Part Time Recreation Assistant- Tom Sykes Recreation Center (19hr/week)

Mecklenburg County, NC•Charlotte, NC

27d

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part Time Recreation Assistant to the team at Tom Sykes Recreation Center! This position will assist with the planning and facilitation of recreation programs and services for diverse populations. Our program areas include, but are not limited to afterschool programs, school day out programs, fitness, youth sports, adult sports, senior adult programs and front desk operations. Additionally, the incumbent will be a key member of our team in building strong partnerships with our community. The schedule for this role will consist of about 19 hours per week, which may include daytime hours, evenings, and rotating weekends based on facility/business needs. The preferred candidate should have experience with youth and afterschool programming as well as be available during traditional afterschool times as well as evenings and weekends. 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
High School Diploma or equivalent
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges
CPR/First Aid
General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Recreational programming and instruction
Applying classroom knowledge through hands-on activities
Developing and enforcing classroom rules and safety procedure
Managing multiple tasks concurrently
Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization
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
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

Nice To Haves

The preferred candidate should have experience with youth and afterschool programming as well as be available during traditional afterschool times as well as evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

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 taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
Referee at various sports activities; provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or line-person at games
Assist with various recreational programs for all ages
Handle inquiries and complaints from public
Assist with special events and field trips

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