Part Time Recreation Assistant- Revolution Park Sports Academy

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to welcome a Part Time Recreation Assistant to the team at Revolution Park Sports Academy. This position will assist with implementing and coordinating athletic and sports programs for youth and adults. The successful candidate will have experience in fitness and community-based sports and recreation environments as well as a basic sports knowledge of team sports, such as baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, volleyball, soccer and pickleball. The preferred candidate would be committed to creating strong partnerships and relationships with our community. The incumbent will work about 19 hours per week, which will typically consist of evenings and weekends based on business 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

Experience: No experience required
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; CPR/First Aid
Computer Skills: General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge: Youth sports programming and oversight
Skills: Applying classroom knowledge through hands-on activities
Skills: Developing and enforcing youth sport rules and safety procedure
Skills: Managing multiple tasks concurrently
Skills: Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization
Abilities: Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
Abilities: Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
Abilities: Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Abilities: 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 information provided
Abilities: 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
Abilities: Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
Abilities: Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards

Nice To Haves

Team sports knowledge highly preferred
Experience officiating multiple sports

Responsibilities

Provide customer service for program participants, spectators, coaches, and the public through game day operations, crowd management, trainings, 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
Create, implement, and oversee various youth sports programs
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 preparation of facilities and recreational areas for league play and practices
Referee at various sports activities; provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or line-person at games
Assist with various youth sports programs for all ages
Handle inquiries and complaints from public
Assist with special events