Recreation Programs Supervisor (Park/Rec Specialist II)

Recreation Programs Supervisor (Park/Rec Specialist II)

Salary

$62,482.37 - $104,137.49 Annually

Location

OAK MARR RECREATION CENTER, 3200 JERMANTOWN, OAKTON (FH06), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-00801

Department

Park Authority

Opening Date

05/23/2026

Closing Date

6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S22

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking Recreation Programs Supervisor (Park/Rec Specialist II) to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Under the supervision of the Rec Center Manager and Section Managers, the Recreation Programs Supervisor (Park/Rec Specialist II) plans and implements financially self-sustaining recreational programs including classes, day camps and events at the Rec Center, nearby public schools, and parks. Through in-house and vendor-provided programs, works collaboratively with agency staff, community groups, schools, and private businesses to offer a wide variety of program opportunities for customers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Prepares quarterly program schedule of classes, day camps and events based on customer demand and trends. Loads scheduling data into the registration system and completes tasks associated with program management. Processes class and camp registrations and refunds. Prepares promotional materials for site programs. Conducts community outreach efforts by working with schools, community groups, agency partners, and other special interest groups such as homeschoolers to promote Park Authority programs. Recruits, trains, supervises and schedules staff and volunteers. Completes and reviews purchase requisitions, processes and approves invoices and manages procurement cards according to county procedures. Evaluates program participation levels, profitability and cancelation rates and makes program adjustments to improve performance. Develops, manages, and promotes special events for the site and agency. Works within allotted budget to achieve required cost recovery goals. Ensures compliance with federal, state and county safety and health standards and agency standard operational procedures. Participates as a member of the recreation programs team and agency teams as required. Expected to work varied work shifts including weekends, evenings, holidays, and early morning hours and serves as manager on duty.

Note: This recruitment will fill multiple vacancies.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

General Duties

• Conducts program and service delivery evaluations using a variety of tools;
• Identifies deficiencies and recommends alternative strategies as needed and incorporates viable suggestions into programming;
• Develops and maintains community and corporate partnerships;
• Develops and implements community outreach plans to target underserved populations;
• Monitors revenues and expenses and reconciles revenue/expense reports;
• Adheres to revenue and expense limits and to departmental goals and objectives;
• Evaluates data from daily operations and compiles administrative reports documenting attendance and service delivery for use in developing future programming;
• Completes regular inspections and safety assessments, maintains a hazard and drug-free environment, documents issues to identify risk areas, and recommends improvements;
• Ensures that agency programs, facilities, and personnel meet all standards for certifications and licenses related to the area of assignments;
• Analyzes and ensures accountability of center inventory;
• Authorizes the purchase of supplies and equipment;
• Conducts inspections to ensure that the housekeeping, cleanliness, and maintenance of the facility are acceptable and meet quality standards;
• Develops and implements guidelines for the security and protection of a site against fire, vandalism, and other damage;
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and county safety and health standards and operational procedures;
• Acquires and posts all current certificates, licenses, permits, and operating requirements;
• Compiles and retains operational and safety records and complies with federal, state and county safety standards;
• Enforces operating policies and procedures, evaluates their effectiveness and recommends changes;
• Coordinates efforts to optimize revenue production and/or customer satisfaction;
• Promotes diverse center participation of persons from various cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds;

Programming

• Schedules, plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates a diverse selection of leisure activities such as after-school programs, character education activities, family activities, community outings, hobby enrichment classes, leisure counseling and education, aquatics, camps, fitness, and therapeutic activity interventions;
• Develops activity plans and process instructions for a variety of selected activities with input from staff, community members, and volunteers;
• Plans and evaluates unique programs for fitness camps, seniors, persons with physical disabilities, and special events with assistance from personal trainers as needed;

Management

• Prepares pool rental bid packages and contracts;
• Administers long-term rentals, prepares the annual calendar of events, and collects fees;
• Evaluates aquatics curriculum and instructor training programs;
• Manages individual client cases, updates the Virginia Uniform Assessment Instrument, conducts comprehensive therapeutic and functional assessments of all individuals with disabilities, and documents progress and care plans;
• Works with other human service agencies to provide appropriate intervention strategies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation center, aquatics, or rental property operations management, as appropriate to the position;
• Knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures;
• Knowledge of group work methods and activity facilitation;
• Ability to motivate and supervise staff and volunteers;
• Ability to prepare clear, concise financial and administrative reports;
• Ability to administer budgets;
• Ability to plan, develop and administer recreation programs or community activities;
• Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment;
• Ability to develop and implement sound management practices;
• Ability to conduct training programs;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, citizen groups, and the public;
• Ability to work independently using sound judgment in the execution of the positions duties;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in recreation and park management, therapeutic recreation, or other closely related field; plus, two years of progressively responsible experience in park or recreation services related work, as applicable to the position.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Drivers License (Required)
• CPR/First Aid (Required within 3 months)
• Pool Operators License (Required within 3 months)
• Medication Administration Training (MAT), within 90 days of appointment

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services registry check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience planning, developing, managing, and evaluating revenue-generating recreation classes for adults and children.
• Planning, developing, managing, and evaluating revenue-generating recreation day camps for children and teens.
• Experience working with private businesses under contract to deliver recreation programs.
• Experience developing, managing, and marketing special events.
• Experience as a shift manager at a facility.
• Experience developing and managing facility budget.
• Experience providing virtual programs to the public.
• Experience using basic Microsoft Office Suite software and RecDynamics or a similar online registration management system.
• Park Certifications CPRP-NRPA, CPP-LERN or other certifications
• Membership in State Recreation & Park Association, NRPA, LERN or other organizations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally and to stand for extended duration. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Recreation & park management
• Therapeutic recreation
• Business administration/management
• Public administration
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".

05

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible experience do you have in park or recreation services related work, as applicable to the position? (Progressively responsible experience: Refers to tasks, job duties, or roles that demonstrate growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.)

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

07

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have planning, developing, managing and evaluating revenue generating recreational class and camp programs for adults and children?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with private businesses under contract to deliver recreation programs?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

09

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have developing, managing and marketing special events?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

10

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have providing virtual programs to the public?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

11

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working as a shift manager at facility?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

12

What is largest number of full-time equivalent employees you have been responsible for supervising and leading?

• None
• 1-5
• 6-10
• 11-15
• 16 or more

13

What is largest number of exempt, seasonal or part-time staff you have been responsible for supervising and leading?

• None
• 1-25
• 26-50
• 51-100
• 100 or more

14

What is the largest annual revenue budget you have been responsible for managing?

• None
• 1 to 100 thousand dollars
• 101k - 1 million dollars
• Over 1 million dollars

15

What is the largest annual revenue budget you have been responsible for developing?

• None
• 1 - 100 thousand dollars
• 101k - 1 million dollars
• Over 1 million dollars

16

Do you belong to any of the following professional organizations? Check all that apply.

• State Recreation & Park Association
• NRPA
• LERN
• Other
• None of the above

17

If you answered "Other" for the previous question, please indicate the organization below. If this does not pertain to you, enter "N/A".

18

Do you currently possess any of the following certifications? Check all that apply.

• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) - NRPA
• Certified Program Planner (CPP) - LERN
• Other
• None of the above

19

If you answered "Other" for the previous question, please indicate the organization below. If this does not pertain to you, enter "N/A".

20

Are you proficient in any of the following Applications? Check all that apply.

• Outlook (Composing email messages; sending and receiving email messages; organizing email messages into folders; managing contacts; scheduling appointments & meetings, managing tasks)
• Word (Knowledge of common functions such as creating a title; using, modifying, and creating styles; indenting paragraphs; using tabs and tables; inserting a hard page break; using page numbering; creating headers and footers; inserting graphics; adding comments and tracking changes)
• PowerPoint (Creating a template and working with a design template; working with graphics, animation and multimedia; building interactive presentations using hyperlinks)
• Excel (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents; creating and modifying pivot tables; using formulas and links to other cells/worksheets)
• RecDynamics or a similar online registration management system
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm