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Hopewell Recreation & Parks in Hopewell, VA, is seeking an experienced recreation professional to plan, implement, and evaluate diverse programs for all ages, supervising staff and volunteers. The role includes program development, budgeting, marketing, and data management within the department.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in recreation management or related field, plus relevant certifications and strong leadership, communication, and budgeting skills.
Salary: $48,978.63 - $49,958.20 Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
Recreation
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, performs required administrative duties related to programs and activities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under limited supervision.
Minimum Education and Experience:
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.
Essential Physical Activities:
Stooping, walking, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, talking, standing, crouching, finger movement.
Work Environment:
Essential Physical Activities: