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.
The Department of Recreation, Parks, & Open Space is seeking an innovative professional to supervise and instruct the Team Norfolk amateur boxing program participants in the Norfolk Boxing Center. The selected candidate for this position will also be responsible for designing and instructing boxing fitness classes for facility members. The Norfolk Boxing Center at Harbor Park is a 13,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility that boasts two U.S.A. Boxing regulation-sized competition rings, stadium-style seating, and the capacity to host larger shows and championship bouts.
This state-of-the-art facility offers:
Two USA Boxing regulation-sized rings Hosting for large shows/state championship Parents' Lounge Homework / tutoring classroom Fitness equipment/classes The popular boxing program, which includes life skills and scholastic support, is highly beneficial to young athletes and members of the community. We are excited about the opportunity to help even more young people get out in play in ways that will help them find success now and throughout life.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range:
$59,745.51-64,000.88 Essential functions include but are not limited to: Supervises and coordinates the training and instruction of participants in basic boxing techniques and physical training regimens. Organizes and coordinates boxing team practices and physical workouts. Monitors boxing activities during training and practices; evaluates performance of program participants and instruct proper techniques to assist with skill development. Monitors guest and participant behavior; enforces rules, regulations and safety precautions at the boxing facility. Administers First Aid to the injured and call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on serious accident cases. Supervises and instructs the Team Norfolk Amateur boxing program. Manages a center or cluster of centers by conducting site visits, providing for control, safety and security of the facility, providing recommendations for improvement, monitoring the budget, evaluating programs, delivering supplies, interpreting policies, training and scheduling employees, and conducting performance evaluations. Interacts with citizens by greeting customers, handling inquiries, addressing concerns, and providing information. Performs administrative activities by compiling and reviewing reports and schedules, submitting paperwork, collecting monies, and monitoring the budget. Plans, implements and promotes events by collecting information, attending workshops to gain new skills and knowledge, consulting with staff for suggestions, and preparing flyers and announcements for upcoming activities. Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates daily programs and special events. Performs related duties by planning City-wide events, building floats, organizing logistics for City ground breaking, ribbon cuttings, oath of office, memorials, dedications, and recognition ceremonies, including setting up stages, tents, audio equipment, tables, and chairs. Performs other duties as assigned. Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Three years experience. The preferred candidate will possess Supervisory experience. Five (5) years of experience in coaching professional or amateur boxing. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to see, hear, stand/walk for extended periods of time, lift from ground to above shoulder, climb, bend, stoop, sit, push, pull, perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and utilize telephone communications. Valid Driver's License. CPR/First Aid.
The preferred candidate will possess:
A USA Boxing certification.
Work Location :
Norfolk Boxing and Fitness Center, 150 Park Ave Norfolk, Virginia 23510
Work Hours :
40 hours per week, hours vary and are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional evening and weekend hours as required.
