Recreation Supervisor

The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a Recreation Supervisor to plans, implement, and evaluate a wide variety of programs at a community, day care, senior citizen center, or recreational center. This position manages the overall operation of centers and supervises personnel, handles business/cash transactions, attends workshops to enhance skills and generate ideas for events. The Recreation Supervisor may also 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 include but are not limited to:

• 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 concerns, and providing information.

• Performs administrative activities by compiling and reviewing reports and schedules, completing inventory, submitting paperwork, collecting monies, and maintaining/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 groundbreaking, 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.

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 in Recreation or a related field.

Two years' supervisory experience in recreation, fitness, aquatics, athletics or related field.

• Valid Driver's License.
• CPR/First Aid Certification within six months of employment.

Work Location: 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

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.