Recreation Manager
Recreation Manager
Position Range $44,052 - $66,078; Starting salary based on qualifications.
Botetourt County is recruiting for the position of Recreation Manager to join our Department of Recreation and Facilities. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package, including state retirement.
The Recreation Manager performs administrative, supervisory, and physical duties to plan, organize, and carry out recreational programs, activities, and special events for youth, adults and seniors. The position is resonsible for promotion and oversight of the BOCO Transit program. Success in this position requires the ability to develop and implement programs to meet the recreation needs of the County.
This position requires experience with:
- Coordinating, developing, evaluating, implementing, and promoting recreational programs and activities
- Supervising program and facility staff members
- Promoting and facilitating active lifestyles through public recreation activities, events, and programming
Thorough Knowledge of:
- Recreation programs including adult and youth sports leagues
- Fostering a positive work environment and build and maintain effective relationships with the department staff, County Officials, school staff, Recreation Advisory Commission, Booster Clubs, businesses, community organizations, volunteers, and the public
- Supervision of facility and program staff members
- Working effectively with booster clubs, county officials, school staff, and the general public
Education and Experience:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in leisure services, parks and recreation administration, physical education, or related fields
- Minimum of five years’ experience working in the field of recreation that includes adult and youth athletic leagues, senior activities, and special events
- Minimum of three years management and supervisory experience including budget, personnel, and program management
Go to www.botetourtva.gov for application, complete job description and benefits summary.
A completed application form is required to be considered for the position.
Botetourt County offices are located in Fincastle, an easy 30 minute commute from downtown Roanoke.
Position will remain open until filled.
Botetourt County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.