Recreation Specialist- Senior Programs

Isle of Wight County, VA; Carrollton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Isle of Wight County is seeking a full-time Recreation Specialist- Senior Programs to coordinate and plan activities, events, and services for adults 55+ in the Parks and Recreation department.

The role involves managing program logistics, staff supervision, and community outreach, while ensuring safety, administering information, and maintaining registration data. A bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience are required, with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation and Leisure Services or related field and one year of experience or equivalent.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certifications; Driver's License valid in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and plans activities, events, and programs for adults 55+ and County residents.
• Oversees logistics for program sites and supervises staff and participants.
• Assists with program administration and distribution of information.
• Attends meetings and provides input to staff.
• Assesses community needs and identifies new programs.
• Manages program information in the registration database.
• Promotes programs via social media, newsletters, flyers, and events.
• Monitors safety and budget within the assigned unit.

Skills

Program planning

Event coordination

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation and Leisure Services or related field

Job description

Isle of Wight County is currently recruiting for a full-time Recreation Specialist- Senior Programs. The Recreation Specialist-Senior Programs assists in the coordination and planning of a variety of activities, special events, and programs provided to adults ages 55 and older and County residents through the Parks and Recreation department. Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Manager.

• Performs logistical operation of program sites to include: coordination of all components, and supervision of staff and program participants required to operate senior programs;
• Provides assistance with program administration including the preparation and distribution of program information as requested;
• Attends organizational meetings for programs, provides input, and program information to departmental and site staff;
• Assesses community needs and participant interests to identify new programs and services.
• Helps formulate and secure any rules and regulations that apply to a particular program;
• Enters program activities into the program registration database;
• Promotes programs through social media, newsletters, flyers, presentations, and community events.
• Coordinates information pertaining to a particular program including: cancellations to program participants, contractual staff or others as required;
• Develops and maintains relationships with senior centers, community organizations, civic groups, healthcare organizations, and other agencies serving older adults.
• Coordinates departmental procedures as they relate to problems and / or accidents that may occur with a particular program;
• Accepts, receives, and/or collects payments;
• Prepares and/or processes purchase orders;
• Performs inventory/property management;
• Makes recommendations that impact the budget;
• Manages the budget within assigned unit/division;
• Performs other related duties as assigned;
• Observe all approved safety and health policies and procedures pertaining to his/her work activities and perform all work tasks in a safe and healthy manner in accordance with County policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the use of fingers, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation and Leisure Services or related field and one (1) year of experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Work experience as a supervisory role is preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

Requires First Aid and CPR certifications

Driver's License valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Please Note: All County employees may be required to report to serve our customers during emergency conditions. While some will perform their regular duties, others may be assigned to report at a different time and location and to perform different duties from their regular jobs. Employees will either be deemed essential personnel and provide services that must continue regardless of or pursuant to a state of emergency or will be deemed nonessential personnel that will be required to report to work in an emergency if they receive an assignment to shelter duty or other duty.