Part Time Recreation Assistant- Tom Sykes Recreation Center (19hr/week)

About the role

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking a Part Time Recreation Assistant to join the team at Tom Sykes Recreation Center. This position will assist with the planning and facilitation of recreation programs and services for diverse populations, including after-school programs, school day out programs, fitness, youth and adult sports, senior adult programs, and front desk operations. The incumbent will also help build strong community partnerships.

The schedule for this role will consist of about 19 hours per week, which may include daytime hours, evenings, and rotating weekends based on facility and business needs. The preferred candidate should have experience with youth and afterschool programming and be available during traditional after-school times as well as evenings and weekends.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for similar roles at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and handle funds 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.
• Enforce rules and regulations at facilities and programs.
• Collect fees and process registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals.
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas.
• Serve as a referee, timekeeper, scorekeeper, or line-person at various sports activities.
• Assist with recreational programs for all ages.
• Handle inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Assist with special events and field trips.

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.

Skills

• Recreational programming and instruction: Applying classroom knowledge through hands-on activities, developing and enforcing classroom rules and safety procedures.
• Task management: Managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Demonstration: Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization.
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment.
• 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.
• Customer Focus: Ensuring the customer perspective drives business decisions and activities.
• Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; 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.