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Recreation Supervisor - Recreation

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Recreation Supervisor - Recreation

Salary

$50,624.05 - $84,620.59 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

13595

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Recreation Centers

Opening Date

11/03/2025

Closing Date

11/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

The City of Norfolk Department of Parks and Recreation is hiring for a Recreation Supervisor to plan, implement and evaluate a wide variety of programs within our Community Center sites. This position will be responsible for managing the overall operation of the center and supervise personnel to provide excellent customer service and be resources to residents visiting the center. As an integral part of Team Norfolk, the Recreation Supervisor may work on planning committees for city-wide activities and assist in implementing those activities.

Norfolk's d epartment of Parks and 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.

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Department Starting Hiring Salary: $50,624

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ Plans, implements, and evaluates a wide variety of programs at a community, day care, senior citizen center, or recreational center.

+ Manages the overall operation of centers and supervises personnel. Handles business/cash transactions.

+ Attends workshops to enhance skills and generate ideas for events. May work on planning committees for city-wide activities and assist in implementing those activities.

+ Manages a center or cluster of centers by conducting site visits, providing for control, safety and security of the facility, providing recommendations for improvement, monitoring the budget, evaluating programs, delivering supplies, interpreting policies, training and scheduling employees, and conducting performance evaluations.

+ Interacts with citizens by greeting customers, handling inquiries, addressing

+ Performs administrative activities by compiling and reviewing reports and schedules, submitting paperwork, collecting monies, and monitoring the budget.

+ Plans, implements and promotes events by collecting information, attending workshops to gain new skills and knowledge, consulting with staff for suggestions, and preparing flyers and announcements for upcoming activities.

+ Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates daily programs and special events.

+ Performs related duties by planning City-wide events, building floats, organizing logistics for City ground breaking, ribbon cuttings, oath of office, memorials, dedications, and recognition ceremonies, including setting up stages, tents, audio equipment, tables, and chairs.

+ Managerial responsibilities include supervision of subordinate’s performance, plan activities, special events, work schedules, field trips, staff assignments, committee assignments, and training for staff.

Education/Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field.

Two years' supervisory experience in recreation or related field.

Additional Information & Requirements

+ Valid Driver's License.

+ CPR/First Aid Certification within six months of employment.

Work Location: Various Community Centers within the City of Norfolk

Work Hours: Monday to Sunday; 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.; not to exceed 40 hours per week; flexible hours will apply including weekends, holidays, and special events.

+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

+ Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Some College

+ Technical/Vocational Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ No education listed

03

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Health, Fitness, Recreation or related field?

+ Yes

+ No

04

How many years of experience do you possess working in recreation? (Please ensure this experience is referenced above within the body of your application)

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1-2 years of experience

+ 2-4 years of experience

+ More than 4 years of experience

05

How many years of experience do you possess managing a facility which included facility safety and security, program evaluation, policy interpretation and staff supervision?

+ Less than one year

+ One to two years

+ Two to three years

+ Four or more years

06

Do you have any supervisory experience?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Briefly describe your supervisory experience and be sure to include the number of years and employees supervised.

08

Briefly describe your facility management experience. Include in your response the facility size and facility features/amenities.

09

This position requires a proficient level of computer skills. Please select the response that best describes your computer skill level, including using Microsoft Office.

+ I do not have any experience with Microsoft Office.

+ Beginner

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

10

Do you possess a current CPR/First Aid Certification?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I am a Veteran

+ I am a Disabled Veteran

13

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

14

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

15

A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

+ I have been convicted of a felony

+ I have been convicted of a misdemeanor

+ I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor

+ I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor

16

If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.

17

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

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