Recreation Specialist- Senior Adult Programming

Mecklenburg County•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add an innovative and dynamic Recreation Specialist to the team at Tyvola Senior Center! This position will focus on planning, developing and executing recreation services and leisure activities for our Senior Adult population, which could include health and wellness, fitness, technology, arts and crafts and other social events and activities. This will also include marketing our programs and maintaining a monthly events calendar. In addition, the selected candidate will participate in all facility operations and provide support where needed. The incumbent will be a key member of our staff in building and maintaining partnerships with our senior community as well as other external partners, and will continually research trends and evaluate the community’s needs for the development of new programs and activities. The successful candidate will have strong experience in activity programming for Senior Adults and have experience in a wide variety of program areas. This full-time position will work a flexible schedule to include mornings/daytime, evenings, and weekends on a rotating basis based on business and facility needs. 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

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
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
Instruction in area of specialist
Recreational programming and instruction
Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for Senior Adults
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 a recreation setting
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
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 information provided
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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with providing health, wellness, and fitness programs to senior adults
Experience with organizing social events targeted towards the senior adult population
Therapeutic Recreation background is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and evaluate programs and activities in a recreation center or park facility for Senior Adults
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
May provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or line-person at games
May supervise participants in other program areas as needed
Handle 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
Will serve as the manager on duty if the Facility Manager is not available

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life
short term disability
long term disability
accident
cancer
critical illness
medical bridge
pet insurance
dependent care flexible spending accounts
healthcare flexible spending accounts
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