Temporary Nature Center Weekend Assistant

Mecklenburg County • Huntersville, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is hiring a Temporary, seasonal Recreation Assistant within our Nature Preserves and Natural Resources Division. This position will be based at Quest at Latta Nature Preserve and will assist staff in providing nature programming, ensuring a positive customer experience for all visitors, and assisting with overall operations of the facility as needed. This temporary position will work weekends only during the fall, consisting of Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, 1:00pm-5:00pm. This role is eligible for consideration for similar roles at other Park and Recreation locations if minimum qualifications are met.

Requirements

• No experience required
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
• CPR/First Aid certification
• General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of recreational programming and instruction
• Skills in applying classroom knowledge through hands-on activities
• Skills in developing and enforcing classroom rules and safety procedures
• Skills in managing multiple tasks concurrently
• Skills in organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization
• Adaptability
• Applied Learning
• Building Trust
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Initiating Action
• Safety Awareness

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and handling of funds in a 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 taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
• Assist with various recreational programs for all ages
• Handle inquiries and complaints from public
• Assist with special events and field trips

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED