Part Time Recreation Assistant- Revolution Park Sports Academy (19hr/week)
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking a Part Time Recreation Assistant for the Revolution Park Sports Academy. This role supports recreation staff in implementing and executing diverse recreational programming and leisure activities, including fitness, boxing, athletics, youth camps, and special events. The assistant will be crucial in building and maintaining strong community relationships. This position involves approximately 19 hours per week with varied morning/daytime hours, evenings, and rotating weekends, depending on business and facility needs. Applicants may be considered for similar roles at other Park and Recreation locations if they meet the qualifications.
Requirements
- 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.
- Knowledge of youth sports programming and oversight.
- Skills in applying classroom knowledge through hands-on activities.
- Skills in developing and enforcing youth sport rules and safety procedures.
- Skills in managing multiple tasks concurrently.
- Skills in organizing and presenting demonstrations in an area of specialization.
- Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness during major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to 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 various media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information.
- Customer Focus: Ensuring the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customer and organizational 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
- Boxing and Kickboxing instruction experience highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to program participants, spectators, coaches, and the public via phone, email, web, social media, and in-person interactions for information, program registration, center use, and rentals.
- Ensure the safety of participants and spectators, and administer first aid when necessary.
- Enforce facility rules and regulations.
- Collect fees and process registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals.
- Assist with light maintenance of facilities and recreation areas.
- Support various fitness and sports programs.
- Monitor the use of fitness equipment.
- Lead various recreational programs for all ages, including youth sports programs.
- Handle public inquiries and complaints.
- Assist with special events and field trips.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
