City Of Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach , VA 23452
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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…
THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
Your Role as a RECREATION SPECIALIST I / AQUATICS would include the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:
Aquatic Facility Management and Maintenance
Provide routine maintenance duties of an aquatic facility per OSHA, state and local health codes
Assist with the investigation of accidents and incidents
Enforce safety standards for programs and participants to maintain a safe environment
Lifeguard and teach swim lessons during times of staff shortage that include the following duties: provide a safe swimming environment; enforce rules; rescue anyone in danger of drowning; and administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and use of AED as needed
Supervision
Supervise part-time staff and volunteers inclusive of the areas of orientation, scheduling, discipline, training, and evaluation in order to provide quality programs and customer satisfaction
Train staff and volunteers in program adaptations
Understand basic accounting, budgetary, assessment, and evaluation procedures
Understand and apply safety principles
Understand appropriate city, state and federal safety practices, procedures, and regulations
Create lifeguard and instructional work schedules to provide a safe swimming environment
Handle difficult interpersonal working relationships with employees and the public
Provide occasional lifeguard and instructional responsibilities
Reports
Collect, complete, and assimilate reports, revenue forms, program documentation, incident and accident reports
Experience using computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Aquatic Programming
Customer Service
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers in both written and oral forms
Supervise and provide feedback to part time aquatic staff in the delivery of excellent customer service
Respond to public inquiries regarding programs/procedures
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.
City Of Virginia Beach, VA