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Recreation Leader III-Part Time

Employer
City Of Alexandria Virginia
Location
Alexandria, VA
Salary
$17.23 - $24.47 Hourly
Closing date
Dec 19, 2022

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Recreation Leader III/GS 10

Part-Time Position

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. About one-quarter square miles in the city have been designated as a national or local historic district. We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. Suppose you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria. In that case, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Part-time Recreation Leader III - Out of School Time Program position.

Overview

In pursuit of service excellence, the Recreation Leader III works closely with the Recreation Coordinator to develop, implement, and manage an Out of School Time Program site location.

Major areas of responsibility include:
  • Management of the day-to-day operation of the site location’s Out of School Time Program (OSTP), which operates during the school year and summer months.
  • Assist with the hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating of seasonal and part-time staff.

Recreation Leader III is an integral part of the Out of School Program (OSTP) operations and the Recreation Services Division. This includes managing the OSTP school year and summer camp programs and fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for parents and participants. An engaged employee in this position plays an active role in the success and growth of the program, division, and department. The Recreation Leader III should be available to work Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m school year, and various hours during summer and some holidays. Enthusiasm, flexibility, and excellent communication skills are needed to be successful in this position—the Recreation Leader III work under close supervision of the recreation coordinator.

What should you bring

Each member of the team is accountable for the outstanding delivery of services to the community. The ideal candidate should possess good knowledge of the principles and practices of program management and community recreational work; knowledge of youth development principles and the developmental assets; ability to plan and direct program activities; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers participants, and the public; ability to generate interest and participation in center activities with varied age groups; ability to lead the OSTP for all ages and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Your ability to work independently and to use judgment within established procedures is critical. Your experience preparing reports, ability to organize, work with a variety of staff at all levels, and handle assignments across sections of the recreation services division will ensure success in this role.

The Opportunity
  • Plan develop and implement a successful OSTP for 200 elementary school-age children during the school year and summer.
  • Work independently or with the OSTP committee to develop and implement a benchmark evaluation model to ensure the successful delivery of the OSTP to be implemented by June 2, 2022.
  • Recruit, hire, coach, retain, and engage seasonal and part-time staff that work within the OSTP.
  • Conduct weekly OSTP staff meetings to foster engagement, teamwork, and skill development and ensure good communication and updates on the operational status of the program by June 2, 2022.
  • Hold consistent weekly or biweekly supervision meetings with staff under your purview by June 2, 2022.
  • Actively participate in two different divisions, department or city committees and/or workgroups by June 2, 2022.


About the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities

The mission of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities is to enrich the City of Alexandria by creating meaningful experiences through public space, cultural activities, and programming. The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). National accreditation requires park and recreation agencies to meet 155 standards representing elements of effective and efficient park and recreation operations.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

High School Diploma and year three (3) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. First Aid training, valid driver's license issued by state of residence. Small Pool Manager: possession of a valid Red Cross or comparable Senior Life Saving and Swimming Pool Operator's Certificate. Assistant Pool Manager: (Large Pool) same as for a Small Pool Manager, plus two years swimming pool experience, and the ability to perform routine maintenance/repair work on pool equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of college-level courses in recreation, physical education, business management or related fields. Experience in community recreation at a level equivalent to a recreation leader III or any equivalent combination of experience in training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal records background check and drug screening prior to employment.

Company

The City of Alexandria is an award-winning, innovative, and progressive local government that brings together elected leaders, residents, businesses, and staff to foster a thriving community.  We are an independent, full-service city, providing the services typically operated by both counties and cities in areas such as public safety, transportation, human services, parks and recreation, planning, and administration. We offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields, with the resources and expertise to succeed.  In Alexandria, employees are our most important asset, and we work hard to create and support a culture that delivers excellence through the shared values of respect, integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Our employees have access to excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other benefits.  Alexandria provides a defined-benefit pension and offers six weeks of paid parental leave to employees who become parents through birth, adoption or foster care.

We offer a robust wellness program, interdepartmental rotation program, tuition assistance funding and professional development program that helps employees obtain the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience to enhance their professional and personal growth.

With a population of approximately 160,000 and a land area of 16 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located on the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is known for its beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, charming waterfront, high-tech economy, vibrant retail and restaurant corridors and diverse neighborhoods. We are a unique and historic community, and we continue to innovate for the 21st century.

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