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City of Norfolk, Virginia Recreation Supervisor in Norfolk, Virginia
Recreation Supervisor
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Recreation Supervisor
Salary
$50,624.00 - $82,557.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
12103
Department
Parks & Recreation
Division
Recreation Centers
Opening Date
06/26/2024
Closing Date
7/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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Description
The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a Recreation Supervisor to plans, implement, and evaluate a wide variety of programs at a community, day care, senior citizen center, or recreational center. This position manages the overall operation of centers and supervises personnel, handles business/cash transactions, attends workshops to enhance skills and generate ideas for events. The Recreation Supervisor may also work on planning committees for city-wide activities and assist in implementing those activities.
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 Hiring Salary: $50,624
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Manages a center or cluster of centers by conducting site visits, providing for control, safety, and security of the facility, providing recommendations for improvement, monitoring the budget, evaluating programs, delivering supplies, interpreting policies, training, and scheduling employees, and conducting performance evaluations.
Interacts with citizens by greeting customers, handling inquiries, addressing concerns, and providing information.
Performs administrative activities by compiling and reviewing reports and schedules, completing inventory, submitting paperwork, collecting monies, and maintaining/monitoring the budget.
Plans, implements, and promotes events by collecting information, attending workshops to gain new skills and knowledge, consulting with staff for suggestions, and preparing flyers and announcements for upcoming activities.
Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates daily programs and special events
Performs related duties by planning City-wide events, building floats, organizing logistics for City groundbreaking, ribbon cuttings, oath of office, memorials, dedications, and recognition ceremonies, including setting up stages, tents, audio equipment, tables, and chairs.
Managerial responsibilities include supervision of subordinate’s performance, plan activities, special events, work schedules, field trips, staff assignments, committee assignments, and training for staff.
Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Recreation or a related field.
Two years' supervisory experience in recreation, fitness, aquatics, athletics or related field.
Additional Information & Requirements
Valid Driver's License.
CPR/First Aid Certification within six months of employment.
Work Location: City of Norfolk
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
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.
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.
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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.
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma/GED
Some College
Technical/Vocational Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
No education listed
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How many years of experience do you have working in recreation? Please ensure this experience is referenced in your resume.
Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
Four or more years
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How many years of experience do you possess managing a facility which included facility safety and security, budget management, program evaluation, policy interpretation, and staff supervision?
Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
Four or more years
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Do you have three years of supervisory experience?
Yes
No
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Please describe your supervisory experience and be sure to include the number of years and employees supervised.
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This position requires a proficient level of computer skills. Please select the response that best describes your computer skill level, including using Microsoft Office.
I have no Microsoft Office Experience.
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
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Do you possess a current CPR/First Aid Certificate?
Yes
No
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Do you have a valid driver's license? (Please note: A current copy of your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record, obtained within last 30 days, is required at the time of interview.)
Yes
No
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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