Temporary Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (PRN)

Mecklenburg County, NC•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Mecklenburg County is excited to add a Temporary Recreation Assistant to our Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services (TIRS) Division. This PRN position will work in the support of inclusive programming in the South and East Mecklenburg County regions, including programs at Elon Recreation Center, Knights View Recreation Center, Winget Recreation Center and other locations in the region. In addition, this position may be responsible for organization, instruction and facilitation of therapeutic and adapted recreation and leisure programs, activities, and events for diversified age groups and populations with and without disabilities. This 10-month temporary employment position will start in November or December 2025 and continue through October 2026. Typical hours for this role will consist of up to 15 hours per week during the school year starting after 3:00pm during the week. Weekend and summer hours will be dependent upon business 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

No experience required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges
CPR/First Aid
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

Previous experience in an educational, adapted sport, or recreation therapy setting is a plus.
Experience working with therapeutic population
Ability to supervise and manage participants with varying abilities and diagnoses in a group or classroom setting

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
Assist in supervision of TIRS participants and monitoring of recreation equipment, facilities, supplies and materials
Assist in facilitation of TIRS programming (including summer day camp) in a Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation center or park facility.
Ensure safety of TIRS participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary
Enforce TIRS rules and regulations
Collect fees and taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
May referee at various sports activities; provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or line-person at games
Assist with various recreational programs for all ages
Handle inquiries and complaints from public and escalate them as appropriate
Assist with special events and field trips