Recreation Assistant- Northern Regional Recreation Center

Overview

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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. Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add Recreation Assistants to the team at Northern Regional Recreation Center! We currently have Temporary and Limited Part Time (19hr/week) positions available. These positions will assist with the planning and facilitation of recreation programs and services for diverse populations. Our program areas include, but are not limited to after school programs, school day out programs, fitness, youth sports, adult sports, senior adult programs and front desk operations.

The selected candidates will also participate in membership promotions and enrollment, communicate facility policies to patrons, give tours of the facility and provide information to visitors. Additionally, they will be key members of our team in building strong partnerships with our community. The schedule for these roles will be based on facility/business needs and may include daytime hours, evenings, and rotating weekends.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at 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!

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

Experience: No experience required.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: N/A

Licenses and

Certifications:

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

Computer

Skills:

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