We're looking for an enthusiastic, community-driven professional to join our Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department team as a Recreation Specialist II- Senior Programs. In this role you'll help enrich the lives of Chesapeake's 55+ community through creative programming, engaging events, and inclusive recreational opportunities. If you're ready to make a difference in your community and grow your career in public service, this may the position for you!
Key Responsibilities:

Develops, schedules, promotes, and evaluates senior-focused programs and events, ensuring alignment with participant interests and community needs.
Provides outstanding customer service to program participants, visitors, staff, volunteers, and community groups in accordance with the City's Customer Care standards.
Coordinates all aspects of program logistics, including securing instructors, reserving locations, processing payments, entering programs into recreation management software, and ensuring proper documentation and background checks for instructors and volunteers.
Actively participates in programs and events, including day trips, special activities, instructional sessions, games, and crafts.
Assists with daily facility operations such as opening/closing centers, setting up/taking down equipment, performing light custodial duties, and conducting facility inspections.
Supports and participates in citywide special events, facility rentals, and community celebrations, which may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Coordinates logistics for rentals, classes, and programs including entertainment, catering, and vendors for themed events.
Ensures compliance with all city policies, safety standards, health codes, and permit requirements.
Supervises and evaluates part-time staff, volunteers, and contractors.
Collaborates with internal departments, other Parks, Recreation and Tourism divisions, and external community organizations to implement and promote programming.
Maintains strong community relationships while identifying new sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
Handles monetary transactions, including collecting fees, reconciling daily deposits, and using specialized software for financial reporting.
Manages inventory and procures program supplies, maintaining accurate records and reports.
Conducts research to stay informed on recreational trends and identifies opportunities for innovative new programming.
Develops and implements marketing strategies, including creating flyers, newsletters, brochures, and social media content to promote programs and events.
Represents the department at speaking engagements and community outreach events, promoting awareness of available programs.
Assists in preparing annual budgets, monitors expenditures, and compiles reports and documentation for program effectiveness and accountability.
Resolves issues and responds to inquiries from staff, contractors, and the public in a timely and professional manner.
Attends meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Completes other duties as assigned.

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