Recreation Program Supervisor - Permits and Scheduling

Recreation Program Supervisor - Permits and Scheduling

Salary

$64,621.00 - $101,337.00 Annually

Location

1209 Admiral Street, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

30M00000649

Department

Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Closing Date

8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities is seeking a qualified Recreation Program Supervisor. This position is responsible for providing supervisory oversight for the programming, scheduling and processing of permits for Mid-town Green, Dogwood Dell, Department Community Centers, Parks/Park facilities and the coordination and implementation of Special Events to include ribbon cutting ceremonies, Juneteenth, Grand Illumination, Film Productions and other City-wide events and activities.

The Recreation Program Supervisor will work under the direction of the Recreation Program Manager for Special Events/Permits.

Duties include but are not limited to

• This position will provide strategic planning for Special Events.
• Supervise staff who are assigned to the areas of operation and programming.
• Conduct performance evaluations for staff, interns, temporary staff and volunteers.
• Manage the day-to-day operational activities of the scheduling division.
• Serves as lead operational supervisor for designated events & programs.
• Assist with Creating reports and maintaining equipment.
• Issuance of facility permits and review and updating of standard operation procedures
• Work weekends and evening events.
• Conduct site tours

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in parks and recreation, business or public administration
• Five years of professional recreational programming and parks or facilities management experience.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Some assignments may require a background check, additional certifications and a valid Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Drivers License within 30 days of hire.
• Assignments involving transportation may require a Commercial Drivers License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, RecTrac Financial Software, Rapids, and Adobe InDesign
• Equipment such as whitewater boat equipment (e.g. spray skirt, helmet, PFD, paddle, boat, throw bag, and flotation device), bikes, helmets, equipment trailers, recreational climbing gear (such as ropes, carabiners, belay devices, shoes, and harnesses) and various event equipment
• Virginia Department of Social Services child care standards and the laws and regulations pertaining to City policies
• Program management, planning, and implementation
• Records administration and maintenance techniques

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Demonstrating professional customer service to internal and external customers
• Designing, implementing, and evaluating programs and initiatives
• Training staff members
• Swimming in many different conditions
• Managing budgets and expenditures
• Maintaining accurate and complete records and reports
• Interpreting state laws and regulations as well as city policies

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Problem solve
• Think critically
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals
• Lead a team
• Identify problems and evaluate alternatives, negotiate, and recommend solutions
• Set goals and objectives
• Evaluate staff performance
• Supervise and train others
• Present ideas to an audience

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly walk, work with ones fingers, talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions; frequently stoop, lift, grasp, crouch, stand, balance, and reach; and occasionally climb, crawl, feel, kneel, push, pull, and feel. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work (exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects), but may differ based on area of focus. The working conditions may contain environmental hazards, depending on area of focus.

• Internal use: HR Generalist to review.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.

The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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Which describes your years of experience working with Rec-Trac (Vermont Systems) software?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years
• None of the above

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Which describes your years of experience supervising staff, employees, or interns in a high-paced work environment?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have permitting, planning, and scheduling facilities and/or events, including coordinating logistics, materials, and participants?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years
• None of the above

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What best describes your experience in permitting and scheduling events that serve a diverse and inclusive urban population?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years
• None of the above

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Richmond, Virginia, 23219

Phone (804) 646-5660

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Website https://www.rva.gov/