Part Time Recreation Assistant- Northern Regional Recreation Center (19hr/week)

About the role

The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is seeking a Part Time Recreation Assistant to join the team at Northern Regional Recreation Center. This position will work with children ages 2-13 in various program areas such as arts, crafts, games, special events, summer camps, afterschool programs, and nature-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service 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
• Collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
• Enforce rules and regulations
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
• Referee at various sports activities; provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or linesperson at games
• Assist with various recreational programs for all ages
• Handle inquiries and complaints from public
• Assist with special events and field trips

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with youth recreation programming

Skills

• Recreational programming and instruction
• Developing and enforcing classroom rules and safety procedures
• Managing multiple tasks concurrently
• Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Building Trust
• Applied Learning
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Initiating Action
• Safety Awareness
• Adaptability

Work Environment

Moderate noise is typical for the work environment for this job.