Sr Recreation Specialist- Eastway Regional Recreation Center
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is hiring a Sr Recreation Specialist at Eastway Regional Recreation Center. This lead position is responsible for planning, implementing, supervising, and overseeing youth and adult athletics and fitness programming. The specialist also assists with activity programming for summer camps and other day camps during the school year. The position builds positive relationships and partnerships with the community and works with volunteers. The successful candidate will have experience in community-based sports and recreation environments. This is a full-time role with a flexible schedule that includes mornings and daytime, evenings, and rotating weekends. Applicants may also be considered for similar roles at other Park and Recreation locations if they meet the minimum qualifications.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field; a combination of relevant education and experience is accepted.
- Valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license and County Driving Privileges.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Proficiency in various computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of recreational programming and instruction.
- Ability to apply recreational knowledge through hands-on activities.
- Ability to develop and enforce general rules and safety procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to organize and present demonstrations in an area of specialization.
- Adaptability, applied learning, building trust, communication, customer focus, initiative, and safety awareness.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in leadership roles.
- Hands-on experience in a variety of individual and team sports.
- Fitness instruction experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in supervising activities at a recreation center or park facility.
- Develop, evaluate, and lead programs and activities at a recreation center or park facility.
- Provide customer service and handle inquiries through telephone, email, website, social media, and in-person contact, including program registration, daily center 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 diverse audiences.
- Assist with equipment development, maintenance and repair, and inventory needs.
- Partner with community leaders to ensure quality programs in the community.
- Secure instructors and volunteers for programs.
- Advertise programs through radio stations, flyers, public service announcements, banners, and the internet.
- Assist with department events.
- Approve program proposals.
- Complete monthly safety checklists.
- Communicate effectively with school site administration when working at a satellite site.
- Ensure the safety of participants and spectators and administer first aid when necessary.
- Collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals.
- Handle inquiries and complaints from the public.
- Referee at sports activities.
- Serve as a timekeeper, scorekeeper, or line-person at games.
- May serve as manager on duty.
- Plan, implement, supervise, and oversee youth and adult athletics and fitness programs.
- Assist with activity programming for summer camps and other day camps throughout the school year.
- Build positive community relationships and partnerships and partner with volunteers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, and pet insurance.
- Dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
- Near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses.
- Employee discount program for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets, and more.
- Employee assistance program, including financial and legal counseling.
- Access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities.
- Paid family leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions.
- Defined benefit retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
