Recreation Manager I

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

Overview

Recreation Manager I

Salary: $64,296.44 - $86,127.86 Annually
Location: Alexandria, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2027-00002
Department: Recreation Parks & Cultural Activities
Division: RECREATION SERV
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description: Recreation Manager I/ GS 19 — Sports/ Recreation Services Division

Join our Great City

The City of Alexandria is in Northern Virginia bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington, and Fairfax counties. Once within the original boundary stones that demarked the area of the Nation’s Capital, Alexandria is a part of the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. With a population of approximately 157,600 Alexandria is the sixth largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. About one-quarter of the City’s 15.47 square miles has been designated as a national or local historic district. The City of Alexandria is an independent City with no county affiliation and derives its governing authority from a Charter granted by the Virginia General Assembly. Virginia is a Dillon Rule state, allowing local governments only the authority granted to them by the Virginia Constitution or by the Virginia General Assembly in the City Charter or in general law. City Council is the governing body, which formulates policies for the administration of the City. The mayor is chosen on a separate ballot and presides over sessions of the Council. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Recreation Manager 1 for the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA).

A Message from the Director

Welcome to the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities. I am excited that you are considering joining our team. Every day, we have the privilege of serving a city that values connection, creativity, and community. Our parks, programs, and cultural spaces reflect Alexandria’s diversity and spirit, and our people are the heart of it all.

Hashim T. Taylor, Director
Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities

Position Overview

The Recreation Manager I (Sports) is responsible for the planning, administration, supervision, and evaluation of adult sports leagues, athletic facilities, special events, and recreational programming for the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA).

The Opportunity

• 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.

What You Should Bring

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of recreation and sports program administration, league operations, facility scheduling, staff supervision, customer service, and budget management.

About You

You are service-minded, dependable, and take pride in your work. You bring energy, professionalism, and a sense of purpose to every task, whether maintaining a park, supporting a program, or greeting visitors. By joining RPCA, you become part of a team that takes pride in serving Alexandria and shaping experiences that last a lifetime.

As part of RPCA, you will be expected to:

• Serve with purpose and approach each day with enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence
• Embody accountability and curiosity by taking initiative, asking questions, and seeking solutions
• Demonstrate teamwork and respect, supporting colleagues and fostering a positive, inclusive environment
• Stay responsive and reliable by being attentive, dependable, and engaged with the community
• Reflect our values through transparency, professionalism, and wholehearted dedication to service

Minimum & Additional Requirements

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 Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in recreation, sports management, facility operations, or program administration.
• Experience supervising staff, officials, instructors, and volunteers.
• Experience administering adult sports leagues and athletic facilities.
• Experience with RecTrac/WebTrac or similar recreation management software.

Notes

This position requires pre-employment background checks which include, but are not limited to, a criminal records check and drug screening.

TheCityofAlexandriaisanEqualOpportunityEmployerandvaluesdiversityinitsworkforce.Allqualifiedcandidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance,sexualorientation,genderidentityorexpression,familyresponsibilities,matriculation,politicalaffiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability.