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?
· 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
The Activity Center Assistant Leader or The Activity Center Leader duties will include, but not be limited to:
Planning, programming and leading age-appropriate activities for 5-12 year olds in a recreation setting
Supervision of children
Planning programs includes but is not limited to games, sports, arts and crafts, and special events.
Assisting the Activity Center Leader with site supervision, discipline and all other aspects of programming
Some locations may require additional experience or qualifications
Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.
Note: In addition to the above roles, The Activity Center Leader ($19.53) will provide supervision, mentoring and coaching to part time employees, volunteer and interns.
This position may be filled as an Activity Center Leader ($19.53 per hour) or Activity Center Assistant Leader ($17.94 per hour). Determination based on demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and position availability.
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.
The Perks
Working Conditions:
There is no working conditions statement for this position.
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: High school or GED, 18 years old or older, plus three (3) months or at least 400 hours of related experience including programming and experience with individuals with special needs in such positions as personal assistant/attendant, youth leader, mentor, camp counselor, teacher/substitute, coach, recreation program leader, church youth leader, scout leader, or child care provider, either in a paid or volunteer capacity; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Some positions may require a valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. As a condition of employment, all new employees must have a criminal history record investigation, take a TB Screening, and attend mandatory trainings.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not 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: None
Preferences:
Special Instructions:
As a condition of employment, all Out-of-School time employees must complete P&R Connection (Department Orientation) and OST New Employee Orientation. This is a 4-day classroom training scheduled from Friday- Wednesday. If selected for the position, you will be provided your training dates and times at the time of hire. P&R Connection is held every other Friday from 8:30-5:00pm. The remaining days start at 12:00pm and end by 6:15pm. Additional on site training takes place after completion of the classroom portions.
During the school year, employees must be available to work five days a week, Monday – Friday – primarily 2:20pm – 6:15pm. If during employment, someone is no longer available five days, they may be moved to a sub list.
Average scheduled hours up to 27 hours per week. 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. Some assignments may require overtime or split shifts to cover operational needs.
Hours varied, some weekends and holidays.
During the school year, employees must be available to work five days a week, Monday – Friday – primarily 2:20pm – 6:15pm. If during employment, someone is no longer available five days, they may be moved to a sub list.
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.