Salary : $65,707.20 - $105,144.00 Annually
Location : 6201 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Full Time Exempt
Job Number: ADPRI2026
Department: Recreation
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 4:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
General Summary
The Assistant Director of Programs & Recreation Impact provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for parish-wide recreation programs and services that extend beyond individual facilities or regions. This position is responsible for ensuring programs are aligned with BREC's mission, strategic priorities, community needs, accreditation standards, and industry best practices while maximizing community impact and service excellence.
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Preferred : Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Area of Study (major) Preferred: Recreation Management, Education, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
Certification(s) Required: Professional membership with NRPA within 30 days of hire.
Preferred: Certified Park and Recreation Professional through NRPA
License(s) Required: Valid LA Driver's License
Years of Relevant Work Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in education and public programming with at least three (3) years in supervisory capacity.
Preferred: Ten (10) or more years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of parks and recreation administration, program development, community engagement, public-sector service delivery, and recreation services for diverse populations.
- Knowledge of CAPRA accreditation standards, program evaluation, performance measurement, risk management, operational best practices, and continuous improvement principles.
- Skills in strategic planning, program management, staff supervision, budget administration, performance management, and organizational leadership.
- Skill in analyzing data, evaluating program effectiveness, identifying service gaps, and implementing improvements that enhance community impact and operational efficiency.
- Ability to develop and maintain consistent standards, procedures, documentation systems, training programs, and quality-control measures across multiple program areas.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with staff, community organizations, public agencies, volunteers, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate effectively through reports, presentations, recommendations, and public interactions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex operational challenges, foster accountability, and lead change through collaboration and innovation.
- Understanding recreation's role in promoting health, wellness, equity, inclusion, community engagement, lifelong learning, volunteerism, and quality of life.
Functions and Duties
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Provide leadership for the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of assigned parish-wide recreation programs and services.
- Establish and maintain consistent program standards, operating procedures, performance measures, and documentation practices that support quality service delivery, participant safety, inclusion, accessibility, customer service, accountability, and CAPRA accreditation compliance.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis, participation trends, community feedback, performance metrics, and operational reviews to identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and improved community impact.
- Ensure programs are accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse recreational needs of East Baton Rouge Parish residents, including underserved populations and individuals with limited access to traditional recreation opportunities.
- Lead accreditation-related efforts for assigned program areas, including documentation, reporting, evidence collection, self-assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal departments and regional recreation teams to ensure effective program delivery, organizational consistency, resource coordination, and positive participant experiences.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, nonprofit agencies, sponsors, volunteers, and other stakeholders to enhance services, expand program access, and strengthen community engagement.
- Assist with budget planning and administration, grants, contracts, purchasing, resource allocation, and long-range strategic planning for assigned program areas.
- Prepare reports, presentations, impact analyses, and recommendations for leadership, partners, advisory groups, and public stakeholders.
- Supervise, mentor, develop, and evaluate assigned staff while fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Represent BREC in professional, community, partnership, accreditation, and public engagement activities.
- Programs Under Direct Oversight Include, but Are Not Limited To:
- BREC Art
- Community Events
- Youth Enrichment and Teen Programs
- Adult Leisure Programs
- Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
- BREC on the Geaux
- Volunteer Services
- Other assigned parish wide program areas
Supplemental Information
Full-time position; schedule may vary within framework of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week; lunch break daily; Some evening and weekend hours as necessary; overtime as required.
Resumes will
not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen, and physical.
2026 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE: BREC provides comprehensive medical coverage through
Louisiana Blue formerly BCBSLA, including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High-Deductible Health Savings Account) options. Coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following a two-month waiting period. Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52-family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23- employee only;$975.50- employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $39.08 - employee only; $162.68 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. In addition to medical coverage, BREC offers voluntary insurance options, including Dental and Vision.
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term Life Insurance policy provided by
Lincoln Financial. Coverage is subject to reduction at ages 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee; however, coverage associated with salaries exceeding $50,000 is subject to imputed income in accordance with IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately upon eligibility.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributes 38.22% of each employee's salary to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System. Employees contribute 9.5% of salary. All retirement contributions are tax-deferred. Employee contributions are maintained in individual accounts and are refunded if an employee leaves BREC prior to retirement eligibility. After 25 years of service, employees may be eligible for additional benefits through the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions, available through convenient payroll deductions.
HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.
FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.
SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, hospital indemnity, life, LTD and STD.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2026*
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?
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How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in recreation programming, public programming, education or closely related field?
- Less than 5 years
- 5-7 years
- 8-10 years
- More than 10 years
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Have you been responsible for managing a program or departmental budget?
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Do you have at least (3) years of supervisory or management experience?
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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
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Do you have any certifications? If so, please list
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Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?
Required Question
