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Salary : $70,486.56 - $118,089.57 Annually
Location : 220 Boush Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510, VA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: 14325
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Athletics
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
Provides Division leadership, direction, and oversight for staffing, citywide programming, large multipurpose facility operations, planning, development, administration, and evaluation. Division includes but is not limited to athletics, athletic field permitting, fitness programs, outdoor programs, special events, and team Norfolk boxing.
Under limited supervision, supervises, plans and directs the activities of a division within an assigned Bureau. Performs administrative duties and assists with coordinating work and developing plans and strategies. Reports to the assigned Bureau Head.
Essential Functions

1. Manage staff by scheduling and coordinating work assignments, training, developing, conducting performance evaluations, and providing information as needed.
2. Developing policies and procedures to ensure the division's programs reflect the National Recreation, Parks Association core services areas as well as best use of allocated funds.
3. Prepares and administers' divisions budget; ensure all work conducted within budgetary constraints and according to City policy, codes, and standards of quality.
4. Perform administrative duties by approving and signing documents, responding to inquiries, drafting contracts, and composing correspondence.
5. Assists with coordinating work and developing plans and strategies by attending meetings with various personnel, contractors, and civic associations.
6. Develops annual budget, monitors expenditures, and approves purchases, maintains financial and participant activity reports.
7. Conduct research to stay current on programming and operations.
8. Conduct ongoing evaluations of programs, services, and employees.

Education/Experience
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation and Leisure Services, Public Administration or related field.
Required:

• 2-3 years demonstrated work experience managing teams in one or more areas of expertise.
• May be required to have specific work experience for assignment into special areas requiring special subject matter knowledge.

Additional Information & Requirements

• CPR/First Aide within 6 months of appointment required.
• Certified Parks & Recreation Professional preferred.
• Driver's License required.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Weekends and evenings as needed.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
  
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
  
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
  
• Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College (6 months or more)
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have supervising full-time subordinates and overseeing daily operations, budget, programming, and recreation facilities?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4 years or more

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This position requires CPR/First Aide within 6 months of appointment. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Please acknowledge receipt of the following information: - This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the City Manager.

• I acknowledge receipt of the information above

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Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran
• I am a Disabled Veteran

Required Question