Recreation Programs Lead: Plan, Staff & Engage

NRPA Leadership Development Network; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Parks and Recreation, DE is seeking a Recreation Program Supervisor I in Dover to plan and supervise major recreation activities. The role involves independent work under limited supervision with regular reporting.

The position requires a 4-year degree in a related field, staff oversight, and strong communication skills. Duties include coordinating events, marketing, budgeting, and collaboration with community groups.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in leisure science, parks and recreation, physical education or related field and recreation programming or other related experience.
• Must pass substance abuse and criminal background investigation.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; speak effectively; build relationships with coworkers, supervisors, officials, agencies, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, schedule, implement and evaluate a diversified recreation program within a designated area.
• Recruit, supervise, direct, and evaluate staff, officials, coaches, and instructors.
• Coordinate program area activities with other County recreational programs.
• Advise community groups on organization of recreation programs.
• Assist in marketing activities via social media posts, flyers, display slides, and digital guides.
• Prepare activity budget and compile statistics and reports.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and coordinate with private sector for co-sponsoring events.

Skills

Public relations

Speaking effectively

Team supervision

PC skills/basic software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in leisure science/parks & recreation/physical education

Tools

Personal computers

Social media basics

Job description

Kent County Parks and Recreation, DE is seeking a Recreation Program Supervisor I in Dover to plan and supervise major recreation activities. The role involves independent work under limited supervision with regular reporting.

The position requires a 4-year degree in a related field, staff oversight, and strong communication skills. Duties include coordinating events, marketing, budgeting, and collaboration with community groups.