Recreation Programs & Special Events Supervisor

City-of-Richmond,-Va; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities is seeking a qualified Recreation Program Supervisor to oversee programming, scheduling, and processing of permits for city facilities and special events. This role reports to the Recreation Program Manager for Special Events/Permits and involves leading staff, planning events, and ensuring compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities include strategic event planning, staff supervision, performance evaluations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, business or public administration.
• Five years of professional recreational programming and parks or facilities management experience.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
• Some assignments may require a background check, additional certifications and a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Assignments involving transportation may require a Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning for Special Events and oversee permits.
• Supervise staff assigned to operation and programming.
• Conduct performance evaluations for staff, interns, temporary staff and volunteers.
• Manage day-to-day operational activities of the scheduling division.
• Lead operational supervision for designated events and programs.
• Assist with creating reports and maintaining equipment.
• Issuance of facility permits and updating standard operating procedures.
• Work weekends and evening events.
• Conduct site tours.

Skills

Customer service

Program management

Staff training

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, business or public administration

Five years of professional recreational programming and parks/facilities management

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Tools

RecTrac

Rapids

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities is seeking a qualified Recreation Program Supervisor to oversee programming, scheduling, and processing of permits for city facilities and special events. This role reports to the Recreation Program Manager for Special Events/Permits and involves leading staff, planning events, and ensuring compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities include strategic event planning, staff supervision, performance evaluations, and