Performs difficult professional work in a specific program or service discipline planning, developing and supervising specialized recreational activities, programs, and classes, based upon survey data collected from citizens of Roanoke County.  Supervision is exercised over Recreation Programmers, Recreation Technicians and Facility Attendants.  Performs other duties as assigned.

• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates recreational programs in a specific program discipline.  Examples are Adult Leisure Services, Athletics, Teen Services, Outdoor Education, Childcare and Youth Services.
• Meets with local organizations and businesses to develop partnerships.
• Prepares budgets for program areas.
• Works with marketing staff to prepare marketing and promotional materials.
• Meets with civic and other community groups.
• Schedules and organizes activities.
• Registers activity participants.
• Interacts with other departments, agencies and boards.
• Provides training for volunteers and staff.
• Interviews and recommends hiring of employees.
• Keeps records and prepares reports of activities.
• Responsible for bookkeeping and payrolls of program area.
• Checks and cares for supplies and materials.
• Maintains proper decorum among activity participants.
• Supervises full and part-time staff.
• Instructs employees under their supervision on accepted safety practices for participants in the various recreational programs sponsored by the County.

• Thorough knowledge of recreation programming practices.
• General knowledge of community recreational needs.
• Knowledge of office procedures.
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate recreation programs; plan and supervise the work of others; develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and with activity participants; and communicate effectively orally and in writing