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 lifelong 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!

Your Role

The Parks and Recreation Lead Aide ($17.00 per hour) duties will include, but not be limited to:

Supervising part time staff , volunteers, and Community Service Workers

Majority of the workday is in an outdoor environment in various weather conditions.

Open and close facilities

Documentation and record keeping such as reporting incidents and accidents.

Providing customer service and enforce rules and regulations.

Provide routine maintenance and construction of park areas, amenities, and equipment.

Cleaning and maintaining all parts of large public restrooms (custodial services) and changing rooms on a daily basis.

Travel and care for satellite park locations

Perform horticultural functions and landscape/general maintenance, construction, and litter removal for parks, building sites, roadways and school sites; repair functions necessary to maintain designated public areas such as: Operate lawnmowers, weed-eaters, light automotive equipment, common gardening/hand tools, various motorized equipment, and edging/trimming equipment; apply safety precautions accordingly.

Load and unload tools, equipment, dirt, gravel, clay, and sand for project assignments

Assist mulching, maintaining, and weeding plant and shrub beds, lawn areas, and walkways

Prune and trim trees and shrubs, clear undeveloped areas, install plants

Empty and disposal of trash collected from multiple large park trash cans on a daily basis.

Adapt to a constantly changing set of priorities and environment.

Lift equipment and supplies that may weigh up to 50 pounds (occasionally heavier), 15-20 times an hour for 1-2 hours daily

Assist with and/or manage special event participation.

Work effectively independently and as a member of a team when appropriate.

Work during emergencies, extreme weather conditions, inclement/adverse weather, or other essential operating periods to perform vital services, such as storm damage cleanup, snow removal, and other duties as required

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.

The P&R Employee Experience

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

The Perks

• Competitive wages
• Training/Mentoring for career advancement
• Varied Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union exclusively for City employees and their dependents
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave