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

Job Description

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.

Essential Functions

• Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating performing arts programs and daily activities for youth, teens, adults, and seniors.
• Develop, organize, and conduct musical classes in at least two different mediums.
• Assist with developing and implementing fee-based class structures to contribute to the cultural growth of individuals through musical programming.
• Assist 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.
• Interact with and develop a positive relationship with the public by responding to inquiries, contributing to the growth and development of students and volunteers.
• Perform related duties by carrying out administrative responsibilities, transporting patrons, submitting initiatives, providing input on budgetary spending and revenue generation.

Education/Experience

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.

Preferred 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

Additional Information & Requirements

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.

Salary: Starting salary $42,629.

Benefits

• Regular full‑time and permanent part‑time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long‑term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
• Special project/grant employees generally eligible for the same benefits as regular full‑time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
• Temporary/seasonal and part‑time employees generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

Retirement

If hired October 5 2010 or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre‑tax payroll deduction. If hired January 1 2022 or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre‑tax payroll deduction.

Tuition Assistance Program

The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self‑development and education. Permanent full‑time and permanent part‑time classified, unclassified permanent, full‑time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

Supplemental Questions

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
• Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
• Which musical mediums do you have experience teaching. Select all that apply.
• Please describe your experience teaching music.
• Please describe your specific medium(s).
• This position requires a proficient level of computer skills. Please select the response that best describes your computer skill level, including using Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD‑214 may be required)
• Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
• If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee’s full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing “N/A.”

EEO Statement (if applicable)

City of Norfolk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. The City is a non‑discriminatory employer.