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Recreation Supervisor - Recreation Centers

City of Norfolk
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026



The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation, Recreation & Community Wellness/Recreation Programs is seeking to hire a Recreation Supervisor.  This role plans, implements and evaluates a wide variety of programs at a community, day care, senior citizen center, or recreational center. The Recreation Supervisor will be responsible for managing the overall operation of centers and supervises personnel. Handles business/cash transactions. Attends workshops to enhance skills and generate ideas for events. May work on planning committees for city-wide activities and assist in implementing those activities.

Norfolk's department of Parks and 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.

Departmental Salary Hiring Range:  $56,900.48
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 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 subordinates' 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. Bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field is required, or equivalent experience.

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

At least two years' supervisory experience in recreation or related field.
 
Valid Driver's License.

CPR/First Aid Certification within six months of employment.Work Location:  City of Norfolk Recreation Centers

Work Hours:  Monday to Sunday; 6:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.; not to exceed 40 hours per week; flexible hours will apply including weekends, holidays, and special events.


Salary : $56,900 - $95,328

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