City of Norfolk, VA is hiring: Recreation Specialist - Music in Norfolk

Overview

The City of Norfolk Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a Recreational Specialist to be responsible for the development and implementation of music programs, leading classes, and promoting overall wellness. This position will provide facility oversight, ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for participants, and provide positive community engagement for healthy lifestyles.

Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Department Starting Hiring Salary: $42,629

Work Location: Lakewood Athletic Office, 1612 Willow Wood Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509

Work Hours: Monday to Sunday; 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.; not to exceed 40 hours per week; flexible hours will apply including weekends, holidays, and special events

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating performing arts programs and daily activities for youth, teens, adults, and seniors.
• Develop, organize, and tech musical classes in at least two different mediums.
• Assist with developing and implementing fee-based, class structure to contribute to the cultural growth of individuals through musical programming.
• Assists with the management of daily operations of the facility by scheduling and monitoring volunteers and employees, compiling figures and preparing reports, providing lesson plans, program planning, and collecting fees.
• Market programs by creating flyers/announcements to the community, submitting press releases, and serving on committees for the planning and marketing of events.
• Interacts with and develops a positive relationship with the public by responding to inquiries, contributing to the growth and development of students and volunteers.
• Performs related duties by carrying out administrative responsibilities, transporting patrons, submit and write initiatives, provide input on budgetary spending and revenue generation.

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Qualifications

• At least six months to one year of advanced study in music or music education
• Experience in teaching music and music classes.
• Valid Driver’s License First Aid
• CPR Certification

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Recreational Specialist role as currently posted.