Recreation Specialist - MLK - Part-Time

The City of Wilmington is looking to hire a part-time Recreation Assistant to work at the MLK Center. This position will be responsible for providing support in the planning and implementation of recreation programs which include assisting with special events, youth programs to include after school and summer school, athletic programs, senior programs and administrative duties.

Note:

This position is scheduled to work up to 19 hours per week/1000 hours per year and requires selected candidate to be available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

• Monitors facility operation by opening and closing facilities, assisting with maintenance of grounds and facility, reporting necessary repairs, coordinating facility use or rental, monitoring behavior of participants/facility users to ensure facility rules are followed, addressing safety issues and responding to incidents following guidelines and procedures, and overseeing gift shop and gift shop sales.
• Develops and implements recreation programs and activities by creating developmentally appropriate activities, submitting program proposals, set-up and breakdown of programs, leading activities, recruiting, coordinating and supervising volunteers, coordinating athletic events, developing personal training programs, teaching classes, marketing events, evaluating events, developing registration forms, planning excursions and day trips, managing risks, and assisting with other recreation facilities and programs as needed.
• Performs administrative duties including creating registration forms, creating flyers, developing rules and regulations, scheduling activities, answering phones, greeting patrons, running cash register, maintaining attendance log, updating member files, making copies, distributing marketing materials, assisting with special events, giving tours, maintaining communication with other agencies and program participants, assisting with office duties and program scheduling as needed, and organizing and attending meetings as required.

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and six months of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum one (1) year of related recreation program experience.

• Class C Driver’s License
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• CPR/First Aid and AED certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.

• The selected candidate will be required to complete a post-offer driving history, drug screen, personal and professional reference checks, and fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check.
• This position has been identified to interact with children and must comply with NC G.S. 153A-94.2(b); an applicant for employment who works with children in any capacity must be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI. These checks must be conducted in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26.