Mecklenburg County, NC durham , NC 27710
Posted 1 week ago
Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career
Please Apply By: Sunday, July 14, 2024
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 an innovative and dynamic Part Time Recreation Specialist to the team at Northern Regional Recreation Center! This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing community-based athletic programs. The incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with activity programming for summer and day camps. In addition, the selected candidate would be a key member of our staff in developing strong relationships with our community. The successful candidate will have experience with sports clinics and sports leagues operations. The incumbent will work a flexible 29 hours per week to include mostly afternoons/evenings, and weekends on a rotating basis.
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
Experience facilitating youth and adult sports leagues
Athletic coaching and instruction experience
Experience in activity programming for summer camps
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develop, lead, and evaluate programs and activities in a recreation center or park facility.
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.
Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary.
Enforce rules and regulations
Collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
Referee at various sports activities
May provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or linesperson at games.
Supervise children involved in after-school, summer or other recreational programs.
Handles inquiries and complaints from public.
Some programs may require driving a county vehicle to transport participants or commute to a different location
Assist with department events and field trips
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 may require 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/First Aid
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
Recreational programming and instruction
Instruction in area of specialist.
Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for all ages.
Skills
Applying recreation knowledge through hands-on activities while meeting the needs of diverse populations
Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedure
Managing multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to work independently.
Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization.
Abilities:
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.
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