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Recreation Supervisor - Aquatics

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Recreation Supervisor - Aquatics

Salary

$50,624.05 - $84,620.59 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

13365

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Aquatics

Opening Date

11/20/2025

Closing Date

12/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

The City of Norfolk Department of Parks and Recreation is hiring for a Recreation Supervisor to plan, implement and evaluate a wide variety of programs within our Aquatic Center sites. This position will be responsible for managing the overall operation of the center and supervise personnel to provide excellent customer service and be resources to residents visiting the center. As an integral part of Team Norfolk, the Recreation Supervisor may work on planning committees for city-wide activities and assist in implementing those activities.

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.

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Department Starting Hiring Salary: $51,000

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ Manages a center or cluster of centers by conducting site visits, providing for control, safety and security of the facility, providing recommendations for improvement, monitoring the budget, evaluating programs, delivering supplies, interpreting policies, training and scheduling employees, and conducting performance evaluations.

+ Performs and records water chemistry tests.

+ Develops implements and evaluates aquatic programs and budgets.

+ Completes all required paperwork, including daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports as well as incident and accident reports.

+ Attends all required staff meetings and in-service training sessions.

+ Interacts with citizens by greeting customers, handling inquiries, addressing

+ Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates daily programs and special events.

Education/Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Two years' experience in recreation, fitness, aquatics, athletics or related field.

Additional Information & Requirements

+ American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR AED – PR/First Aid (or equivalent)

+ American Red Cross Lifeguard Management (or equivalent)

+ American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (or equivalent)

+ American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor

+ Valid driver’s license

Work Location: Various Aquatic Centers within the City of Norfolk

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sundays 9a.m. to 6p.m. Hours may change seasonally.

+ 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.

01

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 have a Bachelor's Degree in Health, Fitness, Recreation or related field?

+ Yes

+ No

04

How many years of experience do you possess working in recreation? (Please ensure this experience is referenced above within the body of your application)

+ Less than one year

+ One to two years

+ Two to three years

+ Four or more years

05

How many years of experience do you possess managing a facility which included facility safety and security, program evaluation, policy interpretation and staff supervision?

+ Less than one year

+ One to two years

+ Two to three years

+ Four or more years

06

Briefly describe your facility management experience. Include in your response the facility size and facility features/amenities. Enter N/A if you do not have supervisory experience.

07

Do you have any supervisory experience?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Briefly describe your supervisory experience and be sure to include the number of years and employees supervised. Enter N/A if you do not have supervisory experience.

09

This position requires a proficient level of computer skills. Please select the response that best describes your computer skill level, including using Microsoft Office.

+ I do not have any experience with Microsoft Office.

+ Beginner

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

10

Do you possess a current CPR/First Aid certificate?

+ Yes

+ No

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

Do you have a valid driver's license? (Please note: A current copy of your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record, obtained within last 30 days, is required at the time of interview.)

+ Yes

+ No

15

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. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

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