Parks and Recreation Lead Aide

Requisition ID: 48786 Work Location: Parks & Recreation - Various Virginia Beach Locations Pay Range: H.3057, $18.48 Starting Salary: Minimum of the Pay Range Work Schedule: Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 4/3/26 Application Deadline: 4/21/26

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 Lead Aide duties will include but not be limited to:

Provide customer service and enforce rules and regulations

Lead/instruct/officiate sport activities

Individual will work in an outdoor environment in various weather conditions

Assist with and/or manage sporting/special event participation

Perform athletic field set up/breakdown and maintenance

Serve as a mentor for interns, volunteers and new employees.

Perform housekeeping/custodial duties emptying trash cans and cleaning restrooms.

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:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Parks-and-Recreation-Lead-Aide-03057-PT.pdf

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: Requires 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: 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:

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Special Instructions:

Applications we be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once an appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed. Don’t delay, apply today.

The individual selected for this position will be housed at a primary site but may be scheduled between other sites/facilities. Schedules can be adjusted seasonally and will vary weekly based on programs, events, facility coverage, and weather. Maximum scheduled hours up to 27 hours per week.
Shifts may begin as early as 6:00 am.
Shifts can end as late as 11:30 pm.
Many of the currently scheduled events occur on weeknights, weekends and or including holidays. Work hours vary depending on events and seasonal athletic programs
Some assignments may require split shifts to cover operational needs.
All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours 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.
Sports Management - Many of the currently scheduled events occur on weeknights, weekends and or including holidays. Work hours vary depending on events.
Athletic Programs - Work hours vary depending on varied seasonal athletic programs.
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.