Recreation Activities Specialist (Recreation)

Town of Garner • Garner, NC

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About The Position

The Recreation Team is seeking a friendly, motivated Recreation Activities Specialist to plan, implement, and supervise a variety of recreational programs.

Requirements

• have a high school diploma (or equivalent);
• be at least 18 years of age;
• have a valid driver's license and a good driving record;
• be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and Word);
• be available for some evenings and weekends in addition to weekdays
• have a strong background in recreation program development and marketing;
• be extremely organized and able to multi-task;
• be able to complete tasks independently;
• be able to conduct surveys: development, input, analysis, and report

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference will be given to applicants with education or experience in recreational programming.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning, coordinating, and implementation of recreational programs
• Helps lead and expand the department’s recreational program offerings to include research, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Maintains recreation and athletic equipment and supplies in an organized manner and works with the Recreation Program Manager to determine supply needs for recreational programs
• Assists in outreach efforts to publicize thecenter and programs and attract new customers.
• Assists departmental staff with special town and departmental events.
• Assures participant safety and security; calls for medical or law enforcement support when needed; answers questions about events and addresses concerns; assists with building maintenance and room set-up.

What This Job Offers

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