Part Time Recreation Assistant- Arbor Glen Outreach Center

Overview

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, improving fitness, and decreasing health care costs. We protect open space, natural areas, and our tree canopy through stewardship, and serve a population exceeding one million residents across the county. Our department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities.

We are recognized for cutting-edge programs and state-of-the-art facilities. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team dedicated to building a better community, 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 focuses on assisting with the implementation and execution of recreation programs and leisure activities for diverse populations. Program areas include, but are not limited to arts, crafts, wellness, special events, summer camps, after school programs, and athletics. The selected candidate will be a key member of our team in building strong partnerships with the community.

This position will work a varying schedule of 19 hours per week, which may include daytime hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business and facility needs.

Note: By applying to this position, you may be considered for similar roles at other Park and Recreation locations if you meet the minimum qualifications and roles become available. If you are looking to grow in your career or transition laterally, consider applying.

• Recreation programming experience highly preferred

• Provide customer service and handling of funds in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, website, social media and walk-in patrons for information, program registration, center daily use and rentals.
• Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary.
• Enforce rules and regulations.
• Collect fees and taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals.
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas.
• May referee at various sports activities; provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper, or lines person at games.
• Assist with various recreational programs for all ages.
• Handle inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Assist with special events and field trips.

• Experience: No experience required
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted:
  Yes

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; CPR/First Aid

General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge: Recreational programming and instruction

• Skills: Applying classroom knowledge through hands-on activities
• Developing and enforcing classroom rules and safety procedures
• Managing multiple tasks concurrently
• Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization

Abilities:

• Adaptability:
  Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Applied Learning:
  Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
• Building Trust:
  Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Communication:
  Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a…