Temporary Recreation Assistant- Special Events

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

22h

About The Position

Mecklenburg County is excited to add a Temporary Recreation Assistant to our team! This position will assist with a variety of outdoor special events, activities, and commemorative events. This position will primarily be located in the Uptown Charlotte area, but events will be at various locations and times. The incumbent will provide light housekeeping and sanitation before, during and after events, prepare the facilities for reservations/bookings and assist with other event duties as assigned. The selected candidate will work a varying schedule, which may include nights, weekends and holidays depending on special events and reservations schedule. As is typical with event operations, hours vary and are subject to change.

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

• Experience: No experience required
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; CPR/First Aid
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
• Recreational programming and instruction
• Applying classroom knowledge through hands-on activities
• Developing and enforcing classroom rules and safety procedure
• Managing multiple tasks concurrently
• 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

• Strong customer service skills
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Experience assisting with special events strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• Prepare facility before and after scheduled reservations for weddings and non-wedding events
• Visit Park and Recreation venues/sites, monitoring events and assisting with special events
• Enforce rules and regulations
• Collect fees and taking registrations for facility rentals
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
• Handle inquiries and complaints from public
• Assist with Department-sponsored events

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED