Sr Recreation Specialist- Senior Adult Programs

Mecklenburg County, NC•Charlotte, NC

39d•$23 - $30

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add an innovative and dynamic Sr Recreation Specialist to the team at Northern Regional Recreation Center! This lead position will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and instructing a variety of recreation services and leisure activities for Senior Adults. This includes but is not limited to Senior Games, fitness, technology, special events and other social activities. Additionally, this position will be responsible for maintaining our credentialing as a recognized Senior Center site. The incumbent will be a key member of our staff in building and maintaining partnerships with our senior community. The successful candidate will continually research trends and evaluate the community's needs for development of new programs and activities. This full-time position will work a flexible schedule to include 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

Minimum of two (2) years of related experience
Bachelor's Degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges
CPR/First Aid
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Recreational programming and instruction
Applying recreational knowledge through hands-on activities
Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedure
Managing multiple tasks concurrently
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization
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 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

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience activity planning for Senior Adults
Experience leading Senior Adult fitness programs highly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in supervision of activities in a recreation center or park facility
Develop, evaluate, and lead 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
Supervise part-time and temporary employees, including scheduling, coaching and annual reviews
Assist with monitoring the assigned center's budget, contracts, and compliance
Develop and coordinate a wide range of recreation and leisure programs for a diverse audience
Assist with development of, maintenance repair of equipment and inventory needs
Partner with community leaders to ensure quality programs within the community
Secure instructors and/or volunteers for programs
Advertise programs via radio stations, flyers, Public Service Announcements, banner, and internet
Assist with department events
Approve program proposals
Complete Monthly safety checklists
Communicate effectively with school site administration if located at a satellite site.
Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary
Collect fees and taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
Handle inquiries and complaints from public
Referee at various sports activities
Provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or line-person at games
Serves as Manager on Duty on a rotating basis

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