Recreation Specialist I

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:

Annual Leave and Sick Leave

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

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