Recreation Specialist II - Fitness/Wellness - Group #JR-00434
Day to Day Job Duties
Supervise leadership and supervision of full-time/part-time employees and volunteers in the Fitness and Wellness Unit-Group Fitness team to include hiring, training, professional development, mentoring, evaluating and disciplining.
Oversee multiple recreation centers group fitness programming.
Set goals and parameters for staff to conduct diverse programs and activities utilizing departmental amenities.
Facilitate work schedules that are appropriate to the teams programming and participation needs while remaining within budget.
Handle difficult interpersonal working relationships with employees and the public.
Identify and communicate parameters to subordinate staff for decisions they are empowered to make.
Aid staff with problem solving to facilitate effective programming.
Must possess the ability to promote teamwork, serve as a catalyst for a positive work environment, and collaborate with multiple work units.
Responsible for ensuring group fitness programming is effectively planned, coordinated and evaluated.
Develop, implement, and evaluate group fitness programs to serve the VB community.
Ensure all Fitness and Wellness programs are offered based on trends and community demands.
Ensure that cost recovery goals are made for the budget year.
Report monthly, quarterly and yearly progress of all established goals.
Budget/Statistics
Effectively utilize and track resources, including payroll.
Project, track and meet revenue and expenditure targets.
Monitor and purchase equipment and supplies for Fitness & Wellness program in compliance with city procurement processes.
Prepare required reports and documents.
Prepare statistical data for budgetary purposes ensuring completion with accuracy and submitted in a timely manner.
Customer Service
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers in both written and oral forms.
Absolutely possess the ability to promote teamwork and serve as a catalyst for a positive work environment.
Serve as onsite lead in absence of Recreation Specialist I.
Ensure effective and timely communication is utilized to provide accurate information to the public.
Serve as an Alpha I employee and First Responder.
Other Requirements
In addition to the minimum requirements, the position also:
- Requires a current and valid Driver’s license
- Requires a First Responder Certification or must obtain within four (4) months of hire date and maintain the certification.
Preferences
- Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application.
- Current Nationally Recognized Certification in Group Fitness Instruction.
- Experience supervising multiple fitness employees including hiring, training & performance management.
- Experience developing and implementing group fitness programs.
- Experience tracking expenditures, meeting program goals.
Training
As a condition of employment, all employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation).
The Perks
- Annual Leave and Sick Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
- Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Optional Life Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
- Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave