Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Gloucester, VA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 09260204-01 Department: PARKS AND RECREATION Opening Date: 09/26/2024 DescriptionHiring Salary: $55,028 +/- (Depending on Qualifications) Gloucester County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department seeks enthusiastic individual with leadership, customer service skills, teamwork, and teamwork abilities for sports, games, and arts activities to make a positive difference in Gloucester County. Come Join Our Team as the Senior Recreation Program Supervisor today! Under general supervision, the Senior Recreation Program Supervisor coordinates the planning, development, supervision and evaluation of recreation programs, classes and activities for all groups, ages and interest levels for the Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism. Employee must exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with employees, contractors, volunteers, general public, and program participants. Reports to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Job Highlights
- Supervises, schedules, and coordinates multiple, year-round recreation programs, athletic leagues, camps and special events.
- Prepares, develops and monitors program budgets, performance measures and statistics.
- Provides effective supervision of assigned full-time and part-time staff, volunteers, and contractors.
- Serves as contact and liaison to County staff and community partners, for training and best practices in assigned program area.
- Monitors activities to ensure the safety of employees, volunteers, participants and spectators at each associated park or facility.
- Facilitates use of recreation software and credit card machines to ensure efficient operations and exceptional customer service.
- Assists with planning and implementing special events and fundraisers.
- Assists with office supervision when necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
For a complete job description: Senior Recreation Program Supervisor Qualifications
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education or a related field.
- Five (5) years of experience in recreation work.
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver's license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
- Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination. Employee may be subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements.
- First Aid/CPR with AED Certification required (or ability to receive within 6 months of hire).
To be considered for this position, your online application must include your cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references. Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available. Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free WorkplaceOUR Community: Gloucester County Gloucester County Government offers an excellent benefit package that includes health care coverage, leave program and retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Gloucester County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees. Visit our for additional information: 01 What is your current highest level of education completed?
- I do not have a High School diploma or GED
- HS Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
02 If post secondary education is obtained, what field of study is your degree? In no post secondary education was obtained, please enter N/A as your response. 03 Do you possess a valid driver's license?
04 If you possess a valid driver's license, list the issuing state and expiration date. If not, please enter N/A as your response. 05 This position requires First Aid, AED & CPR certification within 6 months of employment. Are you able to meet this requirement?
06 Describe any experience you have related to program development, volunteer management or communications. Be sure to indicate which employer the experience relates. If none enter N/A as your response. 07 What, if any, supervisory or management experience do you have? If none enter N/A as your response. 08 Describe your experience handling complaints, requests, and or inquiries on services and programs under your supervision. 09 What measures do you think are appropriate for conflict resolution, such as name calling, threatening, or physical altercation, within athletic leagues? 10 Describe you professional experience with overseeing budgets. Be sure to indicate which employer the is experience is related. If you do not have this experience, enter N/A as your response. Required Question