Recreation Superintendent

Salary: $33.65 - $36.05 Hourly

Location : OH, OH

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 00167

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 09/30/2025

Closing Date: 10/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

Under the direction of the Parks & Recreation Director, the Recreation Superintendent shall have the responsibility for maintaining the day-to-day programming and related business operations of the Parks & Recreation Department. This position performs planning, implementation, coordination, and supervision of recreation programs, events and activities, including planning, scheduling and implementing recreational activities; recruits, coordinates and directs the activities of regular, temporary, contract and volunteer staff; prepares program budgets and monitors expenditures; assists the rental, scheduling, use and maintenance of recreation facilities; and performs related work as required.

**Regular, predictable and punctual attendance is required.

Essential Functions

1

Plan, organize, and implement recreation programs by overseeing a variety of sports, cultural, educational, partner and general recreation programs and events.

2

Work independently and be responsible for overseeing programs at designated locations. Includes setting up and take down at facilities and areas for special events, including weekends, holidays and evenings.

3

Coordinate, plan and implement departmental marketing needs across team and with other departments and partners.

4

Leadership and direction in the development of short and long term plans; gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations.

5

Establish and maintain cooperative planning and working agreements/relationships with local community businesses, service organizations, governmental agencies and youth program/ sports organizations.

6

Monitor the scheduling and reserving of YMCA, picnic shelters, and all other special use requests park areas.

7

Recruits, hires, trains, and coordinates and directs activities of regular, temporary, contracted and volunteer staff, related to programs, events, parks and rangers.

8

Prepare written documents, statistical reports, work orders, time sheets, schedules, press releases, brochures, calendars, program rosters, etc. Prepares program plans and requirements in advance for budgetary recommendations; prepares reports describing and evaluating programs at completion of activity and identifies methods and areas to improve.

9

Provide recommendations/ input on operational issues, personnel matters, and capital projects.

10

Assist Director with capital projects and projects engaged through bonding and grant funding.

11

Research and pursue alternative funding sources including local fundraising opportunities, private, state, and federal grants.

12

Assist with all departmental operations including answering phones, collecting registrations or ordering supplies, books facility rentals, park maintenance and other routine and non-routine tasks.

13

Conduct work in all kinds of weather: pleasant, inclement and hazardous.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree in Administration, Recreation, Parks and Leisure studies, Marketing, Communications or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of parks and recreation management.

OR

Any combination of related education and/ or work experience totaling 7 years.

Valid State of Ohio Driver's License.

Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) credential preferred but not required.

Daytime, evenings and weekends and holiday working hours will be required at times.

Other

Important Job Functions

Cooperatively works with other staff to ensure a professional and enjoyable work environment.

Coordinate department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.

Attend board meetings, and department programs and activities. Participate in community affairs and activities, as appropriate, approved or assigned.

Attend and participate in allied professional conferences, meetings, and training opportunities, as approved.

Supervise and assist with internal systems and financial systems.

Strong ability to execute work with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Evening/weekend hours will require variations in the schedule on an as needed basis.

Administrative duties

Write and manage vendor contracts

Manage purchase orders, pay invoices, and maintain internal record keeping

Write and manage job descriptions, applications, and interviews

Material and Equipment Used

Hand tools, vehicles, gator, golf cart.

Computers, phones, copiers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, security systems, voicemail, fax, calculator, General office equipment.

Specialized personal protective equipment.

Department specific software/applications.

Microsoft Office Suites (minimally Outlook, Excel, Word, OneNote)

Other equipment/tools as required by supervision

Sports equipment

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Recreation, cultural and social needs of the community.

Procedures for planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of recreation programs and events through community participation.

Principles and practices of organization, administration, and personnel management.

Marketing and communication strategies and software (i.e., Canva, Hootsuite, social media applications)

Modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.

Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.

Budget creation and implementation.

Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. Environmental Education

Ability to:

Design, develop, and implement recreation programs suited to the needs of the community.

Analyze, interpret, and explain department policies and procedures.

Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

Elicit community and organizational support for programs.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Working Conditions:

Work is often performed in a standard office environment; however there are many outside meetings and other park related functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, is regularly required to sit; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; read and write; keyboard; and occasionally lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Work is occasionally performed in an outdoor environment both within and outside the City limits. The employee will be exposed to loud noise, mechanized equipment, dirt, dust, snow, heat, chemicals, and foul odors.

Work requires sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

The City of Whitehall offers comprehensive benefit packages including vacation, holiday, personal and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement benefits. In addition, the City offers college tuition reimbursement, an annual service credit, supplemental life insurance and deferred compensation programs.

*Subject to change with collective bargaining agreement and/or administrative code changes

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Administration, Recreation, Parks and Leisure studies, Marketing, Communications or a related field.ORMinimum 3 years of experience in the field of parks and recreation management.ORAny combination of related education and/ or work experience totaling 7 years?

Yes

No

02

Do you have a valid State of Ohio Driver's License?

Yes

No

03

Are you able to work a variety of work hours including daytime, evenings, weekends and holiday working hours?

Yes

No

04

Do you have a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) credential?

Yes

No

Required Question