Recreation Specialist- Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking a creative and innovative Recreation Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing recreational programs, special events, summer camps, and day camps for diverse populations. The position also involves assisting with front desk operations and customer service, and developing strong partnerships with the community. This is a full-time position located at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center and 2nd Ward Gym. The incumbent may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on facility/business needs. Applying for this position makes you eligible for consideration for similar roles at other Park and Recreation locations if you meet the minimum qualifications.

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.
• 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.
• Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Requires valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges.
• Requires the ability to obtain (within one year of hire) and maintain CPR/First Aid.
• Knowledge of recreational programming and instruction.
• Knowledge of instruction in area of specialist.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for all ages.
• Skills in applying recreation knowledge through hands-on activities while meeting the needs of diverse populations.
• Skills in developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedure.
• Skills in managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work independently.
• Skills in organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization.
• Abilities in building trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
• Abilities in applied learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Abilities in 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.
• Abilities in customer focus: 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.
• Abilities in initiating action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Abilities in safety awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
• Abilities in 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 with community recreation programs
• 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 children 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 Recreation Specialist is not available.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Medical bridge insurance
• Pet insurance
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Healthcare flexible spending account
• Commuter flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid holiday
• Vacation days
• Sick days
• Near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses
• Employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more
• Employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling
• Access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities
• Paid family leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions
• Defined benefit plan for retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level