Parks & Recreation Program Supervisor

Parks & Recreation Program Supervisor - Athletic Supervisor
 The City of Roanoke is seeking an Athletics Program Supervisor to implement and supervise the professional planning, design, improvement and implementation of public sports management, athletic programs, and other recreational services. Supervision is exercised over part-time and temporary staff, including Recreation Instructors, Recreation Assistants, Scorekeepers, and volunteers.  It is a professional position requiring comprehensive and extensive knowledge of all aspects of sports management principles and practices as related to both programming and athletic turf maintenance.  Its purpose is to provide quality athletic programs that invite residents and visitors to use our city's athletic amenities while establishing and maintaining sustainable practices that encourage environmental sensitivity and stewardship.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree from a four–year college with a major in recreation, leisure services or related field; one year related experience and/or training in recreation and leisure services; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The City of Roanoke is an employer committed to public service, equal opportunity, a drug/alcohol free workplace and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Pre-employment drug screenings are administered to all employees.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is an exempt position.SUMMARY
Performs work that involves planning, organizing, promoting and developing a variety of City-wide or facility based recreational opportunities for area residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists in the planning, coordination and implementation of recreation programs; supervises and evaluates programs

Recruits, interviews, hires, supervises and evaluates part-time program staff

Evaluates programs and make recommendations regarding their continuation

Coordinates and plans recreation services with schools, community organizations, church groups, recreation centers and other agencies, obtain all appropriate permits.

Determines program content and scope; sets goals and evaluates effectiveness

Assists in the preparation of and makes recommendations regarding budgets; monitors expenditures and allocates funds.
Researches and submits grants for funding for new or existing programs. 
Promotes programs and services through news releases, flyers, and other available media resourcesPurchases materials and supplies as requested and/or required

Leads programs, activities or community events including summer programs; assists with the registration process

Provides for the safe operation of city vehicles (training staff, transporting participants, maintenance).

Schedules, coordinates and ensures the preparation of recreation centers and other facilities for use

Conducts research and writes reports regarding recreational services

Serves on committees and maintains relationships with leaders in the community

Assists in preparation of part-time payroll

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Supervision may be exercised over volunteers, instructors and part-time staff.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
 QUALIFICATIONS 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a major in recreation, leisure services or related field;  one to two years related experience and/or training in recreation and leisure services; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
 LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, risk management plans, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and prepare correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of citizens or employees of organization. Ability to serve as department's liaison with community groups. 

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to understand and carry out instructions provided in written, or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Professional certification as needed and required.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is oftentimes louder than normal.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in  a classification