Recreation Specialist I
International Executive Service Corps, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Our Commitment
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is 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. As a department, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.
Are you…
Relentless in exceeding the needs of our residents and developing your staff?
Motivated and driven?
Going to take ownership of the time you spend with us and truly make a difference?
A problem solver who does not get easily frustrated? Always up for a challenge, no matter how difficult, you find a creative solution?
A team player with the ability to work with a diverse group of children and adults?
A good communicator?
Creative and quick on your feet?
Able to flourish in a fast‑paced, high energy environment?
THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Your Role The Recreation Specialist duties will include, but not be limited to:
Aquatic Facility Management and Maintenance
Provide routine maintenance duties of an aquatic facility per OSHA, state and local health codes
Assist with the investigation of accidents and incidents
Enforce safety standards for programs and participants to maintain a safe environment
Lifeguard and teach swim lessons during times of staff shortage that include the following duties: provide a safe swimming environment; enforce rules; rescue anyone in danger of drowning; and administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen, and use of AED as needed
Supervision
Supervise part‑time staff and volunteers inclusive of the areas of orientation, scheduling, discipline, training, and evaluation in order to provide quality programs and customer satisfaction
Train staff and volunteers in program adaptations
Understand basic accounting, budgetary, assessment, and evaluation procedures
Understand and apply safety principles
Understand appropriate city, state and federal safety practices, procedures, and regulations
Create lifeguard and instructional work schedules to provide a safe swimming environment
Handle difficult interpersonal working relationships with employees and the public
Provide occasional lifeguard and instructional responsibilities
Reports
Collect, complete, and assimilate reports, revenue forms, program documentation, incident and accident reports
Experience using computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Aquatic Programming
Assist in teaching, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating aquatic facility based recreation programs for youth and adults
Customer Service
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers in both written and oral forms
Supervise and provide feedback to part‑time aquatic staff in the delivery of excellent customer service
Respond to public inquiries regarding programs/procedures
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.
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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Are you…
Relentless in exceeding the needs of our residents and developing your staff?
Motivated and driven?
Going to take ownership of the time you spend with us and truly make a difference?
A problem solver who does not get easily frustrated? Always up for a challenge, no matter how difficult, you find a creative solution?
A team player with the ability to work with a diverse group of children and adults?
A good communicator?
Creative and quick on your feet?
Able to flourish in a fast‑paced, high energy environment?
THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Your Role The Recreation Specialist duties will include, but not be limited to:
Aquatic Facility Management and Maintenance
Provide routine maintenance duties of an aquatic facility per OSHA, state and local health codes
Assist with the investigation of accidents and incidents
Enforce safety standards for programs and participants to maintain a safe environment
Lifeguard and teach swim lessons during times of staff shortage that include the following duties: provide a safe swimming environment; enforce rules; rescue anyone in danger of drowning; and administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen, and use of AED as needed
Supervision
Supervise part‑time staff and volunteers inclusive of the areas of orientation, scheduling, discipline, training, and evaluation in order to provide quality programs and customer satisfaction
Train staff and volunteers in program adaptations
Understand basic accounting, budgetary, assessment, and evaluation procedures
Understand and apply safety principles
Understand appropriate city, state and federal safety practices, procedures, and regulations
Create lifeguard and instructional work schedules to provide a safe swimming environment
Handle difficult interpersonal working relationships with employees and the public
Provide occasional lifeguard and instructional responsibilities
Reports
Collect, complete, and assimilate reports, revenue forms, program documentation, incident and accident reports
Experience using computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Aquatic Programming
Assist in teaching, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating aquatic facility based recreation programs for youth and adults
Customer Service
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers in both written and oral forms
Supervise and provide feedback to part‑time aquatic staff in the delivery of excellent customer service
Respond to public inquiries regarding programs/procedures
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.
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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