CSC) application to be considered for permanent appointment.

https:

//info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/02993.htm

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's Preferred. Bilingual Preferred.

Experience:

Event planning experience; Basic knowledge of sports and athletic events; Basic knowledge of fitness and wellness fundamentals and emerging trends; Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office environment; Positive customer service experience; Team player willing to assist in other Recreation events.

Note:

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, PTO, pension, holiday.

License:

NJ residency and possession of a NJ Driver's License is required. County residency is preferred.

To Apply For This Position:

If you qualify and would like to be considered, submit a letter of interest and your resume (including daytime phone number and email address) to the email address listed below. You must submit your response by the closing date shown above and indicate the job title in the subject line.

Email:

Kerry Klug, Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that may include fingerprinting. Any appointments made from posting which involve movement between unit scopes, may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional list in a former unit scope. As of September 2010, in accordance with

N.J.S.A 52

14-7, the "New Jersey First Act," all new employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey or secure an exemption.