Athletic Programs Supervisor

City of Hopewell • Recreation and Parks, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation management, or related field or moderate experience in planning, implementing and evaluating athletic programs including but not limited to budgeting and scheduling, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Certified Youth Sports Administrator/ Certified Sports Administrator- Required - Must obtain within 12 months of hire.
• First Aid/ CPR/AED certification- Required. Must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• General knowledge of public recreation or athletic programs and of age-specific groups’ behaviors.
• General knowledge of athletic field maintenance and sport rules and regulations
• Supervisory, managerial, and/or leadership skills for two or more years.
• Teaching, oral, and written communication skills.
• Organization, business management, and computer skills.
• Ability to deal with all levels of the general public and to cater appropriate programs to respective age groups.
• Ability to manage large athletic events.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and complete detail-oriented assignments in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Recruits, hires, trains, directs, supervises, evaluates, coaches, and disciplines division staff, volunteers, and contractors.
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates recreation programs of assigned division, i.e.: Community Division: securing vendors and performers, organizing and monitoring events, activities, and classes for the summer programs. Athletics Division: planning and monitoring athletic programs or events such as clinics and/or tournaments for the Youth and Adult groups, gym, or Skate Parks. Senior 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.
• Oversees the daily operations of respective division to include purchases, invoice payments, equipment maintenance and repairs, etc.
• Develops and produces flyers and other marketing materials to publicize programs and events.
• Inputs, 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.
• Acts as liaison between the City and the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level