Rec Center Assistant Manager (Park/Rec Specialist III)

Salary : $70,149.87 - $122,762.22 Annually
Location : FRANCONIA REC CENTER, 6601 TELEGRAPH RD, ALEXANDRIA (LM08), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01739
Department: Park Authority
Opening Date: 11/07/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S24
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

This position directs and supervises the work of staff in planning and operating the Franconia Rec Center facilities, programs, and services. Develops and tracks annual budget and revenue projections. Authorizes purchases and reviews expenses. Develops annual and long-range plans, performance objectives, and business strategies. Projects maintenance and capital improvement needs, scheduling, and funding strategy. Ensures facility and staff compliance with operational, safety and maintenance standards. Supervises, trains, counsels, and evaluates staff. Interacts regularly with user/community groups and citizens. Provides direct oversight of all Ice-Skating programming and operations. Oversees operational aspects of facility, including oversight of staff with operational responsibilities- duty managers, front desk, custodial/maintenance, and more.

Work shifts will include manager on duty responsibilities and may vary depending on staffing levels and workload. First Aid/CPR certification required within 90 days of employment.

Note: This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

General duties

• Conducts programs and service delivery evaluations using a variety of tools;
• Identifies deficiencies, recommends revisions, and implements recommendations using innovative strategies;
• Develops and maintains community and corporate partnerships and sponsorships or grants to provide services, funding, equipment and/or facilities;
• Develops and implements community outreach plans that target underserved populations to increase overall program participation;
• Recruits, trains, and schedules staff and volunteers;
• Plans, directs, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff;
• Participates in the development of long- and short-term goals, operating objectives, and strategies and implementation plans to improve service delivery and maximize the efficient use of parklands and recreation facilities;
• Completes and evaluates various financial, administrative, and statistical reports from daily operations;
• Monitors revenue/expenditure levels against approved budget and targeted revenue plans;
• Ensures compliance with financial guidelines and reconciles revenue and expense reports;
• Ensures accountability for fixed assets;
• Ensures that all facilities meet quality standards for housekeeping, cleanliness, and maintenance;
• Ensures that facilities and grounds are free of safety hazards, that appropriate safety measures are implemented, and that all federal, state, and county safety standards are applied and satisfied;
• Develops and implements security guidelines to protect park facilities and the public against fire, vandalism, and other threats;
• Authorizes the procurement of supplies, equipment, or services;
• Interacts with citizens and community organizations regarding park use, maintenance, and operations, and ensures resolution of customer complaints and concerns;
• Acquires and posts all current certificates, licenses, permits, and operating requirements;
• Reviews and makes recommendations on plans for new park or facility constructions;
• Ensures compliance with established operating procedures;
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the public and County staff;
• Prepares and reviews contracts for facility use and contractual services.

Operations

• Ensures accountability for resale inventories;
• Ensures best practices and protocols are followed by staff through training and assessment of work.

Programming

• Schedules, plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates a diverse selection of activities.
• Provides coordination and support of special activities and events.

Management

• Participates in interdisciplinary planning teams;
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and supervise the operations management team including MODs, Front Desk Supervisor, Volunteer Coordinator, Opening/Closing Manager.
• Oversees the front desk operations ensuring all administrative, operational, and customer service expectations are met.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of parks and recreation center operations,
• maintenance, and management;
• Knowledge of group work methods and activity facilitation;
• Knowledge of financial management controls relating to budgeting and accounting of
• expenditures;
• Ability to manage a large complex operation with extensive capital equipment, property value, and inventory;
• Ability to motivate and supervise staff;
• Ability to schedule, coordinate, and prioritize the work of a diverse group of employees;
• Ability to evaluate employees' performance against comprehensive performance standards;
• Ability to prepare clear, concise financial and administrative reports;
• Ability to analyze programs and procedures and to evaluate their performance against established objectives;
• Ability to prepare and adhere to budgets;
• Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and peripheral equipment;
• Ability to develop and implement effective management practices;
• Ability to develop and implement staff training programs;
• Ability to plan, develop, and administer recreation programs and community service activities to meet the special needs of at-risk populations and communities;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, citizen groups, and the public;
• Ability to work independently using sound judgment in the execution of the position's duties. If assigned to teen/senior positions:
• Knowledge of the various theories of human development;
• Knowledge of youth-related risk factors and early identification criteria. If assigned to therapeutic recreation positions:
• Knowledge of the various theories of human development;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of therapeutic recreation and disability issues;
• Knowledge of the specific limitations associated with various disabilities;
• Knowledge of OSHA/Universal precaution standards;
• Working knowledge of general medical and psychiatric terminology.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation and park, therapeutic recreation, horticulture, agriculture, cultural and historic resources, or other closely related field as appropriate to the duties of the position;
Plus, three years of experience in park or recreation-related work, as applicable to the position, including one year of supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's License (Required)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in recreation, public administration, leisure services or closely related field; supplemented by a minimum of four years of experience in the management of a large-scale municipal recreation center. Demonstrated abilities in: management of maintenance and operations; financial and resource management; annual and long-range planning; personnel management; community outreach; and leadership. Experience using FOCUS, and Microsoft Office software. Certified Park and Recreational Professional (CPRP).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Dexterity to operate personal computer; ability to operate a motor vehicle and walk on varied terrain, climb ladders, stoop, etc; and ability to lift 50 pounds up to 80 pounds with assistance. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Recreation & park management
• Therapeutic recreation
• Business administration/management
• Public administration
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in park or recreation-related work, as applicable to the position?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven or more years

07

How many years of full-time equivalent "supervisory" experience do you have in park or recreation-related work, as applicable to the position?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

08

How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible experience in park management or multi-faceted recreation center management providing a variety of recreation programs in the area of assignment? (Progressively responsible experience: Refers to tasks, job duties, or roles that demonstrate growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.)

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years