Jobs

Therapeutic Recreation Support Staff ($13 per hour)

Performs responsible recreation work in accordance with the program standards assisting direct participant contact employees by providing one to one or small group support and assistance to participants with disabilities registered in Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) programs and activities and youth participants of ACE Summer Camp. Assists instructors or leaders in carrying out planned activities, under the supervision of the Recreation Programmers. Staff follows pre-determined program guidelines and report on client progress and goals to empower clients to participate as independently as possible. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job duties include:

Actively supervises and supports participants while in the program. Motivates participants to participate and complete activities. Serve as an appropriate role model for all participants. Engages clients in appropriate conversation.
Assists with planning and actively participates with staff and participants in activities including games, music, arts, crafts, and playground activities, as well as other appropriate activities in a summer camp setting
Provides appropriate behavioral supports for participants while in the program to include (but is not limited, to) prompting, re-direction, and positive reinforcement.
Follows the FISH philosophy while working in the TR program. (Be Present, Choose Your Attitude, Make Their Day, and Play Appropriately)

ACE Camp Site Supervisor ($16 per hour)

Performs responsible skilled recreational and supervisory work in accordance with the program standards for children and/or youth with disabilities at an assigned location Supervises Support Staff to include organizing, planning and participating in recreational activities with children/youth with disabilities ages five (5) to twenty one (21). Maintains required records and professional documentation. Creates weekly and daily schedules. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job duties include:

Plans and actively participates with staff and children in activities including games, music, arts, crafts, and playground activities, as well as other appropriate activities
Observes all activities to ensure the protection and safety of all participants
Provides a positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior using age-appropriate limits and choices
Communicates with parents/guardians regarding behavior issues and works with parents/guardians to facilitate resolution

Aerial Adventure Guide ($13 per hour)

Provides facilitation and instructional assistance for the operation of Treetop Quest aerial adventure course. Maintains a safe and controlled atmosphere to ensure a high quality program that meets county standards. Performs other duties as assigned Learn More and Apply for Roanoke County Jobs

Job duties include:

Performs daily course set up/break down, visual course inspections, participant safety orientations, and on-going participant and environmental observations. Starts and ends programs on time and returns all resources to their proper locations.
Evacuates/rescues guests in distress from the aerial adventure course following standardized safety protocols as needed.
Interacts spontaneously with participants, guests and the general public at any given time at the park to model a personal and inviting atmosphere.
Creating a safe and nonthreatening environment
Communicating with parents

After-School Site Supervisor ($16/hr)

Performs responsible skilled recreational and supervisory work in accordance with the program standards for children and/or youth at an assigned location Supervises Activity Leaders to include organizing, planning and participating in recreational activities with children ages five (5) through twelve (12) and/or youth ages eleven (11) through thirteen (13). Maintains required records, collects fees and prepares deposits. Performs other duties as assigned. Learn More and Apply for Roanoke County Jobs

Job duties include:

Plans and actively participates with staff and children in activities including games, music, arts, crafts, and playground activities, as well as other appropriate activities.
Provides a positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior using age-appropriate limits and choices.
Encourages children to take responsibility for their role in the classroom community.

Lifeguard ($12.50 per hour)

Performs responsible work observing and controlling the proper use of aquatic facilities. Follows all protocols established by Ellis & Associates. Ensures a safe aquatic facility while providing a high level of customer service. Ensures that all standards and policies are followed. Ensures State and local health department regulations are met. Perform related work, as required

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Job duties include:

Supervising swimmers
Spotting hazards and preventing accidents
Enforcing rules and controlling unruly behavior
Water rescue, first aid, and CPR
Giving advice on water safety

Job benefits include:

Flexible hours
Problem solving skills
Customer service experience
Opportunity to be promoted into a supervisory position
A great way to stay in shape
Membership discounts

Pool Manager ($15 per hour)

Performs responsible professional work managing the operations and delivery of services for Splash Valley Waterpark, a large outdoor aquatics facility. Works to regulate the budget and operational plans designed to recover 100% of operating costs. Supervision is exercised over part-time employees involved in the day to day operations. Ensures a safe aquatic facility while providing a high level of customer service. Ensures that all standards and policies are followed. Ensures State and local health department regulations are met. Does related work as required. Learn More and Apply for Roanoke County Jobs

Job duties include:

Schedules and supervises a large part-time aquatics staff team.
Focuses aquatics staff team on providing and implementing high customer service standards.
Conducts training and ongoing in-service sessions for lifeguards and head lifeguards and adheres strictly to Ellis and Associates operations and safety standards.
Ensures proper maintenance of pool water chemistry and sanitation so that the facilities can maintain 100% operations
Maintains all water chemistry logs and equipment maintenance logs to ensure that proper documentation is in place.
Maintains safety and operational guidelines and updates various "operating guides" such as facility, lifeguard, and other operating manuals.

Job benefits include:

Membership discounts
Leadership experience

Lead Custodian ($14.00 per hour)

Acts as the working leader of a custodial staff team at Green Ridge Recreation Center and Splash Valley Waterpark. Performs repetitive manual work involving the efficient cleaning of the facility and grounds and the performance of project work. Learn More and Apply for Roanoke County Jobs

Job duties include:

Ensuring facility cleanliness
Operating cleaning equipment
Submitting daily cleaning task sheets

Job benefits include:

Membership Discounts
Technical skill development
Promoting cleanliness and facility safety
Personal growth
Leadership opportunities

OTHER INFORMATION

Benefits to working with Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism include the following listed below. Additional benefits are position specific.

Be part of a committed team of professionals working to keep patrons safe and improve our community
Opportunity to work a diverse range of jobs with one employer to build your resume
Competitive pay
Flexible work hours
Performing meaningful work that makes a difference in people’s lives
25% off of Green Ridge Recreation Center memberships and Roanoke County wellness/fitness programs
Positive and supportive work environment