Recreation Program Supervisor - Athletics

Performs difficult skilled human support work planning, implementing, and evaluating a variety of recreational programs and activities for various age groups and special interests, supervising assigned staff, performs required administrative duties related to programs and activities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under limited supervision. 

• Supervises assigned division staff and volunteers; assign, direct, train, and inspect the work of staff and volunteers; coaches, counsels, disciplines, and evaluates staff performance; develops staff schedules. 
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates recreation programs of assigned division, i.e.:

• Events Division: securing vendors and performers, organizing and monitoring events, activities, and classes for various age groups including but not limited to out-of-school time programs. 
• Athletics Division: planning and monitoring athletic programs or events such as leagues, clinics and/or tournaments for the Youth and Adult groups, gym, or Skate Parks. 
• Community Division: planning and monitoring the programs, events, trips, classes, etc. and ensuring transportation services for Senior Citizens and adults with physical, mental, or sensory challenges to included but not limited to out-of-school time programs. 
• Oversees the daily operations of respective division to include purchases, invoice payments, equipment maintenance and repairs, etc.
• Develops and produces flyers and articles to publicize programs and events.
• Maintains and updates programs, events, and activities for assigned area in the department database; maintains records and reports on program materials, supplies, equipment, and monetary activities including payroll data.
• Prepares and controls budget for assigned division; researches grants, funding, and external resources for the assigned programs; participates in fundraising for specific projects.
• Required to work all city-wide special events and emergency operations.
• Serves as a liaison between the city and the community, fostering positive relationships through effective communication and collaboration. 
• Engage in various forms of interaction, including public speaking engagements and outreach opportunities, to promote city initiatives and gather community feedback. 
• Ensure community needs and concerns are addressed by actively participating in meetings, forums, and events.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation management, or related field and moderate experience in planning and executing recreation programs including budgeting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Experience with local government agencies – Preferred.
• Two years of experience supervising staff, volunteers, contractors, and/or instructors.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license - in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED – Preferred or within six months of hire for all Divisions.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional – Preferred for all Divisions.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist – Preferred for all Divisions.
• ServSafe Certification – Preferred for all Divisions.
• Certified Youth Sports Administrator – Preferred or within 18 months of hire for Athletics Division.

• General knowledge of public recreation or athletic programs and of age-specific groups’ behaviors. 

Skills:

• Supervisory/managerial skills.
• Teaching, oral, and written communication skills.
• Organization, business management, and computer skills.
• Customer focused customer service skills. 
• Drive up to 14-passaenger van/mini bus. 

Abilities:  

• Ability to manage physical demands of position.
• Ability to manage large crowds.
• Ability to use computer to create and send reports, correspondence, etc. 
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to deal with all levels of the general public and community organizations
• Ability to cater appropriate programs to respective age groups.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community, seeing value in multiple cultures and differing perspectives.
  

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed indoors, but worker is exposed to temperature changes (warehouses, covered loading docks, garages, etc.) or to outdoors conditions, extreme noise, irate customers, odors, or dust.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. 

Essential Physical Activities:

• Physical requirements include the ability to lift equipment (up to 50 lbs.)
• Stooping, walking, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, talking, standing, crouching, finger movement.