Parks and Recreation Aide

Requisition :

48435

Work Location:

Parks & Recreation - Various Virginia Beach Locations

Pay Range:

H.3056, $15.53

Starting Salary:

Stated Hourly Rate

Work Schedule:

varied days, evenings, weekend and holidays

Part Time Hours/Wk:

Up to 27 hours

Job Open Date:

2/19/26

Final date to receive applications:

3/8/26

Job Duties:

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...

• 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!

Your Role:

The Parks and Recreation Aide - Recreation Center staff duties could include, but not be limited to:

Planning, leading and supervising diversified recreational programs and services including activities for all ages in a multi-use recreation center;

Greet customers and monitors program areas

Enforce facility policies and procedures

Physically sets up rooms including tables, chairs and recreation equipment

Assist with preschool, youth, teen and adult populations

May assist where needed to help build a comprehensive fitness program and wellness activities

May transport patrons in a city vehicle

Assist with monitoring facility areas such as gyms and game rooms

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.

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.

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:

There is no official City job description for this position.

Working Conditions:

There is no working conditions statement for this position.

Minimum Requirements:

There is no official City job description for this position.

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

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