SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION
Exam openExam status, as of November 4, 2026. Our captured announcement shows an open competitive examination for Hackensack (symbol M1326H) accepting applications until November 23, 2026. Confirm current status with CSC. Filing details and the Commission's application link · Exam schedule
Eligible lists, as of November 4, 2026. An eligible list is in force. The newest, for Hudson County, was promulgated September 24, 2026 and expires September 23, 2028, 2 names as issued. See the lists
Provisional hiring can precede the examination. See the provisional route
Rules that apply to this title
A guide to the rules, not legal advice.
To land Superintendent of Recreation in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
A master's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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See where to apply for this title →Examination announcements for this title
An open competitive announcement for this title is accepting applications, per the Civil Service Commission's list read on November 3, 2026. An announcement is an examination, not a vacancy; the announcement itself lists the fee, the requirements and how to file.
| Title | Symbol | State or local | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superintendent Of RecreationAll Departments | M1326H | LocalHackensackResidents of Bergen County | November 23, 2026 | Open How to apply | Announcement |
Promotional
A promotional announcement for this title is accepting applications as of November 3, 2026. A promotional examination produces its own eligible list and is open only to people who already hold permanent status in a qualifying title within the department named on the row, not across that employer generally; filing without eligibility means an ineligible determination and no refund of the fee.
| Title | Symbol | State or local, and unit who may file | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION$50,000 to $120,000 a yearPromoted from: Assistant Superintendent of Recreation | PM4270H | LocalWoodbridgeParks and Recreation | November 23, 2026 | Open | Announcement |
Previously announced, and no longer listed by the Commission
The Commission removes an announcement once it has closed and republishes nothing, so this examination is no longer on any of its own lists. We keep what we have read, here covering 2026. It cannot be filed for now; a title announced once is often announced again, so this is the record of whether that has happened.
| Title | Symbol | State or local, and unit | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superintendent Of RecreationOpen competitive | M1176H | LocalLower Twp | October 21, 2026 |
Every row is CSC's own; see the full announcement calendar.
Eligible lists for this title
An eligible list ranks the people who passed an examination, and appointments are made from it until it expires. One list for this title is on record, 1 still in force.
| State or local | Kind and symbol | Promulgated | Expires | On the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LocalHudson County | Open competitiveC0701H | September 24, 2026 | September 23, 2028 | 2 |
Read from the Civil Service Commission's eligible list site, which we have read since October 24, 2026. The Commission posts each list for three months after it is issued and we keep it after that. The count is the list as issued, before appointments, removals or appeals change it. This site shows list-level facts only.
Promotion paths the Commission has published
Titles the Commission accepted as feeders for this one
Holders of the title below were eligible to compete in a promotional examination for SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION.
- ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATIONstated by 1 employer
Each line comes from a promotional examination announcement, which sets its own eligibility for that employer and that examination — so this records what the Commission has accepted before, not a rule about who qualifies now. Most of these paths have been stated by a single employer, and the count beside each says how many. A promotional examination is also closed to anyone without permanent status in the unit the announcement names. How promotional eligibility works.
Salaries stated in examination announcements
One Civil Service Commission examination announcement has stated a salary for this title. Local pay is set by each employer under its own ordinance or contract, so this is one employer's figure for one position rather than a rate for the title.
| Employer | Salary as published | Basis | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| WoodbridgeParks and Recreation | $50,000.00 ~ $120,000.00 | A year | November 2026 |
Each figure is quoted as the Civil Service Commission printed it in that employer's announcement on the date shown. It is evidence of what was advertised then, not a statement of what the position pays now, and an announcement does not say whether a post is full or part time. No average, range or comparison is given across employers, because each sets its own pay and nothing here establishes that two of these positions are alike. Where an employer has announced the title more than once for the same department, only its most recent figure is shown. How this data is sourced.
Who employs this title
Superintendent of Recreation is used at one independent authority, South Jersey Transportation Authority.
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| South Jersey Transportation Authority | 1 |
Where this title is used
Superintendent of Recreation is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
Check whether an employer is a civil service jurisdiction · How local civil service works
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, plans, promotes, organizes and administers a comprehensive recreation service for the community; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
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. Studies community recreation needs and develops immediate and long-range plans to meet these needs. Establishes and maintains cooperative planning and working relationships with other local community agencies and interested individuals. Organizes, trains, and supervises subordinates, and provides them with needed advice and assistance. Prepares budget estimates and maintains records of expenditures. Directs the acquisition, design, construction, and operation of recreation facilities, and arranges for their maintenance and operation. Prepares reports and correspondence. Stimulates public interest in recreation activities. Establishes and maintains records of recreation activities and services, correspondence, personnel, and property. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
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 necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of methods used to prepare budget estimates. Knowledge of methods used to organize and administer a comprehensive recreation program. Ability to organize, develop, and coordinate recreation activities of the jurisdiction. Ability to efficiently administer the area and facilities of a recreation system. Ability to provide assignments and instruction to subordinates, and to supervise their work. Ability to stimulate interest in community recreation activities. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with local governing authorities and interested agencies and individuals. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
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. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience which must have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a Master's degree in Recreation or in Parks and Recreation Management from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience which must have been in a supervisory capacity. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
Independent study guides
- Management Test Battery (MTB) National Learning Corporation
- Manager/Administrator Test National Learning Corporation · general prep, not specific to this title
These commercial books are independent practice materials, not official CSC resources or a preview of your exam. Check the announcement and official candidate guidance first.