Recreation Leader (Athletics) - Full Time in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Recreation Leader with a background in athletic operations to support youth and adult sports programs, community activities, special events, and facility operations throughout the City of Chesapeake. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with the community and creating safe, positive, and engaging recreational experiences for participants of all ages.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and team-oriented with strong communication skills and a passion for athletics, recreation, and serving the community. This position offers the opportunity to help create meaningful recreational experiences for residents of all ages.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
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VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance .

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class 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. May require a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the 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.

Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment; effectively communicate with the public; and resolve conflicts during competitive league programs.

Must have ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing; ability to use a telephone; read and interpret rules and regulations.

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.