Athletic Programs Manager I - Recreation Services

IMDiversity; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 64,296 - 86,128; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria in Northern Virginia is seeking a Recreation Manager I (Sports) to plan, administer, supervise, and evaluate adult sports leagues, athletic facilities, and recreational programs for the RPCA.

The role emphasizes league operations, scheduling, budgets, staff recruitment and training, facility coordination, and community engagement to deliver high-quality programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Four-Year College Degree with completion of college-level courses in recreation, physical education, or fine arts; 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.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferred: Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in recreation, sports management, facility operations, or program administration.
• Preferred: Experience supervising staff, officials, instructors, and volunteers.
• Preferred: Experience administering adult sports leagues and athletic facilities.
• Preferred: 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.

Skills

Program administration

League operations

Facility scheduling

Staff supervision

Customer service

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, or fine arts

Master's degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

RecTrac/WebTrac

Job description

The City of Alexandria in Northern Virginia is seeking a Recreation Manager I (Sports) to plan, administer, supervise, and evaluate adult sports leagues, athletic facilities, and recreational programs for the RPCA.

The role emphasizes league operations, scheduling, budgets, staff recruitment and training, facility coordination, and community engagement to deliver high-quality programs.