Recreation Supervisor - Athletics

The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a Recreation Supervisor for our Athletics division. This position is tasked to plan, implement and evaluate a wide variety of programs at City recreational centers. The Supervisor manages the overall operation of centers and supervises personnel. This is a forward-facing position that may work on planning committees for city-wide activities and assist in implementing those activities.

Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Department Hiring Salary: $50,624

• Coordinates and leads the planning, organizing, promotion, implementation and evaluation of athletic program administration and athletic fee-based classes and programs.
• Manages the daily operations of the Athletic office to include staff supervision, scheduling, facility maintenance and security; develops emergency plans.
• Supervises, schedules, assigns and evaluates subordinates and volunteers.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively supervise subordinates and work in a team environment.
• Coordinates, plans, cultivates, and secures sponsor ships for programs and activities; develops partnerships to enhance programs.
• Develops revenue and non-revenue producing programs.
• Supervises and coordinates marketing and public relations functions; oversees media contacts and advertising functions.
• Performs personnel related functions such as interviewing, making hiring recommendations, scheduling, staff development, performance evaluation and recommending disciplinary action.
• Coordinates and develops budget proposals; monitors expenditures; recommends and implements cost saving and operational improvements. Prepares grant submittals.
• Prepares a variety of reports and written correspondence; maintains statistical records.
• Promotes events and programs by developing and making public presentations; represents the City in public forums.
• Investigates and responds to public inquiries or complaints.
• Operates a variety of equipment including recreational/athletic equipment, office equipment, and a computer.
• Ability to interpret and enforce all sports by-laws, rules and regulations.

• Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge typically acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in recreation, fitness, aquatics, athletics or related field.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CPR/AED and First Aid (preferred) or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Preferred candidate will possess a minimum of three years of experience in athletic programming and have supervisory experience.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to see, hear, stand/walk for extended periods of time, lift from ground to above shoulder, climb, bend, stoop, sit, push, pull, perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and utilize telephone communications.

Work Location: 1612 Willow Wood Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m.

- 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. Hours are flexible. 40 hours per week. Additional evening and weekend hours as required.