| Location | Round Rock, TX |
| Salary | $60,320–$75,920 Per Year |
Recreation Center Supervisor
Salary
$60,320.00 - $75,920.00 Annually
Location
Parks and Recreation Department, Round Rock, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
201802255
Department
PARD - Madsen
Opening Date
08/14/2026
Closing Date
8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The City of Round Rock is excited to welcome a Recreation Center Supervisor to help launch and operate our brand-new, state-of-the-art Athletic Performance Center. This is an incredible opportunity for professionals who thrive in active, people-centered environments-especially those coming from college or university facilities, athletic facilities, sports complexes, or membership-based fitness environments.
If you've ever managed day-to-day operations of a busy fitness/wellness facility, coordinated programs, supervised team members, or supported student-athletes or recreation users, you'll find your skills translate perfectly into this role. Municipal recreation offers meaningful work, schedule variety, career stability, and the chance to make a positive impact on your community.
This role oversees daily operations, team member leadership, facility safety, programming, customer service excellence, and community engagement-all within a cutting-edge facility designed to serve residents of all ages.
Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.
Examples of Duties
As our Recreation Center Supervisor, you will manage daily operations and lead our Recreation Center Team by:
Overseeing the maintenance, security, and operational readiness of the recreation center
Hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, and evaluating full-time, part-time, seasonal team members, and volunteers
Leading customer service excellence and ensuring a welcoming environment for patrons, athletes, coaches, families, and community partners
Preparing forecasts, monitoring revenues and expenditures, presenting quarterly reports, and managing purchase orders and vendor relationships
Developing revenue strategies that support memberships, rentals, programming, and special events
Recommending, planning, and overseeing programs, classes, workshops, and community events
Working closely with community organizations, clubs, schools, and sports groups to build partnerships and enhance programming
Assisting with citywide special events and facility activities
Conducting routine facility safety inspections, ensuring equipment is in good working order, and maintaining building security
Occasionally working evenings, weekends, and event days to meet operational needs
Representing the City at meetings, workshops, and community functions while practicing strong risk management principles
Maintaining FEMA Emergency Facility Manager certification (training provided)
Supporting administrative duties such as patron registration, memberships, monetary transactions, and system operations
Experience and Training
Who You Are
You're passionate about creating positive recreational experiences, love working with people, and excel in fast-paced facility environments. You blend strong leadership with excellent customer service skills and have experience coordinating athletics, recreation programming, or facility operations.
You'll thrive if you:
Enjoy supervising and developing a diverse team
Have experience in athletic performance facilities, sports complexes, or wellness facilities
Communicate clearly, calmly, and positively-even when juggling multiple priorities
Understand or are excited to learn facility operations, safety procedures, and performance standards
Enjoy building programs and partnerships that bring people together
Are comfortable working flexible hours when events or facility needs require it
If you've supervised student team members, coordinated programs, supported athletics operations, or worked in fitness and recreation environments-you're likely an excellent fit.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Parks Administration, Recreation Administration, or a related field
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience supervising operations in a recreation center, athletic performance center, sports complex, university recreation program, or similar multi-use facility
Experience managing indoor/outdoor athletic or recreation spaces (fitness centers, gymnasiums, fields, event spaces)
Strong customer service, communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills
Familiarity with fitness equipment, sport facility operations, or preventive maintenance practices
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of NCAA, NFHS, or World Athletics facility standards
Experience coordinating tournaments, competitions, special events, or community programming
Experience supervising a combination of full-time team members, part-time team members, seasonal team members, contracted services, and volunteers
Budget experience, including monitoring revenues and expenditures
Certificates and Licenses Required
Why Join Round Rock Parks & Recreation?
Brand-new facility: Be part of launching and shaping operations in a state-of-the-art athletic performance center.
Community impact: Your leadership supports wellness, engagement, and quality of life for thousands of residents.
Future-focused department: Round Rock is known for innovative, award-winning recreation programs, facilities and events.
Growth opportunities: Municipal recreation offers stable careers with advancement pathways in programming, facility management, and leadership.
Supportive team: You'll work alongside dedicated recreation professionals who champion teamwork, creativity, and service.
2026 CITY OF ROUND ROCK EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OVERVIEW
At the City of Round Rock, our employees drive our success. We believe serving the community starts with taking care of our employees. We're committed to offering competitive and comprehensive benefits that not only protect your health and financial future but also help you thrive both professionally and personally.
Health & Medical Coverage
Robust Medical Plans: Comprehensive in-network coverage, 100% covered preventive care, and competitive deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums. The City invests in employee well-being by paying a significant share of premiums and providing subsidies for dependent coverage.
No-Cost, On-Site Primary Care Health Clinic: Free primary care visits at RockCare for employees and eligible dependents, ensuring convenient, quality care.
Dental and Vision Benefits
Dental Plan: Low copays and in-network savings for exams, cleanings, fillings, and major dental procedures.
Vision Plan: Affordable vision coverage with benefits for exams, eyewear, and contact lens services-ensuring you see clearly every day.
Leave Benefits
Paid Parental Leave: Bond with your newest family member through paid parental leave that supports work-life balance when it matters most.
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals: Accrue 120 hours of vacation leave and 96 hours of sick leave in year one!
Personal Leave: Full-time exempt employees enjoy 40 hours of personal leave a year.
12 Paid City Holidays: A holiday schedule designed for rest, recharge, and time with family and friends.
Life, Disability, and Supplemental Insurance
Life & AD&D Insurance: Basic life insurance provided at no cost with optional voluntary coverage available to ensure your family's security.
Disability Coverage: Short- and Long-Term Disability plans protect your income in the event of illness or injury.
Supplemental Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Gap insurance help cover unexpected costs, easing financial stress during tough times.
Flexible Spendings, Retirement & Savings
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Pre-tax options for health care and dependent care expenses that help you manage out-of-pocket costs.
2:1 Match on Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Retirement Pension: Secure your future with our TMRS retirement plan-your savings grow twice as fast! You contribute 7% of your pre-tax gross salary to an account that earns at least 5% interest every year. At retirement, the City matches your TMRS account 2:1 and also provides a supplement death benefit.
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans: Boost your financial goals by deferring some of your pre-tax income and investing it for growth.
Tuition Assistance: Support for further education and career development.
Balancing Work and Life
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential counseling services for personal or work-related challenges.
Legal & ID Theft Protection: Enjoy peace of mind with affordable legal assistance and identity theft protection for life's unexpected challenges.
Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with optional pet insurance that helps cover vet costs.
Wellness Benefits:
Free 24/7 gym access with showers, lockers, and modern equipment.
Free Round Rock Public Library card with access to LinkedIn Learning training.
Free Yoga and Strength/Conditioning classes.
Free or discounted memberships to local recreation centers and access to community resources.
Free pool passes (excluding RockNRiver).
Free access to training courses, online and in-person.
And so much more!
Visit our benefits website or look at our benefits guide to learn more!
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Which of the following best describes your education?
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How many years of experience do you have in supervising operations of a municipal recreation center, athletic performance center, sports complex, or similar multi-use public facility?
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Do you experience supervising, scheduling, training, and evaluating full-time, part-time, and seasonal team members, as well as coordinating contracted services and volunteers?
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Do you have experience in managing operations of indoor and outdoor athletic facilities (including fitness centers, track and field venues, gymnasiums, multipurpose fields, and event spaces)?
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Which track and field facility operations standards do you have knowledge and experience working under?
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Do you have experience coordinating athletic competitions?
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Do you have experience supervising, scheduling, training, and evaluating full-time, part-time, and seasonal team members, as well as coordinating contracted services and volunteers
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Do you have experience preparing operating budgets, monitoring expenditures, and assisting with revenue generation?
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Are you able to obtain the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or related professional certification?
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Please check any/all of the following certifications your currently hold:
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This position requires the ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and major athletic events. Are you able to work this schedule?
Required Question
Employer City of Round Rock
Address 231 E. Main Street
Suite 100
Round Rock, Texas, 78664
Phone 512-218-5490
Website http://www.roundrocktexas.gov