Our Commitment
Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are 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. By providing enriching and memorable life long experiences, 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!
PARKS & RECREATION SUPERVISOR duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Facility Management
- Effectively oversee the operation of a municipal recreation center to include front desk, walking tracks, weight rooms, gymnasiums, group fitness studios, racquet ball courts, dance studios, classroom spaces and game rooms.
- Ensure effective facility supervision by performing daily, weekly, monthly and annual preventive maintenance
- Coordinate use of facility space with other departmental units (including Aquatics, Fitness & Wellness, Inclusion Services, Early Childhood, Therapeutic Recreation, Sports Management and Out of School Time)
- Effectively assess facility operations and the enforcement of City policies, procedures and safety practices
- Oversee the investigation of incidents and accidents occurring within the facility and ensure corrective action is initiated
- Work with Marketing unit to understand demographics, trends and citizen’s priorities
Supervision
- Provide leadership and supervision to all full-time and part-time team members in the Recreation Center Services units for hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and discipline.
- Promote team work and serve as a catalyst for a positive work environment.
- Work with youth, teens, adults and seniors with diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
- Identify staff roles and responsibilities; set clear goals, expectations and accountability measures.
- Manage personnel matters and interpersonal working relationships.
- Build strong internal communications with facility team members and external communications with other work units, center members, citizens, and other City employees
- Coordinate the scheduling of programs, classes, activities and space utilization
- Review staff schedules and payroll
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Recreation Programming
- Ensure staff provide innovative and engaging programs and services for all ages to meet the diverse needs of the community
- Oversee the implementation of special events for recreation center members and non-members
- Build relationships and initiate collaborative projects with a variety of community groups and partners
- Serve as a community liaison.
- Oversee contracts and service agreements.
Front Desk Operations
- Provide leadership and supervision of the Front Desk operations including collection and reconciliation of revenue for memberships, classes and program registration
- Work with Marketing and Resource Development unit on membership incentives, advertising, and promotional campaigns
- Learn ActiveNet registration database to review and audit transactions and customer accounts
- Utilize Microsoft computer applications and databases including Oracle and ActiveNet
- Provide procurement guidance and assistance to staff
Financial
- Complete monthly reconciliation reports
- Monitor and track expenditures
- Collect and analyze statistical data and assist with budget preparation
- Learn Oracle financial database, review staff purchases and follow purchasing guidelines
Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.
Perks
Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:
- Hybrid Remote Work Schedule Upon Completion of Initial Training and Flexible Scheduling Options
- 11 Paid Holidays plus 3 Additional Personal Holidays
- 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
- Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)
- Hybrid 457 Cash Match
- Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
- Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave