Recreation Specialist I

Requisition ID: 43530 Work Location: Parks & Recreation - Various Virginia Beach Locations Pay Range: G.20, $43,359.40 - $67,207.07 Starting Salary: Minimum of the Pay Range Work Schedule: M-F/ 40 hrs. per week /varied shifts Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 1/3/25 Application Deadline: 1/12/25

Job Duties:

Our Commitment

Work with the best – work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Are you...

• Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication-both written and verbal?
• Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion? Willing to listen with an open mind?
• A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability?
• Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions?
• Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)?
• Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?

THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Your Role

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide support and supervision to multiple Before School, After School, and Summer Program staff for school age youth at Virginia Beach Public Schools and community recreation centers, managing and problem-solving multiple crisis related tasks

Assist with multiple site supervision encouraging and fostering team work at all levels.

Assist in ratio at program sites

Assist with weekly, monthly and annual reports including use of Microsoft Office Products

Provide/assist with program related staff training and development

Serve on various Out-of-School Time Programs Unit, departmental and City teams and committees, ensuring effective collaborations and partnerships

Assist with planning and implementation of unit's special events, partnerships and collaborations

Provide quality internal and external customer service via telephone, email, and in person utilizing excellent oral and written communication skills

Utilize strong organizational skills to effectively multi-task

Requires a current and valid driver’s license in accordance with DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements.

Completed CPR/First Aid Certification

The P&R Employee Experience

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

Full Time Perks –

Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:

11 Paid Holidays plus 3 Additional Personal Holidays 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage Legal and Identity Theft Protection Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457) Hybrid 457 Cash Match Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care) Optional Life Insurance Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Recreation-Specialist-I-02265.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.000771.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS:
Requires a Bachelors degree in recreation management, therapeutic recreation, exercise science, or a related field; OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as recreation leader or recreation program supervisor.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Please see job link in the posting description.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required:

Preferences:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below. Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided on the application.

Related degree in Recreation, Education, Human Services, or Business
Experience with direct staff supervision and training over multiple sites and employees
Experience with both management and administration Site/Program management
Experience and background working in large scale youth development recreation programs

Special Instructions:

The individual selected for this position will be housed at a primary site but may be scheduled between other park sites/facilities. Schedules will be adjusted seasonally and will vary weekly based on events, facility coverage, and weather.

The position you are applying for is designated as Alpha I, requiring the selected candidate to work, regardless of the City’s operational status. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Some assignments may require overtime or split shifts to cover operational needs.

Requires a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements.

As a condition of employment, all employees must attend P&R Connection(Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided an approximate training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm,every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend.

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.