Temporary Recreation Assistant- Homeschool Programming

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is adding a Temporary Recreation Assistant to the team! This position will be based at Eastway Regional Recreation Center and will assist with providing structured recreation and enrichment activities for youth ages 5 – 17 years old enrolled in Eastway’s homeschool programming. Specific duties will include but are not limited to recreation program facilitation, youth engagement activities, parent communications, and curriculum support. In addition, the selected candidate may also assist with activities and events in other program areas as needed. This role will be crucial in ensuring a safe, engaging, and educational environment that complements academic learning with physical activity, creative expression, and social development. The preferred candidate would be creative and possess strong interpersonal skills to support homeschool families and deliver meaningful recreation experiences. In order to align with OPhomeschool program sessions and family needs, this temporary role will be scheduled between the hours of 9:00am – 2:00pm, Monday through Friday.
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

• 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
• 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
• Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
• Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• 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
• Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
• Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
• Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with homeschool programs, camps, or structured youth enrichment activities highly preferred
• Ability to facilitate lesson plans, recreation rotations, and enrichment activities across multiple age groups

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

What This Job Offers

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