Community and Sports Recreation Manager

Community And Sports Recreation Manager

The City of Hillsboro is seeking a skilled and community-focused Community and Sports Recreation Manager to lead engaging programs and facilities that foster connection, wellness, and play.

About Hillsboro Parks & Recreation

The Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing equitable access to programs, cultural experiences, and safe, welcoming spaces. The department oversees 35 parks, including four fenced, off-leash dog parks, and spraygrounds with fountains and water play features for people of all ages. Hillsboro Parks & Recreation also operates nine recreation facilities and offers hundreds of programs that foster wellness, creativity, and community connection. Within these opportunities Hillsboro parks create collaborations and partnerships that allows community to recreate through sports. Partnerships with Washington County, Hillsboro School District and Tri-met allow for program offering and all age levels.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Community and Sports Recreation Manager, you'll oversee youth and adult sports leagues, signature facilities like the Tyson Recreation Center and Outdoors In, and the Zone Afterschool Program in partnership with the Hillsboro School District. You'll provide staff supervision, shape program offerings, and ensure operations meet both safety regulations and community expectations.

Key responsibilities include :

• Supervise 34 full-time staff and oversee part-time recreation and event personnel
• Manage daily operations and programming at Tyson Recreation Center, Outdoors In, and sport leagues
• Build and sustain partnerships with the Hillsboro School District and community stakeholders
• Evaluate and improve programs based on participation trends and community needs
• Recruit, train, and evaluate staff and volunteers
• Ensure all facilities and programs meet safety, accessibility, and regulatory standards
• Oversee budgets, monitor expenditures, and prepare program reports
• Plan, organize, and oversee programs including sports league scheduling, after-school programs, community events, and facility activities

Current and Upcoming Projects

What You'll Need to Succeed

The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and leads with empathy, accountability, and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. You bring operational expertise in recreation, program design, and facility management, paired with proven experience mentoring employees to grow professionally. Candidates should have community-based experience such as schools, universities, nonprofits, or robust parks and recreation organizationswhere you've managed sports leagues, coordinated after-school programs, and built strong community partnerships. Your leadership with youth programming and your ability to collaborate across sectors make you an exceptional fit for this role.

You'll excel in this role if you :

Acceptable Experience and Training

Licenses & Certifications

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Application Opens : October 13, 2025

Application Closes : November 2, 2025

Application Reviews : Completed November 17, 2025

Round 1 Interviews : Week of December 1, 2025

Round 2 Interviews : Week of December 15, 2025

Final Candidate Selection : January 2026

Anticipated Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position with an anticipated Monday Friday, 8 : 00 AM 5 : 00 PM shift. Occasional evening or weekend hours are expected based on program and facility needs.

Bilingual incentive pay available : Employees who can demonstrate the ability to speak Spanish, or any language spoken by over ten percent (10%) of City residents as documented by the most recent U.S. Census, at a proficiency level determined by a fluency test administered by the City, will receive a monthly premium of three percent (3%) of their regular base pay. Full-Time Benefits : Enjoy the perks of a Full-time, benefited position. For details on eligible benefits, please refer to the Full Time Employee Benefits Guide.