Recreation Program Manager Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

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.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• This position will 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

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses:

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

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

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, RecTrac Financial Software, Rapids, and Adobe InDesign
• Program management, planning, and implementation
• Records administration and maintenance techniques

Skills (some combination of the following):

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

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• 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

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements:

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.

Environmental Hazards: 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly walk, work with one's fingers, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions; frequently stoop, lift, grasp, crouch, stand, balance, and reach; and occasionally climb, crawl, feel, kneel, push, pull, and feel. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work (exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects), but may differ based on area of focus. The working conditions may contain environmental hazards, depending on area of focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

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