Activity Center Leader

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

RISE Enrichment Specialists will plan and implement educational instruction to rising 1^st– 6th graders (grouped by grade). 

• Specialist will be able to integrate Literacy into STEM-based projects and lessons and are expected to develop creative, fun, and innovated activities for program participants based on the weekly themes. 
• Plan an enrichment program that includes learning objectives.
• On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned groups in the locations and at the times designated.
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Prepare for activities and provide written evidence of preparation to immediate supervisor.

• Take all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

   

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.

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

• Competitive wages
• Training/Mentoring for career advancement
• Varied Paid Holidays
• 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