NEOGOV · 3 hours ago
Recreation Specialist - Youth & Teen Programs
Suffolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$47K/yr - $47K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a company that focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of government organizations. They are seeking a Recreation Specialist to plan and coordinate recreational programs for youth and teens, supervising staff and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while managing budgets and program registrations.
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Responsibilities
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals, interviews candidates for employment, conducts new employee orientation, recruits and supervises contracted instructors and volunteers
Coordinates daily work activities, organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work, monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work, consults with assigned staff, assists with complex problem situations, and provides technical expertise
Monitors participation and attendance in various programs
Ensures division compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, ensures adherence to established safety procedures, monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees, program participants, and other individuals, initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations
Plans and implements new and existing athletic and recreational programs at Recreation Centers/Athletic Facilities, developing schedules for leagues, classes, tournaments or other activities, scheduling use of facilities, and moving equipment as needed. Coordinating or performing cleaning of facility, scheduling and supervising daily activities for summer recreation and after school programs. Monitors and supervises USDA Summer Food Lunch Program, and Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Summer Program
Performs administrative functions, prepares and administers annual budget, monitors and controls expenditures, develops long and short term plans, goals and objectives for assigned area, prepares weekly, monthly and annual statistical reports, records/reports accidents and incidents, prepares press releases and program flyers, prepares weekly work schedules and payroll reports, reviews, approves and forwards invoices for payment
Provides information and assistance related to division programs, services, events, activities, fees, procedures, forms, or other issues, responds to routine questions and complaints or requests for service, initiates problem resolution
Receives and processes registration forms for program activities and recreation memberships, receives monies in payment of program registration fees or other fees/services, records and deposits program revenues
Prepares and completes various forms, reports, correspondence, registration forms, payments, invoices, brochures/flyers, posters, signs or other documents
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, registration forms, payments, invoices, brochures/flyers, handbooks, policies, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation, reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections, utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, or other software programs
Monitors inventory of division equipment and supplies, ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities, initiates request for new/ replacement materials, inspects equipment for proper operations, performs minor repairs as needed
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other division/departments, City officials, volunteers, instructors, program participants, parents, school personnel, community organizations, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice and direction
Attends department, division and Center staff meetings, attends other meetings as needed
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an a awareness of new trends and advances in the profession, reads professional literature, maintains professional affiliations, attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate
Responds to routine questions or complaints from the public
Assists with planning/implementation of special events/activities for the City and or other divisions of the department
Participates in marketing and advertising for all types of programs; attends community meetings; prepares presentations; develops outreach projects and programs
Maintains on-call status as required
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management, or a closely related field
1 year previous experience and/or training involving recreation program development and management, child care program administration, budget development, supervision, and personal computer operations
Must possess and maintain CPR & First Aid Certifications within six months of employment
Requires a valid driver's license
Preferred
CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications
Benefits
Retirement (Virginia Retirement System employer) for employees hired on or after 1/1/14 - Hybrid Members
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Health Insurance
Supplemental Insurances
Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Funeral Leave
Holidays
Jury Duty
457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRA
Employee Assistance Program
Worker's Compensation
Credit Union
Legal Services
Notary Public Services
Alternative Work Schedule
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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