Recreation Leader - Senior Programs- Part Time at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Virginia, Illinois
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Virginia, Illinois, 62691, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionRecreation Leader - Senior Programs- Part Time
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division: PR&T SENIOR/THERAP
Requisition Number: 2025542
Number of hours worked per week: 0 - 25 per week
Work Schedule: Varies: Monday – Sunday (may include days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays) Schedule will be determined based on operational requirements | Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Various recreational facilities
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 03/30/2026
Job Close Date: 04/14/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PARKS, REC, & TOURISM
Division: PR&T SENIOR/THERAP
Requisition Number: 2025542
Number of hours worked per week: 0 - 25 per week
Work Schedule: Varies: Monday – Sunday (may include days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays) Schedule will be determined based on operational requirements | Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Various recreational facilities
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
$16.51/per hour
May be higher depending on experience
May be higher depending on experience
Job Description:
Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking an individual who enjoys participating in a variety of recreational activities and events and has a passion for working with the 55-and-better community. This position primarily supports senior adult programs, facility operations, rentals, and events, including a wide range of diverse programs and activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service to diverse citizen and participant groups in alignment with the City’s Customer Service Initiative.
- Assist with facilitating Senior Day Programs, including teaching, planning, and supervising crafts, games, and other activities.
- Supervise facilities and participants; monitor daily attendance; enforce rules and regulations in accordance with City policies and procedures.
- Support daily center operations such as opening and closing the facility, performing general custodial tasks, setting up and taking down equipment, tables, and chairs, and conducting facility inspections.
- Monitor facilities during normal hours of operation, secure the building, ensure security procedures are followed, and enforce City policies and regulations.
- Monitor program and participant safety; report safety concerns; respond to accidents and injuries and perform basic first aid as needed.
- Participate in field trips and center activities, including table games, cards, checkers, and other active or passive games.
- Utilize general knowledge of senior-focused recreational activities, including athletics, arts and crafts, music and dance, board games, and special events.
- Interact with citizens, instructors, and contractors; mediate issues and address customer service requests.
- Coordinate facility rentals, conduct facility tours, and collaborate with other City departments that use the facility.
- Complete rental forms, collect rental fees, prepare reports, and process program registrations.
- Prepare monetary deposits and process transactions for rentals, program registrations, and fees using the ActiveNet system.
- Maintain supplies, equipment, and inventory for planned programs and activities; organize site equipment; explain game rules and regulations; demonstrate equipment use; make safe decisions; and follow instructions.
- Submit written reports—such as incident/accident reports and equipment or inventory needs—to the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Occasionally work special events and rentals, which may require evening, weekend, or holiday hours. Events and rentals may occur at other City facilities.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires a high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in recreation, physical education, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of one month of full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires CPR and First Aid certification within the first year of employment. Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
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.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in recreation, physical education, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of one month of full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires CPR and First Aid certification within the first year of employment. Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Must have ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing; ability to use a telephone; read and interpret rules and regulations.
Will be required to work at City special events and activities as program support staff.
Excellent customer service skills and abilities.
Will be required to work at City special events and activities as program support staff.
Excellent customer service skills and abilities.
Job Open Date: 03/30/2026
Job Close Date: 04/14/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is Seasonal Part-Time
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