Division Head of Aquatics

City of Norfolk; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk is seeking a Division Head of Aquatics to lead staffing, citywide programming, and large facility operations for aquatics and beaches. The role involves budgeting, policy development, and administrative oversight under limited supervision.

Qualified candidates will have an undergraduate degree in a related field and 2–3 years of experience managing teams, plus valid lifeguard/CPR certifications and pool operator credentials. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Recreation and Leisure Services, Sports Management or related field.
• 2-3 years demonstrated work experience managing teams in one or more areas of expertise.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard or YMCA training certificate.
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructor certificate.
• Current Pool Operator Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff by scheduling and coordinating work assignments, training, developing, conducting performance evaluations, and providing information as needed.
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure the division’s programs reflect core services and best use of funds.
• Prepare and administers division budget; ensure work is within budget and meets city policies and standards.
• Perform administrative duties by signing documents, responding to inquiries, drafting contracts, and correspondence.
• Coordinate work and develop plans by attending meetings with personnel, contractors, and civic associations.
• Develops annual budget, monitors expenditures, and approves purchases; maintains reports.
• Conduct research to stay current on programming and operations.
• Conduct ongoing evaluations of programs, services, and employees.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting

Program development

Policy development

Administrative duties

Education

Undergraduate degree in Recreation and Leisure Services, Sports Management or related field

Job description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a Division Head of Aquatics that Provides Division leadership, direction, and oversight for staffing, citywide programming, large multipurpose facility operations, planning, development, administration, and evaluation. Division includes but is not limited to aquatics and beaches.

Under limited supervision, this position supervises, plans and directs the activities of a division within an assigned Bureau. Performs administrative duties and assists with coordinating work and developing plans and strategies. Reports to the assigned Bureau Head.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Manage staff by scheduling and coordinating work assignments, training, developing, conducting performance evaluations, and providing information as needed.
• Developing policies and procedures to ensure the division’s programs reflect the National Recreation, Parks Association core services areas as well as best use of allocated funds.
• Prepares and administers’ divisions budget; ensure all work conducted within budgetary constraints and according to City policy, codes, and standards of quality.
• Perform 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.
• Conduct research to stay current on programming and operations.
• Conduct ongoing evaluations of programs, services, and employees.

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

2-3 years demonstrated work experience managing teams in one or more areas of expertise.

Preferred Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):

Required:

• A valid driver’s license.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard or YMCA training certificate.
• Current American Red Cross Water Safety and Lifeguard Instructor certificate.
• Current Pool Operator Certifications.

Preferred:

Certified Parks & Recreation Professional, current water fitness instructor and American Red Cross lifeguard management certification.