Recreation Manager I

City of Alexandria•Alexandria, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Alexandria is seeking a Recreation Manager I for the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA). This role is responsible for the planning, administration, supervision, and evaluation of adult sports leagues, athletic facilities, special events, and recreational programming. The City of Alexandria is a vibrant and historic city in Northern Virginia, part of the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, known for its redevelopment appeal and business growth. The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) focuses on serving a diverse community through its parks, programs, and cultural spaces, emphasizing connection, creativity, and community.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of recreation and sports program administration, league operations, facility scheduling, staff supervision, customer service, and budget management.
Service-minded, dependable, and takes pride in work.
Brings energy, professionalism, and a sense of purpose to every task.
Four-Year College Degree with completion of college-level courses in recreation, physical education, or fine arts; OR three years of progressively-responsible experience in community recreation work including some experience at the level of Recreation Coordinator; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in recreation, sports management, facility operations, or program administration.
Experience supervising staff, officials, instructors, and volunteers.
Experience administering adult sports leagues and athletic facilities.
Experience with RecTrac/WebTrac or similar recreation management software.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, implement, supervise, and evaluate adult sports leagues, tournaments, special events, and recreational programs.
Manage league operations including scheduling, standings, playoffs, roster management, and participant communication.
Oversee adult athletic programs including basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, and other recreational offerings.
Develop new sports programs and initiatives that respond to community interests and participation trends.
Manage program registration, scheduling, reporting, and participant records using RecTrac/WebTrac.
Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff, officials, instructors, and volunteers.
Coordinate scheduling and utilization of athletic fields, gymnasiums, courts, and recreational facilities.
Assist in developing and monitoring program budgets and revenue projections.
Build and maintain relationships with participants, officials, schools, community organizations, and affiliate groups.