Senior Program Supervisor - Sports

The Sports & Youth Services Division of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture takes pride in the quality and variety of programs and services it provides to the community and seeks passionate and dedicated individuals who can contribute to this well-deserved reputation. We are accepting applications for an experienced professional to manage and lead our Sports Team that plans, organizes, and executes a variety of athletic and sports programs, activities, events, and services for youth, teens, and adults. Members of the Sports Team also work with the Summer Camp Team in planning and supervising camp programs each year.

Gaithersburg sports programs enable people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy clinics, leagues, and recreation opportunities in a fun, family-friendly, community setting. A variety of athletic and sports programs and activities are available year-round for development of lifetime skills. You can click here to learn more about sports programming, events, and activities in Gaithersburg.

The Sports Senior Program Supervisor identifies and analyzes community needs through public outreach and communication and develops, implements, and oversees high-level and enriching sports initiatives and programs that promote enjoyable and stimulating activities for people of all ages and abilities. The position requires extensive public contact and experience in community outreach, engagement, and inclusion, particularly with underserved populations. The position is responsible for recruiting, managing, training, and motivating a diverse group of staff members, including seasonal, part-time, and full-time employees, so the successful candidate must have an approachable management style and thrive on working collaboratively with others in order to lead and build an effective team and create a positive and product work environment.

The ideal candidate must have experience organizing and managing a wide variety of youth, teen, and adult sports programming, including seasonal recreation leagues, camps. clinics, trips, athletic field rentals, and various other sports activities and events, and will have a proven track record in using creative and innovative approaches and ideas to successfully deliver, optimize participation in, and promote expanded sports and athletic opportunities. Must have excellent leadership, communication (verbal and written), organizational, and time and resource management skills, and demonstrated skill in analytical review and evaluation of community needs, program success, and staff performance. The ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is desirable. You must be able to work evenings and weekends as part of your core work schedule to meet sports program needs. Customer service inside and outside the organization must be a top priority, with special emphasis on the delivery of quality programs to the public.

Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($74,000 - $84,000), and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. The City provides comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term care, life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, training and professional growth opportunities, and excellent work/life balance.