RECREATION ASSISTANT (2 VACANCIES)

General Statement of Duties

Assists in planning, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of a variety of recreational activities. Assists with facility supervision, rentals, and frequent customer service with the public.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class assists the Recreation Supervisor in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a variety of recreation activities. Duties include supervising part-time employees, contract instructors, and/or volunteers engaged in organizing and conducting preschool, youth, teen, adult, and senior programs. Work requires help in managing a facility, scheduling and renting rooms, collecting fees, and leading programs. Extensive public contact is involved. Work is evaluated by observation, review of records and reports, in conferences, and by an appraisal of the general effectiveness of recreation activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with planning and implementation of a variety of recreation activities for various age groups.
• Assists with the training and supervision of part-time employees, volunteers, and contract instructors.
• Assists with facility’s daily operation, opening, and closing of facilities, and maintenance.
• Registers participants for activities, answers the telephone, assists visitors, and schedules facility rentals.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education And Experience

• Associate degree and two years of experience planning recreational, athletic, and/or leisure time activities;
• or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Requirement

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.