Athletic Programs Supervisor

Athletic Programs Supervisor

Salary

$48,978.63 - $49,958.20 Annually

Location

Recreation and Parks, VA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

REC092226

Department

Recreation

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Performs advanced skilled support work to include planning, implementing, and evaluating a variety of recreational programs and activities for various age groups and special interests, supervising assigned staff, performs required administrative duties related to programs and activities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Examples of Duties

• Recruits, hires, trains, directs, supervises, evaluates, coaches, and disciplines division staff, volunteers, and contractors.

• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates recreation programs of assigned division, i.e.:

• Community Division: securing vendors and performers, organizing and monitoring events, activities, and classes for the summer programs.

• Athletics Division: planning and monitoring athletic programs or events such as clinics and/or tournaments for the Youth and Adult groups, gym, or Skate Parks.

• Senior Division: planning and monitoring the programs, events, trips, classes, etc. and ensuring transportation services for Senior Citizens and adults with physical, mental, or sensory challenges.

• Oversees the daily operations of respective division to include purchases, invoice payments, equipment maintenance and repairs, etc.

• Develops and produces flyers and other marketing materials to publicize programs and events.

• Inputs, maintains, and updates programs, events, and activities for assigned area in the department database; maintains records and reports on program materials, supplies, equipment, and monetary activities including payroll data.

• Prepares and controls budget for assigned division; researches grants, funding, and external resources for the assigned programs; participates in fundraising for specific projects.

• Acts as liaison between the City and the community.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in recreation management, or related field or moderate experience in planning, implementing and evaluating athletic programs including but not limited to budgeting and scheduling, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Certified Youth Sports Administrator/ Certified Sports Administrator- Required - Must obtain within 12 months of hire.

• First Aid/ CPR/AED certification- Required. Must obtain within 6 months of hire.

• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional - Preferred

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of public recreation or athletic programs and of age-specific groups' behaviors.

• General knowledge of athletic field maintenance and sport rules and regulations

Skills:

• Supervisory, managerial, and/or leadership skills for two or more years.

• Teaching, oral, and written communication skills.

• Organization, business management, and computer skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to deal with all levels of the general public and to cater appropriate programs to respective age groups.

• Ability to manage large athletic events.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to prioritize and complete detail-oriented assignments in a timely manner.

Supplemental Information

Work Environment:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Workers are exposed to temperature changes (athletic fields and storages, concession stands, etc.) or to outdoors conditions, extreme noise, irate customers, odors, pollen, and or dust.

Essential Physical Activities:

• Stooping, walking, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, talking, standing, crouching, finger movement.

• Typical weight handled up to 50 pounds, but occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds may be required.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

For more information on benefits provided by the City of Hopewell, please visit the link below:

https://hopewellva.gov/202/Benefits-Plans

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. Selected answers must be indicated within your application. 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

If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee and may be required to remain at your worksite or to report to a worksite following a declared County emergency to respond to the needs of the citizens of the City of Hopewell. This may involve working odd hours, including nights and weekends, for an indeterminate amount of time depending on the emergency. Are you able to comply with this provision?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, sports management, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following best represents your experience and/or training involving recreation program development and management, youth and adult athletic and fitness programs administration, budget development, supervision, and personal computer operations?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

06

Do you have previous experience working and supervising multiple athletic complexes simultaneously?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have previous experience creating, planning, implementing, and supervising athletic and fitness events, programs, and clinics? If yes, please provide details of your experience. If no, enter N/A.

08

Are you available to work in the mornings, afternoons, and some nights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

09

Indicate your current certifications (Check all that apply):

• First Aid/CPR/AED
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional
• Certified Youth Sports Administrator
• First Aid Instructor
• Fitness Class Instructor or Personal Trainer
• FEMA Emergency Preparedness
• None of the above

10

How many years of experience do you have experience hiring, training, and managing employees?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience
• None

11

Do you have experience using the following software applications? Check all that apply.

• Tyler MUNIS Systems
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Adobe, Canva, or other digital marketing platforms
• Recreation Data Management (Xplor, RecTrac, ActiveNet, TPAR, CivicRec, etc.)

Required Question

Employer City of Hopewell

Address 300 N Main St, Ste 223

Hopewell, Virginia, 23860

Phone 804-541-2211

804-541-2245

Website https://hopewellva.gov/employment-opportunities/