Parks and Recreation Lead Aide

City of Virginia Beach, VA • Virginia Beach, VA

43d

About The Position

Our Commitment Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are 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. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents. Are you… Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication- both written and verbal? Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion? Willing to listen with an open mind? A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability? Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions? Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)? Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence? THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Your Role The Parks and Recreation Lead Aide - Recreation Center Support Staff duties will include, but not be limited to: The P&R Employee Experience At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are. The Perks

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision and training of part time staff and volunteers in order to provide leadership and direction.
• Plan, lead, coordinate and supervise drop-in and structured programs in a multi-use community recreation center for participants (individual or groups) including but not limited to recreation and leisure programs, specialty equipment and/or events, contest/competitions/tournaments, birthday parties, etc.
• Assist full-time staff with the planning of programs and the enforcement of center rules.
• Supervise and ensure safety of program areas, patrons and other staff as needed.
• Maintain, organize, sanitize, issue, collect, and monitor the use of equipment and supplies in order to ensure availability, proper use, and safety. Assist with monitoring supply inventory.
• Implement opening and closing procedures and conduct equipment/facility/room inspections including perform interior and exterior safety checks on a routine basis.
• Ensure that program participants have valid memberships and passes.
• Initiate emergency protocols when necessary. Serve as certified First Responder
• Prepare and submit incident and accident reports to immediate supervisor(s) for documentation.
• Assist with compiling monthly attendance report by tracking daily attendance.
• Assist with promotion of special events and programs by distributing fliers, displaying banners, posters, updating building marquee, and creating bulletin boards.
• Utilize conflict resolution techniques with patrons as needed.
• Transport patrons as required.
• Communicate effectively, professionally and thoroughly with the public, patrons, coworkers and volunteers.
• Perform indoor and outdoor set up and clean up for daily use of Recreation Center property including all programs, grounds and parking lots.
• May require lifting or operating heavy equipment.
• Attend formal training as assigned.
• Provide facility/room tours for new patrons.
• Assist Front Desk with answering phones and general questions from the public.
• Open and close Recreation Center Program areas.
• May serve as Facility Supervisor.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Training/Mentoring for career advancement
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed