Posted: Dec 29, 2025
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Parks and Recreation Supervisor

City of Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Salary: $59,862.40 - $92,788.80 Annually
Application Deadline: Jan 4, 2026
Recreation

PARKS & RECREATION SUPERVISOR duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Facility Management

  • Effectively oversee the operation of a municipal recreation center to include front desk, walking tracks, weight rooms, gymnasiums, group fitness studios, racquet ball courts, dance studios, classroom spaces and game rooms. 
  • Ensure effective facility supervision by performing daily, weekly, monthly and annual preventive maintenance
  • Coordinate use of facility space with other departmental units (including Aquatics, Fitness & Wellness, Inclusion Services, Early Childhood, Therapeutic Recreation, Sports Management and Out of School Time)
  • Effectively assess facility operations and the enforcement of City policies, procedures and safety practices
  • Oversee the investigation of incidents and accidents occurring within the facility and ensure corrective action is initiated
  • Work with Strategic Initiatives Unit to understand demographics, trends, and citizen priorities.
  • Coordinate with Building Maintenance regarding facility projects, repairs and building updates.

Supervision

  • Provide leadership and supervision to all full-time and part-time team members in the Recreation Center Services units for hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and discipline.
  • Promote team work and serve as a catalyst for a positive work environment.
  • Work with youth, teens, adults and seniors with diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
  • Identify staff roles and responsibilities; set clear goals, expectations and accountability measures.
  • Manage personnel matters and interpersonal working relationships.
  • Build strong internal communications with facility team members and external communications with other work units, center members, citizens, and other City employees
  • Coordinate the scheduling of programs, classes, activities and space utilization
  • Review staff schedules and payroll
  • Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Recreation Programming

  • Ensure staff provide innovative and engaging programs and services for all ages to meet the diverse needs of the community
  • Oversee the implementation of special events for recreation center members and non-members
  • Build relationships and initiate collaborative projects with a variety of community groups and partners
  • Serve as a community liaison.
  • Oversee contracts and service agreements. 

Front Desk Operations

  • Provide leadership and supervision of the Front Desk operations including collection and reconciliation of revenue for memberships, classes and program registration
  • Work with Creative HQ unit on membership incentives, advertising, and promotional campaigns.
  • Learn ActiveNet registration database to review and audit transactions and customer accounts
  • Utilize Microsoft computer applications and databases including Oracle and ActiveNet
  • Provide procurement guidance and assistance to staff

Financial

  • Complete monthly reconciliation reports
  • Monitor and track expenditures
  • Collect and analyze statistical data and assist with budget preparation 
  • Learn Oracle financial database, review staff purchases and follow purchasing guidelines
  • Coordinate the purchasing functions for the building (Recreation Supplies, Office Supplies, Weight Room Equipment, etc.
  • Review and approve reduced fee applications.

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

Full Time Perks –

Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:

  • 13+ Holidays
  • Annual Leave and Sick Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
  • Legal and Identity Theft Protection
  • Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
  • Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)
  • Hybrid - 457 Cash Match
  • Hybrid - Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care)
  • Optional Life Insurance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
  • Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave