Recreation Program Supervisor - Permits and Scheduling

The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities is seeking a qualified Recreation Program Supervisor. This position is responsible for providing supervisory oversight for the programming, scheduling and processing of permits for Mid-town Green, Dogwood Dell, Department Community Centers, Parks/Park facilities and the coordination and implementation of Special Events to include ribbon cutting ceremonies, Juneteenth, Grand Illumination, Film Productions and other City-wide events and activities.

The Recreation Program Supervisor will work under the direction of the Recreation Program Manager for Special Events/Permits.

• provide strategic planning for Special Events.
• Supervise staff who are assigned to the areas of operation and programming.
• Conduct performance evaluations for staff, interns, temporary staff and volunteers.
• Manage the day-to-day operational activities of the scheduling division.
• Serves as lead operational supervisor for designated events & programs.
• Assist with Creating reports and maintaining equipment.
• Issuance of facility permits and review and updating of standard operation procedures
• Work weekends and evening events.
• Conduct site tours

• 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.

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

• Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, Rec Trac Financial Software, Rapids, and Adobe In Design
• Program management, planning, and implementation
• Records administration and maintenance techniques

• Demonstrating professional customer service to internal and external customers
• Designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives
• Training staff members
• Swimming in many different conditions
• Managing budgets and expenditures
• Maintaining accurate and complete records and reports
• Interpreting state laws and regulations as well as city policies

• Problem solve
• Think critically
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals
• Lead a team
• Identify problems and evaluate alternatives, negotiate, and recommend solutions
• Set goals and objectives
• Evaluate staff performance
• Supervise and train others
• Present ideas to an audience

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.