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Recreation Specialist - Recreation Centers

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Recreation Specialist - Recreation Centers

Salary

$51,610.42 - $86,465.45 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

13744

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Recreation Centers

Opening Date

01/09/2026

Closing Date

2/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

The City of Norfolk Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a Recreational Specialist to assist in planning, implementing and evaluating recreational programs and daily activities of the center. The Recreation Specialist assists in managing the operations of the center and provides assistance to employees; evaluates recreational programs and daily activities of the center; and interacts with children, adults and seniors. The Recreation Specialist will participate in activities in addition to providing informational materials, directing volunteers and employees, and contributing to the cultural growth of individuals.

Norfolk's Department of Parks & 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 Starting Hiring Salary: $51,610.42

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational programs and daily activities of the center.

+ Serves on committees for the planning and marketing of events.

+ Assists in managing facility operations and aids employees. Interacts with children, teens, adults, and seniors.

+ Participates in activities in addition to providing informational materials, directing volunteers and part-time employees as well as contributes to the cultural growth of individuals.

+ Assists with the management of daily operations of the facility by scheduling and monitoring volunteers and part-time employees, compiling figures and preparing reports, providing lesson plans and program planning, authorizing permits, and collecting fees for programs and rental of the facility.

+ Interacts with citizens by responding to inquiries, and contributing to the growth and development of youth, teens, adults, seniors, and volunteers.

+ Markets the recreation program by distributing flyers and announcements to the community and submitting press releases.

+ Serves on committees for the planning and marketing of events.

+ Performs related duties by carrying out administrative responsibilities, transporting patrons, submits and writes initiatives and provides input on purchases

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Six months experience.

Preferred Education/Experience:

+ Associate's degree in Recreation and Tourism, Physical Education, or any closely related field.

+ At least one (1) year of experience in recreation and leisure activities.

+ At least one (1) year of experience working with youth, teens, adults, or seniors

Preferred License(s) and/or Certifications:

+ Valid Driver’s License

+ Frist Aid, CPR certified

Additional Information & Requirements

Work Hours: Monday to Sunday; 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.; not to exceed 40 hours per week; flexible hours

will apply including weekends, holidays, and special events.

+ 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

How many years of experience do you have working with children in a recreation or education setting?

+ Less than one year

+ One to two years

+ Two to three years

+ Four or more years

04

Briefly describe your experience working with youth, teens, adults or seniors in a recreation or education setting.

05

This position requires the ability to plan, implement and evaluation recreation programs for youth, teens, adults, and seniors. Do you have experience in these areas?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If yes, describe your experience for each age group? If no, type N/A

07

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you possess a current CPR Certification?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Do you possess a current First Aid certificate?

+ Yes

+ No

10

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

11

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

12

A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

+ I have been convicted of a felony

+ I have been convicted of a misdemeanor

+ I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor

+ I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor

13

If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.

14

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

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, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

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