Part Time Recreation Assistant (19hr/week)- Marion Diehl Recreation Center

About the role

The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is seeking a Part Time Recreation Assistant to join their dynamic team. This position works approximately 19 hours per week and is based at Marion Diehl Recreation Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and handle 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 take 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
• Absorb inquiries and complaints from public
• Assist with special events and field trips

Requirements

No experience required. Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted. Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; CPR/First Aid. General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Knowledge: Recreational programming and instruction, developing and enforcing classroom rules and safety procedures, organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization. Skills: Applying classroom knowledge through hands-on activities, managing multiple tasks concurrently, organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization. Abilities: Adaptability, applied learning, building trust, communication, initiating action, safety awareness.

Skills

• Customer Focus
• Safety Awareness

Benefits

Mecklenburg County offers a supportive and inclusive culture, technology, and benefits to help you thrive. The department also hosts many community events throughout the year, such as the Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games, and Festival in the Park.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Typical hours for this position will vary based on business and facility needs, but could consist of daytime hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.