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Part Time Recreation Specialist- Youth Programming

Company

Mecklenburg County
Address , , Nc
Employment type PART_TIME
Salary $20 an hour
Expires 2023-10-04
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career

Please Apply By: Wednesday, August 16, 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 Specialist to the team at Eastway Regional Recreation Center! This position will focus on planning and implementing a variety of youth recreational programs and activities. In addition, this position will assist in the oversight of a growing afterschool program as well as coordinate indoor and outdoor activities for school day out and summer camps. The incumbent may also assist with planning and executing programs for our senior adult population.The selected candidate will be a key member of our team in creating strong partnerships with our community and patrons. This position will work between 20-29 hours per week, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays based on facility and business 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
  • Passion for Recreation Programming for diverse audiences
  • Experience with Afterschool Programs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Enforce rules and regulations
  • May provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or linesperson at games.
  • Handles inquiries and complaints from public.
  • Some programs may require driving a county vehicle to transport participants or commute to a different location
  • Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
  • Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary.
  • Referee at various sports activities
  • Collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
  • Supervise children involved in after-school, summer camp, child watch or other recreational programs.
  • Assist with department events and field trips
  • Provide customer service and handling of funds in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, web site, social media and walk in patrons and customers for information, program registration, center daily use and rentals.
  • Develop, lead, and evaluate programs and activities in a recreation center or park facility.
  • May serve as manager on duty if the Sr Rec Specialist is not available


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: No experience required

Education: Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field.

Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?: Yes

Computer Skills: Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Licenses and Certifications: Position requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina’s driver’s license and County Driving Privileges. Requires the ability to obtain (within one year of hire) and maintain CPR, Wilderness First Aid or First Responder, and American Canoe Association, Kayak and SUP level I or II


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:
  • Instruction in area of specialist.
  • Recreational programming and instruction
  • Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for all ages.

Skills:
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Managing multiple tasks concurrently
  • Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedure
  • Applying recreation knowledge through hands-on activities while meeting the needs of diverse populations
  • Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization.

Abilities:
  • 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.
  • Building Trust – Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
  • Applied Learning – Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
  • Initiating Action – Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
  • Safety Awareness – Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
  • Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
  • 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 message.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Moderate noise is typical for the work environment for this job.

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.