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City of Norfolk
Division Head of Community Wellness
Career Insights for Recreation / Activities Worker
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$33,791 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. Provides Division leadership, direction, and oversight for staffing, citywide programming, large multipurpose facility operations, planning, development, administration, and evaluation. Division includes but is not limited to athletics, athletic field permitting, fitness programs, outdoor programs, special events, and team Norfolk boxing. Under limited supervision, supervises, plans and directs the activities of a division within an assigned Bureau. Performs administrative duties and assists with coordinating work and developing plans and strategies. Reports to the assigned Bureau Head. Manage staff by scheduling and coordinating work assignments, training, developing, conducting performance evaluations, and providing information as needed. Developing policies and procedures to ensure the division's programs reflect the National Recreation, Parks Association core services areas as well as best use of allocated funds. Prepares and administers' divisions budget; ensure all work conducted within budgetary constraints and according to City policy, codes, and standards of quality. Perform administrative duties by approving and signing documents, responding to inquiries, drafting contracts, and composing correspondence. Assists with coordinating work and developing plans and strategies by attending meetings with various personnel, contractors, and civic associations. Develops annual budget, monitors expenditures, and approves purchases, maintains financial and participant activity reports. Conduct research to stay current on programming and operations. Conduct ongoing evaluations of programs, services, and employees. Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation and Leisure Services, Public Administration or related field.