Recreation Assistant- Sportsplex
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking Recreation Assistants for Limited Part Time (~19hr/week) and Temporary opportunities. These positions will be responsible for organizing and directing athletic reservations at Mecklenburg County’s Sportsplex in Matthews, NC. The role involves monitoring participants and spectators to ensure facility guidelines are followed, performing maintenance and cleaning of athletic equipment, buildings, and grounds. Additionally, incumbents will partner with stadium event organizers and venue management to ensure proper preparation for events and maintain communication for effective facility operation. Schedules will primarily consist of weekday evenings and weekends based on facility needs and event schedules. The Sportsplex is a 175-acre facility with multiple fields and a stadium, hosting various sports events year-round. By applying, candidates may be considered for similar roles at other Park and Recreation locations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Recreational programming and instruction knowledge.
- Skill in managing multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to build trust by interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
- Ability to apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
- Ability to clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups.
- Ability to ensure the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities.
- Ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives and achieve goals beyond what is required.
- Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and uphold safety standards.
- Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment.
Nice To Haves
- Recreation or athletics experience.
- Experience with facility and grounds maintenance.
- Strong customer service experience.
Responsibilities
- Organize and direct athletic reservations.
- Monitor participants and spectators to ensure all facility guidelines are followed.
- Perform maintenance and cleaning of athletic equipment, buildings, and grounds.
- Partner with stadium event organizers and venue management to ensure proper preparation for events.
- Remain in communication with event organizers and venue management for effective facility operation.
- Provide customer service and handle funds at an athletic facility via telephone, emails, web site, social media, and walk-in patrons for information, program registration, center daily use, and rentals.
- Collect fees and take registrations for athletic events and reservations.
- Assist with logistics and preparations for various athletic reservations and events.
- Handle inquiries and complaints from the public.
- Ensure safety of participants/spectators.
- Enforce facility rules and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
