Recreation Specialist - Outdoor Programs
Norfolk, VA Norfolk, VA Full-time Full-time $41,187 - $67,135 a year $41,187 - $67,135 a year 19 hours ago 19 hours ago 19 hours ago Description The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Community Wellness/Recreation Programs is seeking a Recreation Specialist to assist in the planning and implementation of outdoor recreational programs.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range:
$41,147 Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating outdoor recreational programs (such as but not limited to kayaking, camping, hiking, cycling, rock climbing, orienteering, etc.
) 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.
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 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.
Associate Degree in Recreation and Tourism or some college of any closely related field At least one-year experience in outdoor recreation and leisure activities At least one-year experience working with youth, teens, adults, or seniors.
Valid Driver's License.
CPR/First Aid Certification within six months of employment.
Additional Information & Requirements Work Location:
Various recreation centers in the City of Norfolk 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.
Signing Bonus:
This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022.
The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments:
$2500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2500 upon completion of your probationary period.
To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range:
$41,147 Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating outdoor recreational programs (such as but not limited to kayaking, camping, hiking, cycling, rock climbing, orienteering, etc.
) 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.
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 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.
Associate Degree in Recreation and Tourism or some college of any closely related field At least one-year experience in outdoor recreation and leisure activities At least one-year experience working with youth, teens, adults, or seniors.
Valid Driver's License.
CPR/First Aid Certification within six months of employment.
Additional Information & Requirements Work Location:
Various recreation centers in the City of Norfolk 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.
Signing Bonus:
This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022.
The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments:
$2500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2500 upon completion of your probationary period.
To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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