Lead Community Recreation Programs & Events

City of Hopewell; Hopewell (VA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of Hopewell seeks an experienced recreation professional to plan, implement, and evaluate diverse programs for all ages. You will supervise staff and volunteers, coordinate budgeting and fundraising, and ensure safety and quality across events and facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in recreation management or related field, plus relevant experience. A valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid certification are required or obtained within six months of hire.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in recreation management or related field or moderate experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs.
• Licenses/certifications: valid driver’s license; First Aid/ CPR/AED certification (within 6 months); CPR/ AED preferred.
• Knowledge of public recreation programs, age-specific groups, childcare programming, and safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate staff, volunteers, and contractors.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate recreation programs and events, including summer camps, trips, classes, and transportation.
• Oversee daily division operations: purchases, invoicing, equipment maintenance, and reports.
• Develop flyers and marketing materials; manage program data in department database; track payroll expenditures.
• Prepare and control division budget; seek grants and external funding; participate in fundraising.
• Work city-wide events and emergency operations; serve as liaison with community.

Conocimientos

Supervisory/leadership

Teaching/communication

Organization/administration

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in recreation management

Descripción del empleo

City of Hopewell seeks an experienced recreation professional to plan, implement, and evaluate diverse programs for all ages. You will supervise staff and volunteers, coordinate budgeting and fundraising, and ensure safety and quality across events and facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in recreation management or related field, plus relevant experience. A valid driver's license and CPR/First Aid certification are required or obtained within six months of hire.