Recreation Coordinator -Special Events in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating a wide range of large- and small-scale citywide and community special events and programs, both indoor and outdoor.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in physical education, sports/recreation administration, outdoor recreation or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
This class requires a minimum of two years of directly related full-time equivalent experience in the field, to include at least one year of supervisor level responsibilities.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.

CPR and First Aid certification are preferred, must be obtained within 6 months of employment and renewed every 2 years. Requirements determined by area assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Experience in planning, marketing, and conducting indoor and outdoor special events; working with vendors, exhibitors, sponsors, media outlets and citizen groups.

Experience coordinating ceremonial events and general knowledge of ceremony protocol.

Work hours vary and include significant evenings, weekends and periodically holidays

Will be required to work some events, programs, and activities within other areas of the City and Department

Over one year of full-time experience including some professional experience in managing organized special events and programs.

Must possess knowledge of recreational games, sports, arts and crafts, fitness programs, cultural awareness programs and special events.

Works special events and rentals that will require working many evenings, weekends and some holidays beyond normal business hours. Events may be held at various facilities located within the City, as well as, other neighboring locations. May be required to assist in city operations during emergencies and weather related events.

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.