Recreation Aide - Recreation Centers

City of Norfolk, VA


Date: 4 days ago
City: Norfolk, VA
Salary: $15 per hour
Contract type: Part time
The City of Norfolk Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking intermittent part-time Recreation Aides responsible for supporting recreation programs and activities and assisting program participants with a focus on athletics and fitness.

Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.Â

Department Hiring Rate: $15.00/hour

Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Assists with the planning and implementation of programs including sports competitions, senior recreation, fitness, skate park, therapeutic recreation, and special events.
  • Provides oversight and direction of program participants and volunteers, monitors events, programs, participants, and spectators.Â
  • Performs administrative duties including answering phones, responding to patrons, completing forms, setting up and breaking down necessary equipment, etc.Â
  • Maintains facility order and cleanliness.
  • Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance.Â
  • Enforces facility rules and entrance requirements
  • This position requires excellent inter-personal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to effectively interact with and contribute to the growth and development of diverse citizen groups.Â
  • Ability to see, hear, stand/walk for extended periods of time, lift from ground to above shoulder, climb, bend, stoop, sit, push, pull, perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and utilize telephone communications

Requires level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency; Graduation from high school or equivalent preferred.

At least one year experience working in a customer service setting or experience working with children/youth in a recreation, athletics, fitness, aquatics, education setting preferred. Â

CPR/AED and First Aid certification is preferred.Â

Work Location:Â Various recreation facilities within Norfolk

Work Hours:Â Monday to Sunday; 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.; not to exceed 40 hours per week; flexible hours will apply including weekends, holidays, and special events.

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