Recreation Specialist II Job at City of Virginia Beach
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!
Supervision
Stewardship
Boat Ramp and Municipal Marina Operations Management
Customer Service
Budget and Statistics
Community Outreach
Additional Requirements of the position:
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to work in outdoor elements to include heat, rain, and snow.
Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to work extended shifts greater than 8 hours when needed.
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:
- Hybrid Remote Work Schedule Upon Completion of Initial Training and Flexible Scheduling Options
- 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
Official City Job Description:
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Recreation_Specialist_II%C2%AD_02270.pdf
Working Conditions:
There is no working conditions statement available for this position at this time.
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a Bachelors degree in recreation management, therapeutic recreation, exercise science, or a related field and two (2) years of experience as a recreation supervisor; OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to six (6) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities, and associated with such positions as recreation supervisor.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be available to work varied hours, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when required to meet operational needs.
May be required to have a current and valid driver’s license.
May require a Commercial driver’s license.
This position may require incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned.
Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required:
Preferences:
- 2 years’ experience in facility operations/management
- 1 year experience working with community groups, civic leagues, businesses, service organizations, or city departments
- 2 years’ experience scheduling, supervising, hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating staff
- Experience recruiting and managing volunteers
- Experience managing revenue collection processes and procedures
- Experience leading and coordinating large scale event logistics in the parks and recreation field
Special Instructions:
This position is being advertised as a pool, and applications will be used to fill current vacancies and any other similar Recreation Specialist II positions that become available within three (3) months from the closing date of this posting.
This is an Alpha I position, which requires reporting to work during periods of emergency or inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status.
Must be available to work varied hours (mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays) to meet operational, event, and program needs.
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.
Some assignments may require overtime or split shifts to cover operational needs.
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours or maybe be relocated to another location or job assignment in response to short- term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies including weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
- Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
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.
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