Activity Center Leader

Our Commitment

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is 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. As a department, 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 Activity Center Leader–will support the implementation of Youth Opportunities office initiatives which includes Community Outreach activities and events including, but not limited to the following functions:

rovide support to full-time Recreation Specialist I & Site Lead in the supervision of summer youth employment workers, volunteers, and interns working the Parks After Dark Program to include: set-up, programs and activities, customer inquiries and site clean-up.

rovide onsite support to the arrival, set-up and program execution of all vendors, partnering stakeholders and planned activities at Parks After Dark

Provide support to full-time Recreation Specialist I & Site Lead in the supervision of summer youth employment workers, volunteers, and interns working the Parks After Dark Program to include: set-up, programs and activities, customer inquiries and site clean-up.

Provide onsite support to the arrival, set-up and program execution of all vendors, partnering stakeholders and planned activities at Parks After Dark

Lead Part Time Staff in planning and implementing programs and activities that demonstrate a comprehensive and current understanding of issues, contributors to positive youth outcomes and quality of life concerns in Virginia Beach communities

Operate vehicles to provide transportation for participants to special events or programs

Assist with the maintenance of program supplies and inventory during Parks After Dark Program

 Assist with the investigation of accidents and incidents; follow protocol for reporting and documenting

Assist the Recreation Specialist I in collecting data on program trends and participant outcomes; prepare and submit these and other reports as required.

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described. 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