Recreation Program Specialist

1 week ago

Suffolk, Virginia, United States City of Suffolk, VA Full time
Salary: $48,025.00 Annually

Location : Suffolk, VA

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Parks & Recreation

Description

A reputable company in Suffolk, VA is looking for a dedicated individual to join their team as a Recreation Specialist II. As a key member of the Parks & Recreation Department, you will be responsible for various administrative tasks to support the development of athletics and aquatics programming. Your role will involve supervising and coordinating program activities for individuals of all ages, including leagues, tournaments, lessons, and special events. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in recruiting volunteers and assisting in marketing activities to enhance public and private sponsorships, collaborations, and partnerships. If you are passionate about recreational programming and community engagement, this position is perfect for you. Reporting to the Athletics Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the community through your work.

Essential Job Functions
  • Supervises, oversees and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee concerns and problems; directs work; counsels, disciplines, and conducts evaluations; coordinates, work; organizes priorities and assigns work; ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Plans, implements, and organizes events and programs for the public; conducts program evaluations and utilizes findings for future planning activities.
  • Recruits volunteers to assist in implementing recreational and athletic programming; supervises volunteers during programs and events.
  • Participates in marketing and advertising for all types of programs; attends community meetings; prepares presentations; develops outreach projects for cultural and visual arts programs.
  • Conducts surveys and statistical studies on City demographics.
  • Provides assistance with special events and projects as assigned.
  • Receives and responds to citizen inquiries and requests; connects citizens to proper staff for assistance.
  • Receives incoming calls, provides information and assists visitors to the department as needed; performs clerical tasks as needed.
  • Operates a personal computer and other equipment necessary to complete essential functions to include word processing, e-mail and other programs.
  • Communicates with supervisors, employees, other departments, vendors, the public and outside agencies; attends various meetings as required.
  • Develops and designs marketing materials, guides, and educational materials for programs/events.
  • Develops, curates & installs all museum exhibits as well as develops and conducts programming for exhibits. Conducts the preservation, cataloging and curation of permanent collection.
  • Plans, researches and develops exhibits. Develops and designs marketing materials, exhibit guides, and educational materials for exhibits/events.
  • Identifies grant sources and writes grant proposals.
  • Assists in the development and monitoring of budgets.
  • Monitors participation and attendance in various programs.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Management or a related field, along with 3 to 5 years of experience in programming, athletics, and/or aquatics. Certification as a Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor is required or must be obtained within 6 months of employment. CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications are preferred to ensure the safety of all participants. Additionally, a valid driver's license is required for this role.

Supplemental Information
  • Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and or departmental practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Recreation Specialist II.
  • Ability to perform various administrative tasks and assignments to support the development of public programming. Has the leadership ability to supervise and coordinate program activities.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of marketing and promotions and is able to assist in marketing activities by soliciting public and private sponsorships, collaborations, and partnerships.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of management and is able to provide effective supervision to assigned subordinate staff.
  • Knowledge of the terminology, principles and methods utilized within the department.
  • Ability to demonstrate organizational skills to coordinate the activities of cultural and visual arts programs.
  • Ability to effectively recruit volunteers for recreation, athletic, and support service programs.
  • Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, administrative changes, or related operations updates as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
  • Ability to implement policy changes within the department and ensure adherence to all establishes guidelines, procedures and policies.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, supervisors and members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.
  • Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
  • Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant.
  • Ability to use mathematical formulas to perform required calculations. Is knowledgeable and proficient with computers and software programs typically utilized in the position.
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical reports and related materials.
  • Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data, includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
  • Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.
  • Ability to read a variety of reports, informational and technical documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.
  • Ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
  • Ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.
  • Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
  • Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
  • Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
  • Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with job-related equipment.
Seasonal Employees- No Benefits
Part-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)
Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;

Retirement (Virginia Retirement System employer) for employees hired on or after 1/1/14 - Hybrid Members
Hybrid plan members contribute 4 percent of creditable compensation to the defined benefit plan and 1 percent to the defined contribution plan each month. Members may voluntarily contribute up to an additional 4 percent in 0.5 percent increments to the defined contribution plan each month. Members can increase or decrease their voluntary contributions on a quarterly basis. With the mandatory and voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the plan, members can contribute a maximum of 5 percent with a 3.5 percent match from the employer. Members invest in various investment options that best fit their needs.
Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit part of the plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. The retirement eligibility for a full or reduced retirement pension in the Hybrid Plan is very detailed. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for details.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Yearly earnings
120 Hours (1-59 months), 144 Hours months), 168 Hours months), 192 Hours (180 and over)
Sick Leave
Part Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling.

Personal Leave
All regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.
Health Insurance
Coverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.
Supplemental Insurances
Employees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance.
Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
Provides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.
Life Insurance
The city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.
Optional Life Insurance
Employees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.
Funeral Leave
24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.
Holidays
Suffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Jury Duty
Time off with pay with difference between jury pay and regular pay or use annual leave and keep check.
457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRA
Offered through ICMA Retirement Corporation as a way to shelter a portion of your salary from income taxes and save for retirement.
Employee Assistance Program
Offers employees and immediate family members (3) free, confidential counseling sessions related to a broad range of issues such as marital or family conflict, job or personal stress, alcohol or drug abuse, financial or legal worries, etc.

Worker's Compensation
Should an employee have an on the job injury, he/she could be eligible for Workmen's Compensation Benefits, except in cases of willful neglect.

Pay Days
Employees will be paid on the 15th and last working day of each month.
Credit Union
A Suffolk Credit Union is available to employees.
Legal Services
Employees may prepay for access to legal assistance.
Notary Public Services
Services available in the Human Resources Department.

Alternative Work ScheduleFor some positions -Offers 4 Alternative Work Schedule options to provide employees with greater control over their personal and professional time, as well as reducing absences.

01

Which of the following reflects your highest level of education in Parks and Recreation Management or a closely related field?
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
  • No Degree
02

Which of the following best represents your experience and/or training involving athletics and aquatics programming ?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 - 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5 - 6 years
  • 6 - 7 years
  • 7 - 8 years
  • More than 8 years
03

Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
04

Indicate your current CPR/First Aid/AED certification:
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • All of the Above
  • None of the Above
05

Are you available to work some evenings?
  • Yes
  • No
06

Are you available to work some holidays?
  • Yes
  • No
07

Are you available to work some weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
08

Are you a certified Lifeguard or able to obtain the certification within 6 months of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
09

Are you a certified Water Safety Instructor or able to obtain the certification within 6 months of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
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