Programs Supervisor

Gfoat; Southlake, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

TMRS retirement with City matching 2:1

Vacation (3 weeks after 1 year)

Sick and Holiday pay

LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance

Longevity Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Champions Club membership at The Marq

Training and City certifications

Employee Assistance Program

Free Library card

Job summary

The City of Southlake is seeking a Programs Supervisor to provide leadership within the Recreation Division. You will oversee high-quality programming and facility operations, coordinating a diverse portfolio of experiences from Summer Camp Mania to community events.

Build and lead a team, recruit instructors, manage budgets, and ensure programs meet community needs. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and capable of juggling multiple priorities while engaging residents and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Event and Sports Management, Parks & Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of relevant recreation, athletics, and/or programming experience with supervisory experience.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR, First Aid and AED certification.
• Flexible schedule for daytime, evening, and weekend programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, promotion, implementation and day-to-day operation of diverse recreation programs.
• Coordinate facilities, resources, and monitor registration and participation.
• Manage program expenditures and evaluate program performance and financial sustainability.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise recreation staff; develop relationships with contract instructors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field

Tools

CPRP certification

CPR/First Aid/AED

Job description

*Only applications submitted on the City of Southlake Employment page will be reviewed and considered*

Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented recreation professional who thrives on bringing programs and experiences to life? Do you enjoy balancing the big picture with the countless details it takes to successfully plan, promote, and deliver exceptional recreation programs?

The City of Southlake Community Services Department is seeking a Programs Supervisor to provide leadership within our Recreation Division. This position is ideal for a proactive professional who excels at organization, communication, and follow-through while managing multiple programs, priorities, staff, contractors, budgets, and deadlines simultaneously.

The Southlake Way inspires us to respectfully deliver excellent services, creating positive and lasting impressions. Learn more about our values.

What You Will Be Doing:

Our professionals are the most important resource in our service commitment to our customers. We nurture a progressive environment where challenging, empowered, and purposeful work is celebrated.

The Program Supervisor supervises and oversees high-quality recreation programming and facility operations for the Recreation Division. The Programs Supervisor leads the planning, development, promotion, implementation, and day-to-day operation of a diverse portfolio of recreation programs and community experiences. This position works closely with residents, participants, volunteers, contract instructors, City employees, and community partners to deliver high-quality programming that responds to the interests and needs of the Southlake community.

From signature experiences such as Summer Camp Mania, Breakfast with Santa, and the Sweetheart Dance to year-round recreation programming for a variety of ages and interests, the Programs Supervisor oversees programs from concept through execution. Responsibilities include evaluating community needs and program opportunities, establishing long-range program goals, coordinating facilities and resources, monitoring registration and participation, managing program expenditures, and evaluating program performance and financial sustainability.

A key component of this role is building and leading the team that brings these programs to life. The Programs Supervisor recruits, hires, trains, schedules, and supervises recreation staff and identifies and develops relationships with high-quality contract instructors who can bring new, engaging, and specialized programming to the community.

This position will have some daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday hours for scheduled programs and events.

The Benefits of Working in Southlake:

Competitive pay and exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement program (TMRS) with City matching 2:1
Vacation (3 weeks after 1 year), Sick, and Holiday pay
City paid LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance
Longevity Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Complimentary membership to Champions Club at The Marq Southlake
Ongoing training, City-provided certifications
Employee Assistance Program
Free Library card

What You Bring To Us:

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Event and Sports Management, Parks & Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, or equivalent.
At least two (2) to five (5) years of relevant recreation, athletics, and/or programming experience. Supervisory experience required.
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and AED Certification.
Ability to remain flexible with your schedule. This position will have some daytime, evening, and weekend hours due to programming and events that are managed by this position.
You work for the greater good of the City and live the values every day.
You graciously serve those who live, work, and play here.
You are a good steward of City resources and are empowered to make decisions aligned with the City's strategy.
You anticipate customer needs and relentlessly pursue solutions.
You take pride in your work. It's your community!
You are warm and sincere and listen with empathy.
You own the experience and make each moment memorable.

Applications will be accepted until August 24th, 2026.