Benefits:
Vacation time is accrued at the following rates:
New Hire to 5 Years: 3 weeks per year
5 Years to 10 Years: 4 weeks per year
After 10 Years: 5 weeks
14 paid holidays
18 sick days per year
Retirement benefits include a pension plan (VMERS C) or a deferred compensation plan (VMERS DC), and the ability to contribute to a 457, Traditional IRA or ROTH
Generous health insurance benefit in which the City pays 95% of the premium for medical and the first 80% of the deductible. After that, you are only responsible for the next 20%, which is not more than $600 for single plans and no more than $1200 for all other plans for covered medical expenses.
100% employer paid for dental and vision
100% employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Essex Junction Recreation & Parks (EJRP) is seekinganenthusiastic, hard-working, innovative, self-starter to be our Program Coordinator. This position will plan,staff, and oversee a variety of recreation programs and events, both supporting existing initiatives and developing anew – for people in all age groups, and range in interest from sports to art, music, cultural, and social activities. Experience with aquatics is preferred as this role oversees our busy outdoor pool and swim lessons over the summer and should be able to train staff and certify lifeguards. This individual will manage our busy recreation department’s communications, including our website and social media.This is an opportunity to gain valuable exposure and experience for a parks and rec enthusiast, with variedwork from day to day, and a mixture of program/event oversight and support.
BA or BS in Recreationor other appropriate discipline plus a minimum of two years’ experience working in recreation or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Have an extensive background with a variety of recreational programs and activities. Background in aquatics (lifeguard, swim instructor, swim team, etc.) strongly preferred. Also, one must possess a working knowledge of community recreation programs' philosophy, principles, and objectives.
Must have or be eligible for, and obtain, the following certifications within one year of employment:
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR instructor
American Red Cross Lifeguard
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
Essex Junction Recreation & Parks (EJRP) is a comprehensive recreation, education, community events, and parks department serving the 4.6 square miles and 11,000 residents of the City of Essex Junction, Vermont. Our department has a $5.8M budget. We support 30 full-time staff and 250 part-time and seasonal employees. We operate a three room preschool, provide licensed afterschool childcare, vacation camps, and summer day camps, offer a variety of youth through older adult recreation and education programs, and host a wide array of community events. Our signature park, Maple Street Park, features two outdoor pools, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, a skatepark, a bike park, baseball fields, multi-purpose fields, and multiple pavilions. We also oversee two other parks, community gardens, a dog park, and a senior center.
