Part Time Recreation Assistant- South Region

Position: Part Time Recreation Assistant- South Region (19hr/week)

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Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs.

This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.”

The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and unique partnerships.

POSITION

SUMMARY

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for a Recreation Assistant to join the team! The Recreation Assistant will participate in the setup/breakdown of athletic events, including races, tournaments, seasonal league games and special events and will also assist tournament/event directors with all needs and requests. The incumbent will also be responsible for performing light maintenance on park equipment, including but not limited to lining softball/baseball fields, replacing soccer nets, lacrosse goals, tennis scoring devices and signs/banners.

In addition, this position will also handle inquiries from the general public and event patrons while also ensuring safety of all guests. This position will work up to 19 hours per week, which may include nights and weekends depending on business need.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications, for other Park and Recreation locations should they become available.

If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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
• May collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
• Enforce rules and regulations.
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas.
• May referee at various sports activities; provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or lines person at games
• Assist with various recreational programs for all ages.
• Handles inquiries and complaints from public.
• Assist with special events and field trips

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

No experience required

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Computer Skills

General knowledge of applicable computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite

Licenses and Certifications

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; CPR/First Aid

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge

• Recreational programming and instruction

Skills

• Applying classroom knowledge through hands‑on activities
• Dev…