The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position. Minimum qualifications are subject to change:
Option A:
Driver's license.
Bachelor's degree in Sports and Recreation Management, Parks and Recreation Management, Physical Education, Business Administration or a highly related field.
Verifiable experience directly supervising employees, which includes coordinating employee's work activities, delegating tasks to employees, and reviewing employee's work performance.
Option B:
Experience communicating with a diverse group of people (e.g., public, co-workers, subordinates) through both written and verbal communication.
Experience working as a parks and recreational professional, which includes planning, implementing, and directing large-scale recreational and sports programs.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
Communicates and interacts with various groups of people (e.g., public, recreation center patrons, city officials, media outlets) to inform and promote parks and recreation activities and special events and to answer questions, handle concerns, and gather feedback.
Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.
Oversees and manages operations of multiple recreation centers by coordinating with Recreation Center Directors and other staff to plan and direct the development and implementation of quality services, programs, and events that meet the needs of the community.
Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time. At times, job may require light to moderate physical exertion, including lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or twisting. Job may also involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
EEO STATEMENT:
Benefits
Dental insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
TARGET CLOSE DATE:
06/22/2026
PAY GRADE:
Grade 23
TYPE:
Full time
JOB SUMMARY:
The City of Vestavia Hills is seeking a motivated Recreation Supervisor. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the recreation centers and/or aquatic facilities. They develop and implement a comprehensive program in order to meet the recreational needs of the community. They also plan, schedule, and oversee athletic activities, leagues, programs, and special events that take place in the city. Employees in this job class typically work both in an indoor office setting and visit outdoor sites. They also may be required to work on evenings and weekends.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The City of Vestavia Hills provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:
$60,715 - $94,182
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