Park Supervisor

As a PARK SUPERVISOR you will be responsible for the overall supervision, management and operation of one of the maintenance teams in the City's park system. 

Park Maintenance:

• Performs and manages maintenance including, but not limited to ball fields, dog park turf, trash collection and disposal, grass cutting, shrub trimming, edging, raking, sweeping, power washing, and painting.

• Clean picnic tables, playground equipment, park office, trails, picnic shelters and restrooms to ensure a safe, clean and attractive park environment.

•    Conduct inspections of various park amenities to include playgrounds, dog park, volleyball/tennis, disc golf amenities and basketball courts, maintenance equipment and facility buildings.

•  Inform supervisor of park maintenance and operational issues.

•    Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure good condition at all times Maintain inventory of tools, equipment and cleaning supplies; assist other city personnel with landscape maintenance, environmental projects, volunteer group projects, etc.

Supervision:

•    Supervise approximately Full time and Part Time staff to include hiring, scheduling, evaluating, and discipline.

•   Train Park employees in the proper use of tools, utility vehicles, and grass cutting equipment to ensure safety.

•  Monitor daily work assignments of staff, community service workers, and volunteers

Park/Outdoor Facility Operations:

•  Responsible for the overall supervision of assigned parks.

•  Enforce Park rules to ensure a safe park environment is maintained at all times.

•  Assist with shelter reservations and work with event organizers conducting events and rentals in the park.

•   Responsible for attending onsite meetings to ensure that events are planned to park design and capacity.

•  Monitor the use of recreation equipment and amenities by patrons to ensure it is being used in a safe and correct manner; manage and operate dog parks, disc golf courses and boat ramps, including the enforcement of all rules and regulations.

• Explain city and department policies regarding conduct while on City Park property with violators to clarify misunderstandings.

 Administrative:

•  Responsible for timely review and submission of timesheet Assist with monitoring capital improvement project.

•  Manage shelter reservations and monitor permits daily via ActiveNet database to ensure site is prepared for group.

•  Responds orally to in person and phone inquiries from the public to ensuring quality customer service is maintained at all times.

• Responds in writing to patrons and supervisor regarding incidents, accidents and issues; assists with the preparation of work schedules and written performance appraisal evaluations of team members.

• Prepares and submits work orders, inspection reports, and other reports as required utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

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!

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.

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