Community and Sports Recreation Manager presso City of Hillsboro, OR

About the Department

Help Lead Community Programs That Connect and Inspire

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 3–4 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

• Modernize and expand programs: Lead enhancements to existing sports and recreation offerings while investing in staff development

• Strengthen community partnerships: Deepen collaboration with the Hillsboro School District through the Zone Afterschool Program

• Refine facility operations: Revise and implement a refreshed operational strategy for the Tyson Recreation Center

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 organizations—where 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:

• Build trusted relationships with diverse teams and partners

• Lead inclusive, high-quality programming with confidence

• Make timely, informed decisions in dynamic environments

• Bring expertise in ADA standards, adaptive recreation, and cost recovery

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Public Administration, Education, or related field

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in parks and recreation program or facility management, including two (2) years of supervisory experience

• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that supports successful job performance

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (required within 3 months of hire)

Other Qualifications

Tentative Recruitment Timeline* 

*This schedule is subject to change based on City of Hillsboro needs.

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.