Part Time Recreation Specialist- David B. Waymer Recreation Center

Mecklenburg County • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add an innovative and dynamic Part Time Recreation Specialist to the team at David B. Waymer 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 senior adults. Specific program areas could include athletics, social events, and summer/day camps. Additionally, they will also participate in front desk operations and ensuring our facility is an inviting space for our visitors. The selected candidate will be an integral part of our staff in forming strong partnerships with our community and assessing their needs for increased program offerings. This position will work about 29 hours per week, which includes mornings/daytime, evenings, and rotating weekends based on 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

• 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 a 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
• Recreational programming and instruction
• Instruction in area of specialist.
• 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 planning and facilitating programs for senior adults
• Strong knowledge of athletics operations and administration

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 Recreation Facility Manager is not available

What This Job Offers

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