Recreation Specialist- Ivory Baker Recreation Center

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

8d•$21 - $27

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add an innovative and passionate Recreation Specialist to the team at Ivory Baker Recreation Center! This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing specific area programs and offer services to diverse communities, such as youth and teens, adults, and seniors. Specific program areas could include arts and crafts, 4H/Cooperative extensions, social events, fitness, summer/day camps, health and wellness, and afterschool programs. The incumbent will provide at least 40 hours of programming per month, and will participate in marketing, resource/budget planning, and monitoring their programs for quality assurance. Additionally, they will be a key member of our staff in developing and maintaining strong relationships with our community. The successful candidate will have experience working with diverse populations and developing creative programs to meet our community’s interests and needs. This full-time position will be required to work at least two evenings per week and rotating weekends based upon business/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

Experience: No experience required.
Education: 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
Computer Skills: Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Licenses and Certifications: 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 specialist.
Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for youth and 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 diverse populations
Hands-on experience leading youth recreation programs

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and evaluate programs and activities in a recreation center or park facility.
Supervise children involved in after-school, summer camp, child watch or other recreational programs.
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.
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 and pet insurance
dependent care
healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts
health savings account
paid holiday
vacation and 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 and a defined benefit plan for retirement