Athletic Programs Supervisor

City of Hopewell; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hopewell in Virginia is seeking a skilled Recreation Programs Supervisor to plan, implement, and evaluate diverse community programs across youth and senior divisions. You will supervise staff and volunteers, coordinate events, and manage the department’s operations and budget under limited supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in recreation management (or related field) or equivalent experience, plus certifications and a valid Virginia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license in Virginia.
• First Aid/ CPR/AED certification- Required. Must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Youth Sports Administrator/ Certified Sports Administrator - Required -Must obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Recruits, hires, trains, directs, supervises, evaluates, coaches, and disciplines division staff, volunteers, and contractors.
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates recreation programs across divisions (Community, Athletics, Senior).
• Oversees daily division operations including purchases, payroll data, and equipment maintenance.
• Develops flyers and marketing materials to publicize programs and events.
• Manages database entries for programs/events, maintains records and reports on materials, supplies, and monetary activities.
• Prepares and controls division budget; researches grants and external funding; participates in fundraising.
• Acts as liaison between the City and the community.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Teaching and communication

Organization and computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation management

Job description

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.

• Recruits, hires, trains, directs, supervises, evaluates, coaches, and disciplines division staff, volunteers, and contractors.
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates recreation programs of assigned division, i.e.:
  • Community Division: securing vendors and performers, organizing and monitoring events, activities, and classes for the summer programs.
  • Athletics Division: planning and monitoring athletic programs or events such as clinics and/or tournaments for the Youth and Adult groups, gym, or Skate Parks.
  • Senior Division: planning and monitoring the programs, events, trips, classes, etc. and ensuring transportation services for Senior Citizens and adults with physical, mental, or sensory challenges.
• Oversees the daily operations of respective division to include purchases, invoice payments, equipment maintenance and repairs, etc.
• Develops and produces flyers and other marketing materials to publicize programs and events.
• Inputs, maintains, and updates programs, events, and activities for assigned area in the department database; maintains records and reports on program materials, supplies, equipment, and monetary activities including payroll data.
• Prepares and controls budget for assigned division; researches grants, funding, and external resources for the assigned programs; participates in fundraising for specific projects.
• Acts as liaison between the City and the community.

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.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• 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.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional - Preferred

Knowledge:

• 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

Skills:

• Supervisory, managerial, and/or leadership skills for two or more years.
• Teaching, oral, and written communication skills.
• Organization, business management, and computer skills.

Abilities:

• 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and complete detail-oriented assignments in a timely manner.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Workers are exposed to temperature changes (athletic fields and storages, concession stands, etc.) or to outdoors conditions, extreme noise, irate customers, odors, pollen, and or dust.

Essential Physical Activities:

• Stooping, walking, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, talking, standing, crouching, finger movement.
• Typical weight handled up to 50 pounds, but occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds may be required.

DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.