Top 54 Recreation Jobs in Chesapeake, Va

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
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Recreational Therapist
Sprouty Support Services —Chesapeake, VA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Entry level
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Marketing Assistant (Recreation Activity Instructor)
City of Norfolk, VA —Norfolk, VA
- $18 an hour
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
1d
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
6d
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
2d
Activities Director
Harmony Senior Services —Suffolk, VA
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
Recreation Leader (Athletics) - Full Time
City of Chesapeake —Chesapeake, VA
- $35,219 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
PARK RANGER - PARK OPERATIONS
City of Newport News —Newport News, VA
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
14d
Activities Aide
Maimonides Health Center —Virginia Beach, VA
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
6d
Recreation Therapist
Hansel Union —Portsmouth, VA
- $55,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Private practice
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
7d
Recreation Attendant, Owl Creek Landing
The Adventure Park —Virginia Beach, VA
- $14 - $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Marketing
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Maintenance Engineer I-Heating and AC (Recreation Centers)
City of Virginia Beach —Virginia Beach, VA
- $57,304.00 - $89,315.20 a year
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
Director of Shelter Programs
Seton Youth Shelters —Virginia Beach, VA
- $43,000 - $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Recreation Leader- Therapeutic Programs (Seasonal)
City of Chesapeake —Chesapeake, VA
- $16.93 - $22.43 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Customer service
14d
Recreation Attendant (Park Monitor)
The Adventure Park —Virginia Beach, VA
- $14 - $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Marketing
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Activity Assistant
Cypress Point Rehabilitation and Nursing —Virginia Beach, VA
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Customer service
- English
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Customer Service/Front Desk (Park Host)
The Adventure Park —Virginia Beach, VA
- $14 - $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Recreation Therapist-Part Time
Sentara Hospitals —Virginia Beach, VA
- Part-time
- Inpatient
- Bachelor's degree
- Rehabilitation center
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
Park Ranger - Public Safety and Law Enforcement - New River Trail
Dept Conservation & Recreation —Wythe, VA
- $42,000 - $57,680 a year
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
14d
Assisted Living Activities Aide
Maimonides Health Center —Virginia Beach, VA
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
9d

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Park Ranger Manager

City of Virginia Beach -
Virginia Beach, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,174.40 - $93,766.40 a year
2 hours ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

Community relationship building

Full Job Description

Department:

PARKS AND RECREATION

Compensation Grade:

A11

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $60,174.40 - $93,766.40
Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Yes

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

About Us:

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.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

Our Quest

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Park Ranger Manager and lead the development of our new Park Ranger Unit. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a new team dedicated to protecting Virginia Beach’s parks, facilities, and the millions of visitors who enjoy them.

We are looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who is comfortable turning a vision into an operational Park Ranger Unit that reflects the high standards and values of Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation.

The Park Ranger Manager will oversee formation and implementation of the Park Ranger Unit from the ground up, establishing the operational foundation, culture, and standards that will guide the program. Initial responsibilities will include recruiting and hiring ranger staff, coordinating the purchase and deployment of vehicles and specialized equipment, developing standard operating procedures and training programs, and establishing effective protocols for ranger operations, public engagement, safety, and incident response.

Day to Day Duties

Provide leadership and oversight of park safety and security operations, maintain a visible presence throughout parks, lead outreach and community engagement efforts, enforce park rules and regulations, and respond to incidents, emergencies, and public safety concerns.

Supervise Park Ranger staff to include hiring, training, evaluating, and discipline.

Conduct patrols as needed to support field operations.

Oversee citywide patrol operations, ensuring adequate staffing and coverage across all parks.

Coordinate and administer policies and procedures across the department, recommend revisions, and maintain consistency in enforcement operations.

Serve as primary liaison with Virginia Beach Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriff’s departments for planning and emergency coordination.

Detain individuals in accordance with established procedures until law enforcement arrives.

Serve as on-site commander during critical field emergencies.

Oversee emergency readiness and response.

Represent the department at events, meetings, and public forums.

Lead outreach and community engagement strategies.

Manage budgets, equipment, vehicles, uniforms, incident trend analysis, reporting, policy updates, and strategic planning.

Design, oversee, and ensure compliance with training programs for the Park Ranger division.

Provide high-level decision-making affecting unit operations, emergency response, enforcement strategy, and policy implementation.

Ensure the maintenance of required certifications and operational readiness.

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.

Preferences

Supervisory experience as a Park Ranger or Police/Security management in a local, state, or federal agency.

Schedule

This position is a 7 day a week operation could including early mornings, evening, weekend and holidays.

Alpha I

The position you are applying for is designated as Alpha I, requiring the selected candidate to work, regardless of the City’s operational status. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

The Perks

Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:

Annual Leave and Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage

Legal and Identity Theft Protection

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance

Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)

Basic Life Insurance

Optional Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services

Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

Additional requirements:

DMV Transcript: Yes
CDL: No
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: Yes
CPS Checks: Yes
Physical: Yes
Respirator: No
Psychological Screening: Yes
Polygraph: No
At Will: No

This position is being advertised as a pool, and applications could be used to fill current vacancies and any other similar Park Ranger Manager positions that become available within six months from the closing date of this posting.

Application Deadline Notice: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on the day before the advertised end date. The system automatically closes the requisition at 12:01 a.m. on the listed end date, and no applications can be submitted after that time.

Minimum Requirements:

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.

Working conditions are being established.

Official Job Descriptions:

To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=E

VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.

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recreation jobs in chesapeake, va

Park Ranger Manager

Recreational Therapist

Marketing Assistant (Recreation Activity Instructor)

Planner II - Parks and Recreation Facilities Design and Construction Management

Park Ranger - Public Safety & Law Enforcement

Activities Director

Recreation Leader (Athletics) - Full Time

PARK RANGER - PARK OPERATIONS

Activities Aide

Recreation Therapist

Recreation Attendant, Owl Creek Landing

Maintenance Engineer I-Heating and AC (Recreation Centers)

Director of Shelter Programs

Recreation Leader- Therapeutic Programs (Seasonal)

Recreation Attendant (Park Monitor)

Activity Assistant

Customer Service/Front Desk (Park Host)

Recreation Therapist-Part Time

Park Ranger - Public Safety and Law Enforcement - New River Trail

Assisted Living Activities Aide

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