What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Class Instructor position at City of Virginia Beach?
Job Duties:
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 Recreation Class Instructor – Chess duties will include, but not be limited to:
Plans specific recreation class activities appropriate to participants' age groups and subject matter
Provides supervisor with written lesson plan of class content for approval for beginner to advance participants
Formulates and submits supply sheets and instructional handouts to provide supervisor and students with class objectives and supplies needed
Guides students throughout class sessions with proper techniques and instructions in order to complete a designated skill level
Assists in developing ideas for new class programs in order to offer a quality programs.
Notifies supervisor, site, and students in case of illness or absence to accommodate participants
Handles discipline problems with students to facilitate program functioning
Establishes and enforces class rules and policies for students and carries out program directives to ensure program continuity and participant safety
Provides records and information for statistical documentation
Treats minor injuries of participants or takes needed steps to ensure participant receives proper medical attention
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.
- 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
Official City Job Description:
https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Recreation-Class-Instructor-03017-PT.pdf
Working Conditions:
There is no working conditions statement for this position.
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: At least three (3) years related experience in a specialized interest or skill, which includes a minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience or five (5) years experience in the subject; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required:
Preferences:
Special Instructions:
Chess instructors work primarily weekday evenings 1-2 hours at the Seatack Recreation Center Location.
The individual selected for this position will be housed at a primary site but may be scheduled between other park sites/facilities. Schedules will be adjusted seasonally based on class schedules.
As a condition of employment, all part-time employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided your training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
Salary : $15
