RECREATION DIRECTOR III (SR-20) [1 vacancy]

Oahu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Information

Live life to the fullest! Make a lasting impact on the quality of life for all ages.

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)Park Maintenance and Recreation Services Division is seeking to fill a vacant Recreation Director IIIposition located in District III (Leeward Oahu Waipahu to Makaha). General work schedule isMonday - Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (subject to change).Under general supervision this position independently performs professional work in planning organizing and directing a varied and comprehensive recreational program.

What You Will Do

Plan develop organize and direct a comprehensive and varied recreation program including but not limited to athletic cultural social and special activities and events.
Provide supervision of subordinate professionals sub-professionals volunteers and field work students.
Establish and maintain contact with public and private agencies and community groups to develop recreation programs and serve as advisor/department liaison.
Maintain records for fiscal tracking personnel action program documentation and evaluation and submit required reports.
Operate a light motorized vehicle to pick-up/drop-off documents and supplies and to attend training or meetings. Operate a van to transport program participants to various sites.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Special Work Requirements

May be required to work weekends evenings and holidays.
Will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.

Apply today! If you qualify for the position your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening as well as future job openings with this job title.

Additional Job Information

Applications must be submitted online by January 3 2026 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to be accepted.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days 21 sick leave days and holidays) comprehensive health coverage retirement plan career development and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the Benefits tab at the top of this posting or visiting notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your e-mail account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery please make sure you:
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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application you must be a citizen national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in recreation physical education education or a related field.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge skills and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelors degree.

For example:

1. Four (4) years of professional work experience in any occupation may substitute for a general bachelors degree.

2. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level) in recreation may substitute for a general bachelors degree.

The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United order to receive credit for the education proper documentation e.g. a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program evidence of comparability or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for your education clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street 10th Floor Honolulu HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time please note that if selected for the job you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Two years of professional experience in planning organizing and directing recreational activities.

Substitution: A Masters degree in recreation physical education or education from an accredited college or university will substitute forone year of experience in planning organizing and directing recreational activities.

The substitution must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United order to receive credit for the education a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program evidence of comparability or an original transcript.

Verification Requirement: In order to be given credit for the substitution clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process you may be asked to provide documentation to verify your education. If available please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application.Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street 10th Floor Honolulu HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

If you do not have your documentation to verify the substitution at this time please note that if selected for the job you will need to provide verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.

NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:
Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of sufficient scope level and responsibility to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience which did not demonstrate the knowledge and application of professional recreation principles practices tools and techniques will not be considered as qualifying experience.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT:

Prior to appointment possession of a valid:

Driver license (type 3/automobile).
American Red Cross First Aid Certificate or equivalent.
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult Child and Infant CPR and AED Certificate to include care for choking and obstructed airway or equivalent.

Prior to completion of probation possession of a valid:

DPR van certificate as required.

NOTE: The above licenses and certificates must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

Examination Process

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your education experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Education and Experience Evaluation......................................100%

Required Experience:

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Position InformationLive life to the fullest! Make a lasting impact on the quality of life for all ages. The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)Park Maintenance and Recreation Services Division is seeking to fill a vacant Recreation Director IIIposition located in District III (Leeward Oahu Wa...