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Recreation Specialist II - Senior Programs
City of Chesapeake
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 enri...
Jun 14, 2025
Chesapeake, VA

Recreation Specialist-Per Diem- Grossmont
Sharp HealthCare
Hours:Shift Start Time:VariableShift End Time:VariableAWS Hours Requirement:8/40 - 8 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information:Need to be available mornings or eveningsWeekend Requirements:As NeededOn-Ca...
May 9, 2025
La Mesa, CA

Recreational Therapist, LA Mental Health Center (Per Diem)
Kaiser Permanente
Job Summary: Provides a total therapeutic recreation program to meet both group and individual needs. To provide therapeutic recreational activities through which patients can maximize their social/i...
Mar 6, 2025
Los Angeles, CA

Recreational Therapist
UNC Health
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Based on physician...
May 28, 2025
Smithfield, NC

Childlife Specialist/Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
Job Summary: Meets the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children through a play activity program. Provides play opportunities and other experiences in order to minimized the negative emotional and...
May 23, 2025
Downey, CA
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:
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.
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.