Recreation Assistant (Adult Athletics)

Job Summary

The City of Greenville offers an outstanding opportunity for a Recreation Assistant to assist with adult athletics at Boyd Lee Park. The purpose of this position is to assist the Recreation Supervisor in planning, organizing, and conducting various recreation activities, events, and adult and youth leagues, as well as provide customer service at the front desk.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Attend professional development workshops or conferences.
• Process program registration and reservations, and collects fees as needed.
• Create new programs and budgets based on public needs.
• Complete incident and accident report forms as needed.
• Open the facility, set up fields/facility for leagues, and perform maintenance.
• Supervise, schedule, and evaluate part-time staff.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training of staff.
• Submit payroll for part-time staff bi-monthly.
• Serve on departmental committees and attend meetings with local organizations.
• Follow closing procedures and secure the facility before departure.
• Provide on-site supervision of programs.
• Collaborate with local businesses on sponsorships and donations.
• Collect program evaluation data and prepare reports on the programs.
• Answer the telephone and provide the public with needed information.
• Develop marketing plans.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, physical education, leisure studies, or a closely related field; AND
• One year of recreation or related experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge Of

• Customer service techniques.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of applicable recreation administration.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED techniques.
• Policies and regulations affecting the operation of an athletic center.

Skill in:

• Using athletic tools and equipment.
• Using office equipment, including computers and related software.

Ability To

• Assist in the training, supervising, and evaluating of staff.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Meet the mental and physical demands of the position.
• Work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• Assist in creating game schedules and tournament brackets.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising various activities.

Special Requirements

• Requires working a varied schedule to include most nights and weekends.
• Must possess (or obtain within 90 days of hire) and maintain valid Red Cross First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications.
• Valid NC commercial driver's license (CDL), preferred.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license and acceptable driving record.

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 8/20/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary: $41,787.20 Annually