Top 59 Parks and recreation Jobs in Portsmouth Va

Recreation Manager
City of Suffolk —Suffolk, VA
- $65,656 - $103,277 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Basic math
- English
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
3d
Planner II - Parks and Recreation Facilities Design and Construction Management
City of Virginia Beach —Virginia Beach, VA
- $63,190.40 - $98,467.20 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
11d
Park Ranger Manager
City of Virginia Beach —Virginia Beach, VA
- $60,174.40 - $93,766.40 a year
- Overtime
- Recruiting
- Senior level
- Outdoor work
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
4d
Parks and Recreation Lead Aide– Little Island Park/Sandbridge Beach
City of Virginia Beach —Virginia Beach, VA
- $19.13 - $22.96 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
4d
Events Assistant
Virginia Zoological Society —Norfolk, VA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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2d
Marketing Assistant (Recreation Activity Instructor)
City of Norfolk, VA —Norfolk, VA
- $18 an hour
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
5d
Activity Center Assistant Leader – Early Childhood Programs
City of Virginia Beach —Virginia Beach, VA
- $19.13 - $22.96 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
3h
Parks and Recreation Aide– Little Island Park/Sandbridge Beach
City of Virginia Beach —Virginia Beach, VA
- $16.08 - $19.30 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
4d
Blue Greenway Maintenance Worker I
City of Norfolk, VA —Norfolk, VA
- $41,600.00 - $69,694.51 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Construction site
- Driver's License
- Construction experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
11d
Park Ranger - Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Dept Conservation & Recreation —Virginia Beach, VA
- $42,000 - $57,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
6d
ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN - DOWNNG GROSS CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
City of Newport News —Newport News, VA
- Clean driving record
- Word processing
- Writing skills
Recreation Leader - Senior Programs- Part Time
City of Chesapeake —Chesapeake, VA
- $16.93 an hour
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
3d
AQUATICS PROGRAM ASSISTANT - BRITTINGHAM-MIDTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER
City of Newport News —Newport News, VA
- Background check
- Inventory management
- Word processing
10d
Park Attendant
City of Hampton, VA —Hampton, VA
- $15.76 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
GOLF COURSE TECHNICIAN - NEWPORT NEWS GOLF CLUB
City of Newport News —Newport News, VA
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
5d
Parks and Grounds Attendant
Isle of Wight County, VA —Carrollton, VA
- $35,533 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- CDL A
- Forklift
Player Assistant / Woodlands
City of Hampton, VA —Hampton, VA
- $15.76 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee assistance program
Grounds Crew Leader
City of Virginia Beach —Virginia Beach, VA
- $40,726.40 - $63,481.60 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
4d
Pool and Facilities Technician
City of Chesapeake —Chesapeake, VA
- $43,645 a year
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
13d
Activity Center Leader or Assistant –After/Before School Programs
City of Virginia Beach —Virginia Beach, VA
- $19.13 - $24.98 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
5h

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Recreation Manager

City of Suffolk -
Suffolk, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,656 - $103,277 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Paid jury duty
Disability insurance
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
English
Customer inquiry handling
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Description

Under limited supervision, performs supervisory and recreational work in developing, supervising and administering Recreation programs and the art gallery, and related special events for the City Parks and Recreation Department. Work involves developing and organizing recreation and art programs; meeting with community groups and individuals to determine recreational program needs and interests; and supervising a staff of recreation supervisors and aides. Employee is also responsible for coordinating recreation programs and events with other agencies, evaluating current programs, and performing various operational administrative tasks in the recreation and athletic programs. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in properly coordinating recreation programs. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with program participants, employees, and volunteers. Reports to the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Essential Job Functions

Directs, coordinates and supervises City-sponsored recreation and athletic programs and events for preteen, teen, adult, special populations and senior citizen groups and individuals; arranges, schedules and secures necessary instructional and supervisory personnel to carry out such programs; develops, recommends and implements departmental policies pertaining to recreation programs.
Works with community groups and individuals in determining recreation program needs and interest of the community, and establishing programs to meet such needs; coordinates City programs with programs sponsored by other agencies and community groups; interacts with other City departments and agencies and state and national recreation organizations.
Supervises, evaluates, disciplines, and schedules Recreation Division staff and deals with personnel issues as they arise. Directs continuing risk management studies; recommends and monitors capital construction and renovation projects.
Makes periodic observation and evaluation of recreation programs and facility operations for quality of competition, proper use of equipment and facilities, and sportsmanship; receives and responds to inquiries, complaints, compliments and other comments from public concerning Department recreation activities.
Prepares budget request and justification for Recreation Division, allocate funds between five sections and approve expenditures.
Monitors routine and emergency maintenance needs of recreation facilities.
Participate in the recruitment, promotion, interviewing, hiring, and training of Recreation Division employees.
Maintains records and logs of activities and incidents pertaining to recreation and athletic programs, and prepares periodic reports.
Moves equipment; sets up tables and chairs; attends meetings; picks up and delivers supplies.
Follows up on work orders.
Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in sports management, recreation, physical education or a related field, and four to six years of experience in organized athletics administration; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Requires a valid driver's license. Prefer certification as Certified Recreation and Parks Professional.

Supplemental Information

Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants; and receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
Ability to read a variety of reports, letters and memos, forms, etc.
Ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, news releases, statistics, work orders, payment vouchers, payroll forms, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
Ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard college-level English.
Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
Ability to communicate via a telephone and two-way radio.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, rules and procedures of organized competitive sports and athletic and recreational activity programs.
Knowledge of the facilities, materials and equipment utilized in recreation and athletic programs, special events, and related specialties.
Knowledge of a wide variety of athletic interests and recreational activities for all age groups in the community.
Knowledge of the philosophies and objectives of public recreation and athletics programs.
Knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.
Knowledge of the requirements, policies and procedures of various media outlets necessary for promotional activities.
Knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of athletic program administration.
Skill in training, coaching and counseling participants and officials.
Ability to perceive, plan, promote, organize and coordinate athletic programs and events for all age groups.
Ability to use common office machines and popular computer drive word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.
Ability to maintain routine administrative reports and records.
Ability to plan and supervise the activities required to execute assigned recreational and athletic programs.
Ability to assign, direct and supervise the work of subordinate recreation and athletic program personnel.
Ability to compose effective correspondence.
Ability to communicate and establish rapport, understanding and confidence with participants and the general public.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in the application of program and game rules and procedures.
Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

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Recreation Manager

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Parks and Recreation Aide– Little Island Park/Sandbridge Beach

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