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Recreation Supervisor - Athletics

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Recreation Supervisor - Athletics

Salary

$50,624.05 - $84,620.59 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

13474

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Athletics

Opening Date

11/20/2025

Closing Date

12/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

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

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ 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 sponsorships 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.

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 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 6months of employment.

The 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 inter-personal, 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.

Additional Information & Requirements

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.

+ 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 (6 months or more)

+ Vocational/Technical Degree

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

03

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Health & Fitness, Recreation, Physical Education or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have experience programming athletic events/leagues for both youth and adults?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have any supervisory experience?

+ Yes

+ No

06

How many years of experience do you have working in the recreation/athletic field?

+ Less than 1 year of experience

+ 1 to 3 years of experience

+ 3 to 5 years of experience

+ 5 to 7 years of experience

+ 7 or more years of experience

+ I do not have any experience.

07

Please describe your experience programming athletic events and or leagues.

08

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

+ Less than one year

+ One to two years

+ Two to three years

+ Four or more years

09

Please describe your supervisory experience including the number of people you have supervised and their job titles.

10

Do you have experience creating schedules for leagues/tournaments?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Please list the software programs you have used to create schedules.

12

Do you have experience developing and maintaining budgets?

+ Yes

+ No

13

If yes to the previous question, please describe your experience with developing and maintaining budgets.

14

This position requires working nights and weekends as needed. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

15

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

16

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

17

Are you a qualified military spouse? (An individual who is certified by the designated local agency as being a spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces)

+ Yes

+ No

18

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

19

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."

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