Recreation Specialist- Youth Programming

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

4d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add an innovative and dynamic Recreation Specialist to the team at Northern Regional Recreation Center! This position will focus on youth and teen specific programming in areas such as arts, crafts, games, special events, summer camps and after-school programs. In addition, the selected candidate will be a key member of our staff in building and maintaining partnerships with our community and will continually evaluate the community’s needs for development of new programs and activities. This full-time position will work a schedule to include mornings/daytime, evenings, and weekends on a rotating basis based on business needs. The selected candidate will be responsible for closing on Wednesday evenings and will rotate to close one Friday and Saturday per month. 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

No experience required.
Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field, or An equivalent combination of education and experience, including one of the following: Bachelor's degree with 6 months of prior work experience as a temporary or part-time employee with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department, Associates, or Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of related experience, Four (4) years of similar related experience
Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?: Yes
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; CPR/First Aid
Recreational programming and instruction
Instruction in area of specialty or specialization
Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for all ages.
Applying recreation knowledge through hands-on activities while meeting the needs of diverse populations
Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedure
Managing multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to work independently.
Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
Communication: 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 message.
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s 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.
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in afterschool and/or summer camp programs highly preferred
Strong leadership skills

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and evaluate programs and activities in a recreation center or park facility.
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 take registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
Referee at various sports activities
May provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper, or linesperson at games.
Supervise participants involved in after-school, summer, or other recreational programs.
Handles inquiries and complaints from public.
Some programs may require driving a county vehicle to transport participants or commute to a different location
Assist with department events and field trips
May serve as manager on duty if the Sr Rec Specialist is not available

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life
short term disability
long term disability
accident
cancer
critical illness
medical bridge
pet insurance
dependent care
healthcare
commuter flexible spending accounts
health savings account
paid holiday
vacation
sick days
near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses
an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more
an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling
access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities
paid family leave
tuition reimbursement
a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions
a defined benefit plan for retirement