City of Hampton
Join a team dedicated to promoting active lifestyles and community engagement! The City of Hampton’s Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Department is seeking an Athletics Manager to provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for our athletics division. This role is key in managing athletic facilities, implementing division goals and policies, and ensuring programs and initiatives continue to deliver exceptional experiences for residents and visitors alike.
As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.
Purpose The purpose of the class is to provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Division of Athletics. This position is responsible for developing and implementing division goals, policies, and initiatives that support citywide athletic programs, leagues, and facility operations. The Athletic Manager directs professional and paraprofessional staff engaged in program coordination, facility management, and customer service to ensure effective delivery of quality recreation experiences for the community. This position works under the general supervision of the Recreation Administrator and exercises considerable independent judgment in decision‑making, planning, and managing division resources.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management or a related field of study.
• Five (5) years of full‑time equivalent progressively responsible experience in athletic recreation programming, to include experience working with the public for youth and adult services.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience to include one (1) year of experience in effective volunteer recruitment and management.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Requirements
• Must possess CPR and First Aid Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• May require working beyond a standard 40‑hour work week.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
• Requires excellent communication and collaboration with internal departments, community partners, and the public.
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As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.
Purpose The purpose of the class is to provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Division of Athletics. This position is responsible for developing and implementing division goals, policies, and initiatives that support citywide athletic programs, leagues, and facility operations. The Athletic Manager directs professional and paraprofessional staff engaged in program coordination, facility management, and customer service to ensure effective delivery of quality recreation experiences for the community. This position works under the general supervision of the Recreation Administrator and exercises considerable independent judgment in decision‑making, planning, and managing division resources.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management or a related field of study.
• Five (5) years of full‑time equivalent progressively responsible experience in athletic recreation programming, to include experience working with the public for youth and adult services.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience to include one (1) year of experience in effective volunteer recruitment and management.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Requirements
• Must possess CPR and First Aid Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
• May require working beyond a standard 40‑hour work week.
• The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
• Requires excellent communication and collaboration with internal departments, community partners, and the public.
Click here for a complete job description.
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