Recreation Assistant (19hr/week) - Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center

Part Time Recreation Assistant

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part Time Recreation Assistant to the team! This position will work approximately 19 hours per week and will be based at Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center and Second Ward Gym. The incumbent will assist with planning and implementation of recreation programs and activities. In addition, they will participate in membership promotions and enrollment, communicate facility policies to patrons, give tours of the facility and provide information to visitors. The selected candidate will also oversee the gymnasium when in use and keep patrons informed of operating hours due to special events. Typical hours for this position will vary but could consist of daytime hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business and 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!

Essential Functions

• 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
• Enforce rules and regulations
• Collect fees and taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
• 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
• Assist with special events and field trips

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: No experience required
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?: N/A

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Recreational programming and instruction

Skills

• 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

Abilities

• 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

Work Environment

• Moderate noise is typical for this work environment

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

• To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.