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Division Head of Recreation Programs

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Division Head of Recreation Programs

Salary

$68,674.95 - $114,767.44 Annually

Location

Virginia 23510, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

13656

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Recreation Centers

Opening Date

11/17/2025

Closing Date

11/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a Division Head for our Recreation Programming and Events bureau. Under limited supervision, this position supervises, plans and directs the activities of a division within the assigned Bureau. The Division Head performs administrative duties and assists with coordinating work and developing plans and strategies.

Norfolk's d epartment of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Department Hiring Salary Range: $70,486 - $80,884

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ Manages staff by scheduling and coordinating work assignments, training and developing, conducting performance evaluations, and providing information as needed.

+ Develops policies and procedures to ensure the division's programs reflect the National Recreation, Parks Association core service areas as well as best use of allocated funds.

+ Prepares and administers department budget; ensures all work is conducted within budgetary constraints and according to City policy, codes and standards of quality.

+ Performs administrative duties by approving and signing documents, responding to inquiries, drafting contracts, and composing correspondence.

+ Assists with coordinating work and developing plans and strategies by attending meetings with various personnel, contractors, and civic associations.

+ Develops annual budget, monitors expenditures, and approves purchases, maintains financial and participant activity reports.

+ Conducts research to stay current on recreation programs development and management.

+ Conducts ongoing evaluations of programs, services, and employees.

Education/Experience

Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation and Leisure Services, Public Administration or related field

2-3 years demonstrated work experience managing teams in one or more areas of expertise. May be required to have specific work experience for assignment into special areas requiring special subject matter knowledge.

Preferred License(s) and/or certifications:

+ Certified Parks & Recreation Professional

+ First Aid certification

+ CPR & Blood Borne Pathogen certification

Additional Information & Requirements

Work Location: Parks & Recreation Administration Building, 220 Boush Street, Norfolk, VA 23510

+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

+ Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Some College (6 months or more)

+ Vocational/Technical Degree

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

03

Do you possess a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you a Certified, Parks & Recreation Professional?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have at least 3 years of experience supervising subordinates and overseeing daily operations, budget, programming, and special events of multiple recreation facilities?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If yes, please describe your experiences?

07

This position requires obtainment of a CPR/First Aid certificate within six (6) months of appointment. Are you able and willing to meet this work requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I am a Veteran

+ I am a Disabled Veteran

09

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

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