Recreation Specialist - Maides Park - Part-Time

City of Wilmington•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

The City of Wilmington is looking to hire a Recreation Specialist at our Maides Park location to help create welcoming spaces where residents of all ages can learn, play, connect, and thrive. Working across our recreation centers, you'll bring programs and events to life, support youth and seniors, assist with athletics and special events, and help ensure our facilities operate smoothly. No two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships throughout the city, collaborate with a dedicated team, and make a meaningful impact in multiple communities. This position will be responsible for providing support in the planning and implementation of recreation programs which include assisting with special events, youth programs to include afterschool and summer school, athletic programs, senior programs and administrative duties. Note: This position is scheduled to work up to 19 hours per week/1000 hours per year and requires selected candidate to be available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and six months of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum one (1) year of related recreation program experience.
Class C Driver’s License
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
CPR/First Aid and AED certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Responsibilities

Monitors facility operation by opening and closing facilities, assisting with maintenance of grounds and facility, reporting necessary repairs, coordinating facility use or rental, monitoring behavior of participants/facility users to ensure facility rules are followed, addressing safety issues and responding to incidents following guidelines and procedures, and overseeing gift shop and gift shop sales.
Develops and implements recreation programs and activities by creating developmentally appropriate activities, submitting program proposals, set-up and breakdown of programs, leading activities, recruiting, coordinating and supervising volunteers, coordinating athletic events, developing personal training programs, teaching classes, marketing events, evaluating events, developing registration forms, planning excursions and day trips, managing risks, and assists with other recreation facilities and programs as needed.
Performs administrative duties including creating registration forms, creating flyers, developing rules and regulations, scheduling activities, answering phones, greeting patrons, running cash register, maintaining attendance log, updating member files, making copies, distributing marketing materials, assisting with special events, giving tours, maintaining communication with other agencies and program participants, assisting with office duties and program scheduling as needed, and organizing and attend meetings as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
Free on-site city gym access
Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
6-weeks paid parental leave
Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
Tuition assistance benefits