Job Description

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 ($20.12 per hour) will provide supervision, mentoring and coaching to part time employees, volunteer and interns.

This position may be filled as an Activity Center Leader ($20.12 per hour) or Activity Center Assistant Leader ($18.48 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

• Competitive wages
• Training/Mentoring for career advancement
• Varied Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union exclusively for City employees and their dependents
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

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