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Part Time Recreation Assistant (29Hr/Week)
Company | Mecklenburg County |
Address | , |
Employment type | PART_TIME |
Salary | $20 an hour |
Expires | 2023-12-06 |
Posted at | 9 months ago |
Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career
Please Apply By: Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Pay starts at $20.00/hr
This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.” The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state-of the-art facilities and unique partnerships. Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.
POSITION SUMMARY
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part Time Recreation Assistant to the team at Arbor Glen Outreach Center! This position will focus on assisting with implementation and execution recreation programming and leisure activities for diverse populations. Our program areas will include, but are not limited to arts, crafts, wellness, special events, summer camps, afterschool programs, and athletics. The selected candidate will be a key member of our team in building strong partnerships with our community. This position will work about 29 hours per week, which may include daytime hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business and facility needs.
By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Recreation programming experience highly preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary
- Collect fees and taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
- Enforce rules and regulations
- Assist with special events and field trips
- Provide customer service and handling of funds in a regional recreation center through telephone, emails, walk-in patrons and guests for information, program registration and facility tours; Staff the front desk and handling of funds as needed
- Referee at various sports activities; provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or lineperson at games
- Assist with various recreational programs for ages 55 and up
- Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
- Handle inquiries and complaints from public
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: No experience required.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: N/A
Licenses and Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; CPR/First Aid
Computer Skills: General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge:
- Recreational programming and instruction
Skills:
- Managing multiple tasks concurrently
- Applying classroom knowledge through hands-on activities
- Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization.
- Developing and enforcing classroom rules and safety procedure
Abilities:
- Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
- Communication" Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
- Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
- Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
- Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
- Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards
- Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works indoors with moderate noise
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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