Recreation Specialist - Recreation Centers
City of Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, United States
Overview
The City of Norfolk Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a Recreational Specialist to support and deliver arts-focused programs for all ages, with an emphasis on arts and crafts, passive recreation and creative activities that engage a multigenerational community. 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: $51,610.42
Essential Functions
Lead arts and crafts, passive recreation, and multigenerational creative programs.
Adapt activities to various ages, abilities and interests.
Maintain program areas, supplies and safety standards.
Assist with events, community art projects and program promotion.
Provide excellent customer service and support facility operations.
Serves on committees for the planning and marketing events.
Assists in managing facility operations and aids employees.
Assist with the management of daily operations of the facility by scheduling and monitoring volunteers and part-time employees, compiling figures and preparing reports, collecting fees for programs and rental of the facility.
Interacts with the citizens by responding to inquiries, and contributing to the growth and development of youth, teens, adults, and seniors.
Performs related duties by carrying out administrative responsibilities, transporting patrons and writing initiatives.
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.
Six months experience.
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate degree in Recreation and Tourism, or any closely related field.
At least one-year experience in arts, recreation, or related fields preferred.
At least one-year experience working with youth, teens, adults or seniors.
Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s)
Valid Driver’s License/ First Aid, CPR certified
Work Location City of Norfolk Recreation and Community Centers
Work Hours Monday to Sunday; 6:00am to 12:00am; not to exceed 40hrs a week; flexible hours including weekends, holidays and special events.
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Department Starting Hiring Salary: $51,610.42
Essential Functions
Lead arts and crafts, passive recreation, and multigenerational creative programs.
Adapt activities to various ages, abilities and interests.
Maintain program areas, supplies and safety standards.
Assist with events, community art projects and program promotion.
Provide excellent customer service and support facility operations.
Serves on committees for the planning and marketing events.
Assists in managing facility operations and aids employees.
Assist with the management of daily operations of the facility by scheduling and monitoring volunteers and part-time employees, compiling figures and preparing reports, collecting fees for programs and rental of the facility.
Interacts with the citizens by responding to inquiries, and contributing to the growth and development of youth, teens, adults, and seniors.
Performs related duties by carrying out administrative responsibilities, transporting patrons and writing initiatives.
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.
Six months experience.
Preferred Education/Experience
Associate degree in Recreation and Tourism, or any closely related field.
At least one-year experience in arts, recreation, or related fields preferred.
At least one-year experience working with youth, teens, adults or seniors.
Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s)
Valid Driver’s License/ First Aid, CPR certified
Work Location City of Norfolk Recreation and Community Centers
Work Hours Monday to Sunday; 6:00am to 12:00am; not to exceed 40hrs a week; flexible hours including weekends, holidays and special events.
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