Part Time Fitness Recreation Specialist (19hr/week)

Mecklenburg County•Charlotte, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs. This position will be responsible for fitness programming and coordinating a variety of group fitness classes and wellness programs for our patrons at Eastway Regional Recreation Center. The incumbent will also be a key member of our staff in building rapport with our patrons, promoting our fitness services, monitoring and maintaining fitness areas, and assisting patrons with fitness equipment usage. This position will work about 19 hours per week and can expect a schedule of varying days/hours, which may include nights and weekends depending on business and facility 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.

Requirements

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
Requires the ability to obtain (within one year of hire) and maintain CPR/First Aid
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field, or An equivalent combination of education and experience, including one of the following: Bachelor's degree with 6 months of prior work experience as a temporary or part-time employee with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department, Associates, or Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of related experience, Four (4) years of similar related experience
Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?: Yes

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a variety of group exercise classes highly preferred
Current fitness certifications from nationally recognized organizations, such as: ACE, NASM, NESTA, AFFA, WITS, etc.
Experience in a fitness recreation facility
Group fitness experience

Responsibilities

Develop, lead and evaluate fitness 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
May referee at various sports activities, provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper, and/or line-person at games
Supervise children involved in after-school, summer, or other recreational programs
Handle 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 the manager on duty if the Sr. Recreation Specialist is not available