Part Time Recreation Assistant- Albemarle Road Recreation Center

About the Role

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking a Part Time Recreation Assistant to join the team at Albemarle Road Recreation Center. This position will work approximately 19 hours per week, assisting with the implementation and execution of recreation programming and leisure activities for diverse audiences. Program areas include arts, crafts, games, athletics, fitness, special events, summer camps, and after-school programs.

Typical hours will vary and may include mornings, daytime, evenings, and rotating weekends/holidays based on business and facility needs. By applying, you may also be considered for similar roles at other Park and Recreation locations if they become available.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, email, website, social media, and in-person interactions for information, program registration, center daily use, and rentals.
• Ensure the safety of participants and spectators; administer first aid when necessary.
• Collect fees and process registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals.
• Enforce rules and regulations at facilities and recreational areas.
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas.
• Serve as a referee, timekeeper, scorekeeper, or linesperson at various sports activities.
• Assist with recreational programs for all ages, including special events and field trips.
• Handle inquiries and complaints from the public.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License with County Driving Privileges.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• General knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.

No prior experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (highly preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Recreational Programming and Instruction: Applying classroom knowledge through hands-on activities, developing and enforcing safety procedures, and managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness amid changes in work responsibilities or environment.
• Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Building Trust: Interacting with others to instill confidence in intentions and the organization.
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through various media to engage audiences.
• Customer Focus: Ensuring the customer perspective drives business decisions and service practices.
• Initiating Action: Taking prompt, proactive steps to accomplish objectives beyond requirements.
• Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions affecting employee safety while upholding standards.
• Organizational Skills: Presenting demonstrations in areas of specialization.

Work Environment

Moderate noise is typical for this role.