Job Description
The town of Falmouth seeks an experienced, collaborative, and service-oriented professional to lead its Beach Division and oversee the ten public beaches. This full-time, year-round, benefit-eligible position works 40 hours weekly and leads the staff, services, and operations that make Falmouth’s beaches safe, accessible, welcoming, and enjoyable.
Position Structure and Planned Transition: The selected candidate will initially serve as Assistant Recreation Director for Beaches, leading Beach Division operations. Town management will seek April 2027 Town Meeting approval to transition the position to Beach Director under the Technical, Administrative, and Management (TAM) Grade T-9 wage schedule. If approved, the selected candidate will transition without reapplication. The proposed title, classification, and future compensation are subject to Town Meeting approval.
Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Assistant Town Manager, this position recruits, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates approximately 150 seasonal employees; oversees lifeguard, swim instruction, and parking operations; develops safety procedures and emergency response protocols; administers revenue collection, budgets, payroll, purchasing, and financial records; coordinates beach maintenance and facilities readiness; responds to public concerns; and develops long-range plans to improve beach services, safety, and accessibility.
The schedule varies seasonally and includes summer weekends, early mornings, holidays, periodic evening meetings, and extended or irregular hours as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in recreation management, leisure studies, or a related field and five years of progressively responsible related experience, including two years supervising beach or recreational programs, preferably in a municipal setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid driver’s license and current American Red Cross Lifeguard Management, CPR, First Aid, and First Responder certifications are required.
Compensation and Benefits: Initial pay is $39.24–$40.81/hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Subject to Town Meeting approval, the anticipated starting annual salary range is $105,000–$117,000. Comprehensive benefits.
Preference Date to Apply: Monday, Oct. 26 by 4:30 p.m.
About the town of Falmouth as an employer: The town of Falmouth is a people-centered municipality committed to public service excellence. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive work culture grounded in professionalism, collaboration, and accountability, and we invest in our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. All applicants must be able to interact and work effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, ages, and identities.