Activity Center Leader or Assistant-After/Before School Programs

Department:

PARKS AND RECREATION

Compensation Grade:

H3051

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range : ACAL $19.13 - $22.96 / ACL $20.82 - $24.98
Starting Part Time Hourly Rate :
Activity Center Assistant Leader $19.13
Activity Center Leader $20.82

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

27

About Us:

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.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Day to Day Job Duties

The duties will include but not be limited to:

Planning, Programming and leading age-appropriate activities for 5–12-year-olds in a recreation setting

Supervision of children

Planning programs to include games, sports, arts and crafts, and special events.

Assisting the Activity Center Leader with site supervision, discipline and all other aspects of programming

Some locations may require additional experience or qualifications.

In addition to the above duties, the Activity Center Leader will provide supervision, mentoring and coaching to part time employees, volunteers and interns.

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.

Title placement will be based on demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities and position availability.

Activity Center Leader position will require possession of a valid Medical Administration Training (MAT) certification, or the ability to obtain the certification within six (6) months of employment. Medical Administration training-Diabetes (MAT=D) certification may be required based on participant needs and placement.   

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 and will vary weekly based on events, facility coverage, and weather.  All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours, overtime, splits shifts or maybe be relocated to another location or job assignment in response to short- term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies including weekends, evenings and holidays.

Schedule

During the school year, employees must be available to work five days a week, Monday –Friday – primarily 2:20pm – 6:15pm. If during employment, someone is no longer available for five days, they may be moved to a sub list.

Hours - Average scheduled hours up to 27 hours per week.

This position could provide direct childcare licensed by the State Licensing standards. Convictions of any barrier crime set forth in Virginia Code 63.2-1719 shall be automatic disqualification for employment for this position.

Training Starters

As a condition of employment, all Out of School Time employees must attend the following training events held at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building: (Dates provided after completion of onboarding screenings)

 -P&R Connection (Department Orientation). Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday.

-OST New Employee Orientation. This is a 4-day classroom training is scheduled from Monday – Thursday from 11:45 am and end by 5:00p.m.

-Additional training will be schedule to meet program standards.

The Perks

Competitive wages

Training/Mentoring for career advancement

Varied Paid Holidays

Personnel Leave

Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union

Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: No
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: Yes
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Application Deadline Notice: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on the day before the advertised end date. The system automatically closes the requisition at 12:01 a.m. on the listed end date, and no applications can be submitted after that time.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old. High school or GED, plus three (3) months or at least four hundred (400) hours of related experience in such positions as teacher/substitute, coach, recreation program leader, camp counselor, youth leader, scout leader, or childcare provider, either in a paid or volunteer capacity or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Some Locations may require a current and valid driver’s license. At programs providing direct childcare, convictions of any barrier crime set forth in Virginia Code §63.2-1719 shall be an automatic disqualification for employment in this position. At childcare program locations licensed by the Virginia State Department of Social Services additional qualifications are determined by the current state standards and guidelines. Special Requirements: 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. Successful completion of pre-employment physical.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile.  Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.

Official Job Descriptions:

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.