Recreation Program Supervisor - Permits and Scheduling
About The Position
The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities is seeking a qualified Recreation Program Supervisor. This position is responsible for providing supervisory oversight for the programming, scheduling and processing of permits for Mid-town Green, Dogwood Dell, Department Community Centers, Parks/Park facilities and the coordination and implementation of Special Events to include ribbon cutting ceremonies, Juneteenth, Grand Illumination, Film Productions and other City-wide events and activities. The Recreation Program Supervisor will work under the direction of the Recreation Program Manager for Special Events/Permits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, business or public administration
- Five years of professional recreational programming and parks or facilities management experience.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
- Some assignments may require a background check, additional certifications and a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
- Assignments involving transportation may require a Commercial Driver's License.
- Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, RecTrac Financial Software, Rapids, and Adobe InDesign.
- Knowledge of program management, planning, and implementation.
- Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques.
- Demonstrating professional customer service to internal and external customers.
- Designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives.
- Training staff members.
- Swimming in many different conditions.
- Managing budgets and expenditures.
- Maintaining accurate and complete records and reports.
- Interpreting state laws and regulations as well as city policies.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to think critically.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
- Ability to lead a team.
- Ability to identify problems and evaluate alternatives, negotiate, and recommend solutions.
- Ability to set goals and objectives.
- Ability to evaluate staff performance.
- Ability to supervise and train others.
- Ability to present ideas to an audience.
- Regularly walk, work with one's fingers, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions.
- Frequently stoop, lift, grasp, crouch, stand, balance, and reach.
- Occasionally climb, crawl, feel, kneel, push, pull, and feel.
- Medium work (exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects).
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic planning for Special Events.
- Supervise staff who are assigned to the areas of operation and programming.
- Conduct performance evaluations for staff, interns, temporary staff and volunteers.
- Manage the day-to-day operational activities of the scheduling division.
- Serve as lead operational supervisor for designated events & programs.
- Assist with creating reports and maintaining equipment.
- Issuance of facility permits and review and updating of standard operation procedures.
- Work weekends and evening events.
- Conduct site tours.
Benefits
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
