Recreation Program Leader

Summary

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Recreation Program Leader in the Parks and Recreation department. Program Leaders are motivated, and enthusiastic, and have a passion for creating and implementing programs and activities for youth and adults. We're looking for candidates who can channel the dynamic energy of the Asheville community into the recreation facility in which they work. Program Leaders will assist in the operations of a recreation facility including developing and leading programs, including activities and special events that meet community needs. Make a lasting impact on the community by working with a passionate team and apply to be a full-time Program Leader!

What you'll be doing:

• Provides oversight of the afterschool and summer camp programs for youth in grades K12 including but not limited to homework assistance, planning, and leading activities, and hosting special events/field trips for program participants

• Leads and directs activities for adult recreation at recreation facilities

• Develops partnerships with outside organizations to enhance programming and meet community needs that align with departmental and organizational strategic and equity goals

• Provides organization, administrative assistance, and direct leadership in providing a diverse collection of recreation programs and events primarily during afternoon, evening, and weekend hours for the convenience and availability of participants

• Develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of programs and events

• Provides training for seasonal staff and volunteers

• Supervises participants in both indoor and outdoor settings

• Prepares facilities for activities by opening and closing the facility

• Performs administrative duties by answering telephones, scheduling facility activities, providing information to the public on recreation programs, preparing and maintaining records on attendance and participation, collecting and processing application fees and preparing and filing timesheets, repairing work order and other forms

• Maintains cleanliness of the facility, bulletin boards, paintings, and decorations

• Attends regular staff meetings to discuss new programs, ideas, and issues

• Drives City vehicles for activity groups

• Acts in the absence of the supervisor

Benefits:

• Hiring rate of pay $24.76

• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 10 paid vacation days

• Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options

• Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds.

About you:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency, with experience in recreation programming or management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Licensing & Certification

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification; must be able to obtain within the first 6 months of employment. Certifications are paid for by the employer

• Valid NC Driver's License within 6 months of hire

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education will be considered

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential throughinclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of learned procedures, practices, and routines to work with youth

• General understanding of community resources and how to build collaborative relationships with individuals and groups

• Understands how to reach out to the community to identify and fill gaps in programming services

• Understands and is committed to goals of equity and brings an equity mindset to the organization's work and workplace

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to plan and lead program activities for youth and adults

• Ability to successfully communicate with participants and the public, while maintaining positive relationships

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form

• Ability to think creatively about work practices, programs, and policies

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Ability to research program documents and narrative materials, and develop reports from information gathering

• Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments

• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks

• Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution

• Ability to conduct research on existing, internal policies and procedures

• Ability to read, summarize and/or compare general workplace data and graphics, such as flow charts, maps, tables, etc.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Frequent outside work or exposure to unpleasant conditions and/or hazards

• Frequent physical effort is required

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.