Superintendent Of Recreation examination
Superintendent Of Recreation open competitive examination (M1326H) for Hackensack. Open to residents of Bergen County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Hackensack · Symbol M1326H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Bergen County.
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| Symbol | M1326H |
|---|---|
| Title | Superintendent Of Recreation |
| Employer | Hackensack |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Bergen County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION (03834@) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Hackensack sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION:
Under direction, plans, promotes, organizes and administers a comprehensive recreation service for the community; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Administers the policies of the recreation board or authority responsible for community recreation.
- Plans, promotes, organizes, and administers a comprehensive community recreation service.
- Establishes administrative procedures to provide maximum service at a reasonable cost.
- Reviews effectiveness of the recreation service.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title mentions a master's degree and offers an experience-only path for applicants without it, 3 years of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION:
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience in recreation work involving planning, promoting, organizing, and/or directing a comprehensive recreation service or program for a community, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
License: Appointees may be required to possess valid certification as a Recreation Administrator issued by the New Jersey Board of Recreation Examiners. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessar
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Hackensack appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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