Part Time Recreation Specialist- Berewick Recreation Center

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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of residents by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, improving fitness levels, decreasing healthcare costs, and fostering a sense of community through events and social spaces. The department protects open space, natural areas, and the tree canopy while ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision of being a community of pride and choice for living, working, and recreating. MCPRD serves over one million residents across Charlotte, six towns, and unincorporated areas, managing 21,000+ acres, 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways, and facilities.

About the Role

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking an innovative and passionate Part-Time Recreation Specialist to plan, organize, and execute programs and services for diverse communities, including preschoolers, youth, adults, and seniors. Program areas may include athletics, social events, afterschool programs, summer/day camps, and health and wellness. This role will help form strong community partnerships and assess needs for increased program offerings.

This part-time position is located at Berewick Recreation Center, with a schedule of approximately 29 hours per week, including mid-day shifts (starting at 12:00 PM), evenings, and weekends on a rotating basis. By applying, you may also be considered for similar roles at other Park and Recreation locations if they become available.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and evaluate programs and activities in a recreation center or park facility.
• Provide customer service and handle funds through telephone, email, website, social media, and in-person interactions for program registration, facility use, and rentals.
• Ensure participant and spectator safety; administer first aid when necessary.
• Enforce rules and regulations for recreational programs and facilities.
• Collect fees and registrations for programs and facility rentals.
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas.
• Referee sports activities; serve as timekeeper, scorekeeper, or linesperson at games.
• Supervise children in after-school, summer, or other recreational programs.
• Handle public inquiries and complaints.
• Drive a county vehicle to transport participants or commute to different locations as needed.
• Assist with department events and field trips.
• Serve as manager on duty in the absence of the Recreation Facility Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field, or one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree with 6 months of prior work experience as a temporary or part-time employee with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with two years of related experience.
  • Four years of similar related experience.
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification within one year of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience facilitating community-based recreation programs for diverse audiences.
• Experience in activity programming for afterschool programs.

Skills

• Recreational Programming: Hands-on instruction and application of recreation knowledge for diverse populations.
• Safety and Compliance: Developing and enforcing rules and safety procedures.
• Multitasking: Managing multiple tasks concurrently and working independently.
• Demonstration and Instruction: Organizing and presenting activities in a specialized area.
• Building Trust: Interacting with others to foster confidence in intentions and the organization.
• Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Communication: Clearly conveying information through various media to engage and inform audiences.
• Customer Focus: Prioritizing the customer perspective in business decisions and service practices.
• Initiative: Taking prompt, proactive action to achieve goals beyond requirements.
• Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions affecting employee safety.
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness amid changes in work responsibilities or environment.

Work Environment

Moderate noise is typical for this role.