Job Details

Requisition ID:

47970

Work Location:

Parks & Recreation - Seatack Recreation Center

Pay Range:

H.3057, $18.48 - $22.18

Starting Salary:

Stated Hourly Rate

Work Schedule:

Varied schedule to include primarily weekends, holidays, and late afternoons/evenings

Part Time Hours/Wk:

Dependent upon programming schedule and availability

Job Open Date:

12/12/25

Application Deadline:

12/22/25

Job Duties:

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

Official City Job Description:



Working Conditions:

There is no working conditions statement for this position.

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: High school diploma or GED, or must possess certification in a related field, and three (3) months of related experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Some locations may require a current and valid drivers license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: May require operation of a motor vehicle to carry out assigned duties. Program staff may transport patrons. Schedules may vary to include work early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. 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. Individual location assignments will be determined by current department needs.

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:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below. Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application.

Rock Wall Experience

Special Instructions:

The Seatack Location is looking for team member(s) to operate programs on our Rock Wall and additional recreation programs. Candidates are required to have experience with rock walls, belaying, unique safety protocols, etc.

This pool of applicants could fill positions for multiple locations.

Some assignments may require overtime or split shifts to cover operational needs.
Average scheduled hours are dependent upon programming schedule and availability.

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.