What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks and Recreation Lead Aide position at City of Virginia Beach?
Our Commitment
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is 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. As a department, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.
Your Role
The Parks and Recreation Lead Aide duties will include, but not be limited to:
Primary duties - Rock Wall Programs
Develop and physically conduct programs associated with our Rock Wall for diverse population
Conduct safety check and preventive maintenance o the Rock Wall equipment
Perform and ensure safety protocols and associated record keeping
Assist in the supervision and training of part time staff and volunteers in order to provide leadership and direction.
Initiate emergency protocols when necessary. Serve as certified First Responder
Additional Duties
May plan, lead, coordinate and supervise other programs in a multi-use community recreation center for participants (individual or groups) including but not limited to recreation and leisure programs, specialty equipment and/or events, contest/competitions/tournaments, birthday parties, etc.
Assist full-time staff with the planning of programs and the enforcement of center rules.
Supervise and ensure safety of program areas, patrons and other staff as needed.
Maintain, organize, sanitize, issue, collect, and monitor the use of equipment and supplies in order to ensure availability, proper use, and safety. Assist with monitoring supply inventory.
Implement opening and closing procedures and conduct equipment/facility/room inspections including perform interior and exterior safety checks on a routine basis.
Prepare and submit incident and accident reports to immediate supervisor(s) for documentation.
Assist with compiling monthly attendance report by tracking daily attendance.
Assist with promotion of special events and programs by distributing fliers, displaying banners, posters, updating building marquee, and creating bulletin boards.
Utilize conflict resolution techniques with patrons as needed.
May Transport patrons as required.
Communicate effectively, professionally and thoroughly with the public, patrons, coworkers and volunteers.
Perform indoor and outdoor set up and clean up for daily use of Recreation Center property including all programs, grounds and parking lots.
May require lifting or operating heavy equipment.
Attend formal training as assigned.
Provide facility/room tours for new patrons.
Assist Front Desk with answering phones and general questions from the public.
Open and close Recreation Center program areas.
May serve as Facility Supervisor
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.
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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