Programs Supervisor

About the Role

The City of Southlake Community Services Department is seeking a Programs Supervisor to provide leadership within our Recreation Division. This position is ideal for a proactive professional who excels at organization, communication, and follow-through while managing multiple programs, priorities, staff, contractors, budgets, and deadlines simultaneously.

What You Will Be Doing

The Program Supervisor supervises and oversees high-quality recreation programming and facility operations for the Recreation Division. The Programs Supervisor leads the planning, development, promotion, implementation, and day-to-day operation of a diverse portfolio of recreation programs and community experiences. This position works closely with residents, participants, volunteers, contract instructors, City employees, and community partners to deliver high-quality programming that responds to the interests and needs of the Southlake community.

From signature experiences such as Summer Camp Mania, Breakfast with Santa, and the Sweetheart Dance to year-round recreation programming for a variety of ages and interests, the Programs Supervisor oversees programs from concept through execution. Responsibilities include evaluating community needs and program opportunities, establishing long-range program goals, coordinating facilities and resources, monitoring registration and participation, managing program expenditures, and evaluating program performance and financial sustainability.

A key component of this role is building and leading the team that brings these programs to life. The Programs Supervisor recruits, hires, trains, schedules, and supervises recreation staff and identifies and develops relationships with high-quality contract instructors who can bring new, engaging, and specialized programming to the community.

This position will have daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday hours for scheduled programs and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Event and Sports Management, Parks & Recreation Management, Recreation Administration, or equivalent
• At least two (2) to five (5) years of relevant recreation, athletics, and/or programming experience
• Supervisory experience required
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and AED Certification
• Ability to remain flexible with your schedule. This position will have daytime, evening, and weekend hours due to programming and events that are managed by this position

Benefits

• Competitive pay and exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with City matching 2:1
• Vacation (3 weeks after 1 year), Sick, and Holiday pay
• City paid LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary membership to Champions Club at The Marq Southlake
• Ongoing training, City-provided certifications
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Library card

Applications will be accepted until August 24th, 2026.