Recreation Supervisor-VETS

Prince William County Government•Prince William County, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation has an exciting opportunity for a Recreation Supervisor to lead the daily operations, programming, and services at Veterans Memorial Park. This position provides leadership for a dynamic recreation environment and plays an essential role in creating positive experiences for the community, staff, and park guests. The Recreation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations, developing and evaluating recreational programs and special events, supporting facility and park operations, supervising and developing staff, and ensuring a high level of customer service. The position works collaboratively with department leadership, staff, community partners, and the public to meet community needs and provide safe, welcoming, and engaging recreational opportunities. The Recreation Supervisor provides professional leadership and administrative oversight for the programs, services, staff, and daily operations of Veterans Memorial Park. This position serves as a key leader within the park, balancing operational responsibilities with a strong focus on staff development, program quality, customer service, and community engagement. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, promoting, monitoring, and evaluating recreation programs and special events; supervising, training, coaching, and evaluating year-round and seasonal staff; coordinating daily operational needs; addressing customer and facility concerns; and ensuring established policies, procedures, and safety standards are followed. And the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, to include managing multiple priorities and responding effectively to the needs of staff, customers, and the community. The Recreation Supervisor is a visible and hands-on leader who builds strong relationships with staff and the community while fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment. The position is expected to identify opportunities for improvement, respond effectively to changing operational needs, and help create a strong sense of community and belonging at Veterans Memorial Park. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced, hands-on, well organized, forward-thinking, honest, and adaptable. This Recreation Supervisor won’t simply accept the status quo; they will consistently look for new and better ways to achieve the Department’s goals, deliver programs, and improve operations. They will move past the mindset of “This is how we’ve always done it” and won’t hesitate to explore new ideas and approaches.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
5 years of experience in recreation management, parks and recreation, facility operations, or a related field
Valid driver’s license is required
Criminal background checks on all hires 18 years and older
Fingerprinting required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Management, Public Administration, or a related field
Five or more years of public recreation management experience, including three or more years of supervisory experience
Experience coordinating recreation programs, facility operations, events, or related services
Local government experience
Experience managing a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive, positive team culture
Experience overseeing a variety of recreation programs and services, including children’s programming, aquatics, food and beverage operations, and facility rentals
Experience managing site-based operations, program management, compliance, customer service, and business operations
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP ) certification
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification
Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Instructor certification

Responsibilities

Overseeing daily operations
Developing and evaluating recreational programs and special events
Supporting facility and park operations
Supervising and developing staff
Ensuring a high level of customer service
Planning, implementing, promoting, monitoring, and evaluating recreation programs and special events
Supervising, training, coaching, and evaluating year-round and seasonal staff
Coordinating daily operational needs
Addressing customer and facility concerns
Ensuring established policies, procedures, and safety standards are followed
Managing multiple priorities and responding effectively to the needs of staff, customers, and the community
Identifying opportunities for improvement
Responding effectively to changing operational needs
Creating a strong sense of community and belonging at Veterans Memorial Park