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

Mecklenburg County•Charlotte, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is hiring a part-time Recreation Assistant based at Berewick Recreation Center for up to 19 hours per week. The position assists with planning, organizing, and supervising leisure programs, activities, and events for diversified age groups, including after-school programs, athletics, and special events. It also provides customer service and information about programs and services to patrons. Typical hours vary according to business and facility needs and may include daytime hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Applicants may also be considered for similar roles at other Park and Recreation locations if they meet the minimum qualifications. The work environment typically has moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs and a supervisor’s request, and designated positions may be required to assist during emergencies or disasters.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license and County Driving Privileges.
CPR and First Aid.
General knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of recreational programming and instruction.
Ability to apply classroom knowledge through hands-on activities.
Ability to develop and enforce classroom rules and safety procedures.
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Ability to organize and present demonstrations in an area of specialization.
Ability to adapt to changes in work responsibilities, environment, structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Ability to assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
Ability to build trust through interactions that inspire confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
Ability to communicate clearly and engagingly through a variety of media to individuals or groups.
Ability to maintain a customer-focused perspective and implement service practices that meet customer and organizational needs.
Ability to take prompt, proactive action to accomplish objectives and goals.
Ability to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety and uphold safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Team-oriented approach.
Comfort working with children, families, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service and handle funds at a recreation center or park facility through telephone, email, website, social media, and in-person interactions, including providing information, program registration, center daily use, and rentals.
Ensure the safety of participants and spectators and administer first aid when necessary.
Enforce rules and regulations.
Collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals.
Assist with light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas.
Referee sports activities and provide services such as timekeeping, scorekeeping, or line-person duties at games.
Assist with recreational programs for all ages.
Handle public inquiries and complaints.
Assist with special events and field trips.
Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising leisure programs, activities, and events for diversified age groups.