Recreation Class Instructor Crochet

Job Posting End Date:

November 3, 2026

Department:

PARKS AND RECREATION

Compensation Grade:

H3017

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $16.60 - $19.92
Starting Part Time Hourly Rate: $16.60

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

About Us:

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees.  We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship.  These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment.  Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

Our Commitment

Work with the best – work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

 

Day to Day Job Duties

 

Duties  will include but not be limited to:

 

Plans specific recreation class activities appropriate to participants' age groups and subject matter.

Provides supervisor with written lesson plans of class content for approval. 

Teaches leisure educational/recreational classes in a given field of skill or talent to registered participants.

Formulates and submits supply sheets and instructional handouts to provide supervisor and students with class objectives and supplies needed.

Guides students throughout class sessions with proper techniques and instructions in order to complete a designated class project or skill level.

Assists in developing ideas for new class programs in order to offer a quality program.

Notifies supervisor, site, and students in case of illness or absence to accommodate participants. 

Handles discipline problems with students to facilitate program functioning. 

Establishes and enforces class rules and policies for students and carries out program directives to ensure program continuity and participant safety. 

Provides records and information for statistical documentation.

Treats minor injuries of participants or takes needed steps to ensure participant receives proper medical attention.

 

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

 

Ideal Candidate  

In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will also have the experience listed below. Candidates should ensure the information is provided in the application.

 

Crochet Programming Experience

 

Schedule

Currently filling first position at Bow Creek Recreation center and candidate must be available to work a minimum of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Night Programs from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 

 

Temporary, Enrollment-Dependent Position: This position is temporary and contingent upon participant enrollment and program scheduling. Employment may be terminated if enrollment falls below the level needed to sustain the program or if the program is removed from the schedule. The duration of employment and availability of work hours are not guaranteed and will depend on program needs.

 

As a condition of employment, all employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided an approximate training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend.

 

The Perks

Competitive wages

Training/Mentoring for career advancement

Varied Paid Holidays

Personnel Leave

Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union

Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

 

Additional requirements
• DMV Transcript: No
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: /No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

 

This position is being advertised as a pool, and applications could be used to fill current vacancies and any other similar Recreation Class Instructor positions that become available within six months from the closing date of this posting.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: At least one (1) year of related experience and six (6) months teaching experience in a specialized interest or skill or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Requirements: Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Individual location assignments will be determined by current department needs.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.