08/31/2026
Sam Goff Joins Wythe County Parks and Recreation as Recreation Supervisor
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – Wythe County Parks and Recreation has welcomed Sam Goff as its new recreation supervisor.
In his position, Goff will help oversee the department’s recreational community programs, activities and facilities, including day-to-day operations and programming at Rural Retreat Lake Park & Campground and Pool. He will also provide leadership to recreation staff, coordinate programs and special activities, build community partnerships and help ensure recreational opportunities continue to meet the needs of residents of all ages and abilities.
Goff brings more than a decade of experience in recreation, athletics and program coordination, including work with the Town of Apex, NC Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, the YMCA and several collegiate and youth athletic programs including baseball and cheer. He holds a master’s degree in public health education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Appalachian State University.
“Recreation has the ability to bring people together, strengthen communities and create experiences that stay with people throughout their lives,” Goff said. “I look forward to building relationships throughout Wythe County, supporting our staff and programs, and helping to create opportunities where people of all ages and abilities feel welcomed, connected and excited to participate.”
“We’re excited to welcome Sam to the Parks and Recreation team,” Parks and Recreation Director Alicia Sides said. “His experience in recreation, athletics and program development, along with his commitment to creating positive experiences for participants, will be a great asset to our department and the community.”
For more information about Wythe County Parks and Recreation programs and facilities, visit www.wytheco.org/parksandrec.
