Part Time Fitness Specialist- Eastway Regional Recreation Center

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

8d•$21 - $27

About The Position

Mecklenburg County is looking for a Part Time Recreation Specialist to join the team at Eastway Regional Recreation Center. This position will be responsible for fitness programming and coordinating a variety of group fitness classes and wellness programs for our patrons. In addition, the incumbent will be a key member of our staff in building rapport with our patrons and promoting our fitness services. The preferred candidate would have experience in a fitness recreation facility as well as group fitness experience. This position will work about 29 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. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

Requirements

No experience required
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 education and relevant experience accepted? Yes
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
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 or First Responder
Recreational programming and instruction
Instruction in area of specialist.
Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for all ages.
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.
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.
Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

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.

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and evaluate fitness programs and activities in a recreation center or park facility
Provide customer service 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
Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
May referee at various sports activities, provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or line-person at games
Handle inquiries and complaints from public.
Assist with department events
May serve as manager on duty if the Sr Rec Specialist is not available