Sr Recreation Specialist- Winget Recreation Center

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

1d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking an innovative, forward thinking, and flexible Sr Recreation Specialist to embrace our organization’s mission to enhance community wellness through recreation, open space, and natural resources. This lead position will coordinate and implement recreation and leisure programs and activities for our community and ensuring our organization continues to be a strong presence within Mecklenburg County. The program areas will include, but are not limited to after-school programs, summer camp, school day out programs, and athletics. The incumbent will also be responsible for training and overseeing temporary and part-time staff and recruiting volunteers to assist with recreation programs. In addition, they will also be instrumental in promoting customer service standards within the facility, engaging in outreach activities with our community and external partners to identify areas for implementation of new and innovative activities, and increasing awareness of and participation in our program offerings. This full-time position will be based at Winget Recreation Center and work a flexible schedule to include mornings/daytime, evenings, and weekends on a rotating basis. 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
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted
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

At least 3 years of experience coordinating and leading recreation programs
Experience leading after-school, summer camp, and other special event programs

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
May serve as the manager on duty

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life
short term disability
long term disability
accident
cancer
critical illness
medical bridge
pet insurance
dependent care
healthcare
commuter flexible spending accounts
health savings account
paid holiday
vacation
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
a defined benefit plan for retirement