Recreation Specialist - Recreation Centers Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/3403203) Apply  Recreation Specialist - Recreation Centers Salary $41,187.00 - $47,365.05 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12052 Department Parks & Recreation Division Recreation Centers Opening Date 10/02/2024 Closing Date 10/13/2024 12:00 AM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking an experienced Recreation Specialist. Work involves assisting with the planning, implementation and evaluation of recreational programs and daily activities of the center. The Recreation Specialist evaluates recreational programs and daily activities of the center and interacts with children, adults and seniors. In assisting with the overall management, activities and programs associated with the daily operation of the recreation centers, the Recreation Specialist participates in activities, provides informational materials, directs volunteers and employees, and contributes to the cultural growth of individuals. 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 Hiring Salary: $41,187 Essential Functions The essential functions include, but are not limited to: + Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational programs and daily activities of the center. + Serves on committees for the planning and marketing of events. + Assists in managing facility operations and aids employees. + Interacts with children, teens, adults, and seniors. Participates in activities in addition to providing informational materials, directing volunteers and part-time employees as well as contributes to the cultural growth of individuals. + Assists with the management of daily operations of the facility by scheduling and monitoring volunteers and part-time employees, compiling figures and preparing reports, providing lesson plans and program planning, authorizing permits, and collecting fees for programs and rental of the facility. Interacts with citizens by responding to inquiries, and contributing to the growth and development of youth, teens, adults, seniors, and volunteers. + Markets the recreation program by distributing flyers and announcements to the community and submitting press releases. + Serves on committees for the planning and marketing of events. Performs related duties by carrying out administrative responsibilities, transporting patrons, submits and writes initiatives and provides input on purchases 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 level. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. The preferred candidate will possess: + Associate degree in Recreation and Tourism, Physical Education, or closely related field preferred. + One (1) year experience in the field of recreation and leisure activity or closely related field. + One (1) year experience working with youth, teens, adults, or seniors. + Current CPR/First Aid Certification (required within 6 months of hire) + Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. + Ability to see, hear, stand/walk for extended periods of time, lift from ground to above shoulder, climb, bend, stoop, sit, push, pull, perform tasks that require manual dexterity and utilize telephone communications. + Excellent inter-personal, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Additional Information & Requirements Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing. 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. + A valid Driver's License is required. + CPR/First Aid Certification is required within six months of employment. + Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information provided within this application. Your responses to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and verified with the information you provide in the body of your application. + To check the status of your application, refer to your GovernmentJobs.com account for the latest update. + Applications must include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable. Writing "See resume" with no other information is considered an incomplete application and will not be considered. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and 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 are generally eligible for the same benefits of 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 are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are 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 you are 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. + 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. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + Less than High School Diploma/GED + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or higher 04 Do you possess an Bachelor's degree or higher in Recreation or a closely related field? + Yes + No 05 How many years of experience do you have conducting programming in a community center, youth development program, fitness center, senior center, or school? + I do not have any experience + I have less than 6 months of experience + I have 6 months to 1 year of experience + I have 1 to 2 years of experience + I have 2 or more years of experience 06 Briefly describe your experience in conducting programming in a community center, youth development program, fitness center, senior center, or school. If you do not have experience, type N/A. 07 Are you willing and able to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within six months of employment? + Yes + No + N/A, I have my CPR/First Aid certification 08 This position requires a proficient level of computer skills. Please select the response that best describes your computer skill level, including using Microsoft Office. + I have no Microsoft Office Experience. + Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced 09 Do you have experience using Rec Trac? + Yes + No 10 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 11 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 12 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 90 days or longer. 13 A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor? + I have been convicted of a felony + I have been convicted of a misdemeanor + I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor + I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor 14 If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets. 15 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Agency City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email