Recreation Supervisor - Summer Camp, Part-Time, Non-Benefitted

General Description: This is a field position. The incumbent performs routine tasks and fieldwork to include planning, implementation and supervision of recreation programs,  community events and facilities operations.
Organization: The Recreation Supervisor reports to the Recreation Coordinator or Recreation Managers and may supervise Recreation Aides, Therapeutic Recreation Aides, and/or Leaders-In Training.  
Essential Functions:

• Assists with the planning and implementation of recreation programs.
• Serves as a leader/facilitator in staff training.  
• May assist with the selection of staff. 
• Oversees Recreation Aides, Therapeutic Recreation Aides, and/or Leaders-In Training, performing related human resources functions and completing necessary paperwork as needed.
   Facilitates staff meetings and training as needed.
• Serves as the contact person for recreation programs.
• Maintains accurate records and reports.  
• Coordinates and leads programs and activities  Program areas might include sports, games, arts & crafts, nature, music, and/or cultural arts.
• Manages the inventory control, management, set up, breakdown and care of recreation supplies, equipment and program area.
• Performs related work as assigned.
    
    

Working Conditions:
A. Hazards

• None Known

B. Environment

• Field – 100%, must be able to travel to Parks and Recreation program sites and meetings.

C. Physical Effort

• Moderate to Highly Active

D. Non-exempt
  
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of community youth recreation planning and implementation is required. 
• Must be able to plan, manage and evaluate work independently, maintaining accurate records and reports. 
• Must be able to direct, supervise and evaluate staff. 
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships is required. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow workplace policies, procedures, and work plans
• Ability to work with the general public and provide satisfactory customer service
• Ability to work with a diverse group of participants while enforcing behavioral standards and program policies

 
  
Education, Experience and Training: Two (2) years of college and two (2) years of recreation experience are preferred.
  
Special Conditions:

• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting.
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
• Mandatory participation in staff trainings

 
Revision Date: November 2023Selected candiates will complete mandatory onlne training during the month of May.
Mandatory in-person training for summer camp will take place June 1st - June 5th 

Camps will be offered June 8th through July 24th, 2026, Monday - Friday. Selected candidates will be expected to work between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM, in accordance with their assigned schedule. Campers will range in age from 6 to 12.

Additional work shifts will be made available to support department programs and events; all staff will be required to work Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th, 2026.