Recreation Specialist I - Aquatics

Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Recreation Specialist I in Aquatics, where you'll manage aquatic facilities, supervise staff, and ensure safety standards are met. This role offers a blend of responsibilities, from lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons to providing excellent customer service. You'll play a crucial part in creating enjoyable aquatic programs for youth and adults. With a focus on community engagement and safety, this position is perfect for those passionate about recreation and making a positive impact. Enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and retirement plans.

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays

18 Days of Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Legal and Identity Theft Protection

Hybrid Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Plan

Income Replacement Program

Optional Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in recreation management.
• 4 years of experience in recreation leadership or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise part-time staff and volunteers for quality programs.
• Enforce safety standards and provide lifeguard duties as needed.
• Assist in planning and implementing aquatic programs.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Customer Service

Aquatic Facility Management

Staff Supervision

First Aid Certification

Basic Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management

Therapeutic Recreation

Exercise Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Your Role as a RECREATION SPECIALIST I / AQUATICS would include the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

Aquatic Facility Management and Maintenance

• Provide routine maintenance duties of an aquatic facility per OSHA, state and local health codes
• Assist with the investigation of accidents and incidents
• Enforce safety standards for programs and participants to maintain a safe environment
• Lifeguard and teach swim lessons during times of staff shortage that include the following duties: provide a safe swimming environment; enforce rules; rescue anyone in danger of drowning; and administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and use of AED as needed

Supervision

• Supervise part-time staff and volunteers inclusive of the areas of orientation, scheduling, discipline, training, and evaluation in order to provide quality programs and customer satisfaction
• Train staff and volunteers in program adaptations
• Understand basic accounting, budgetary, assessment, and evaluation procedures
• Understand and apply safety principles
• Understand appropriate city, state and federal safety practices, procedures, and regulations
• Create lifeguard and instructional work schedules to provide a safe swimming environment
• Handle difficult interpersonal working relationships with employees and the public
• Provide occasional lifeguard and instructional responsibilities

Reports

• Collect, complete, and assimilate reports, revenue forms, program documentation, incident and accident reports
• Experience using computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Aquatic Programming

• Assist in teaching, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating aquatic facility based recreation programs for youth and adults

Customer Service

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers in both written and oral forms
• Supervise and provide feedback to part time aquatic staff in the delivery of excellent customer service
• Respond to public inquiries regarding programs/procedures

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.

Full Time Perks –

Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:

• 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

MINIMUMS: Requires a Bachelors degree in recreation management, therapeutic recreation, exercise science, or a related field; OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with such positions as recreation leader or recreation program supervisor.