City of New Bern, NC
Salary : $49,341.00 - $80,302.00 Annually
Location : New Bern, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00546
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Facilities
Opening Date: 05/28/2025
General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate technical work assisting with a variety of recreation activities and programs including but not limited to athletics; does related work as required.Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision is exercised over volunteers and part-time aides.
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks
Organizing recreation activities and programs, including programs for special needs participants; overseeing volunteers; enforcing rules and regulations.
(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of the methods and practices of community recreation and athletics including knowledge of the equipment and techniques, relevant rules, and regulations of social, artistic and craft(s) programs for children, youth, adults, or special needs participants; ability to instruct common recreational activities; ability to enforce rules and regulations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, program participants and the general public.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in therapeutic recreation, physical education or related field and some experience in athletic, physical education, or therapeutic programs.
Special Requirements: Must work nights, weekends, and holidays, as required. Possession of an appropriate Commercial Driver's License (P endorsement) valid in the State of North Carolina or ability to obtain within six (6) months. Possession of First Aid/CPR certification required or must be obtained during the initial six (6) months of employment.
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Location : New Bern, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 00546
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Facilities
Opening Date: 05/28/2025
General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate technical work assisting with a variety of recreation activities and programs including but not limited to athletics; does related work as required.Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision is exercised over volunteers and part-time aides.
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks
Organizing recreation activities and programs, including programs for special needs participants; overseeing volunteers; enforcing rules and regulations.
(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Helps plan and organize special events such as banquets, carnivals, races, tournaments etc.
- Plans and organizes athletic leagues and programs.
- Helps plan and organize senior programs.
- Plans and organizes programs for special needs participants.
- Assists with the registration of participants in recreation programs.
- Inventories all player equipment and ensures proper maintenance and storage.
- Assists with the scheduling of games and events.
- Trains part-time, volunteer, instructors, game officials and others with regard to City and department policies, class standards and rules.
- Supervises the conduct of participants involved in a variety of recreational activities.
- Enforces standards of discipline and conduct by program participants.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of the methods and practices of community recreation and athletics including knowledge of the equipment and techniques, relevant rules, and regulations of social, artistic and craft(s) programs for children, youth, adults, or special needs participants; ability to instruct common recreational activities; ability to enforce rules and regulations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, program participants and the general public.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in therapeutic recreation, physical education or related field and some experience in athletic, physical education, or therapeutic programs.
Special Requirements: Must work nights, weekends, and holidays, as required. Possession of an appropriate Commercial Driver's License (P endorsement) valid in the State of North Carolina or ability to obtain within six (6) months. Possession of First Aid/CPR certification required or must be obtained during the initial six (6) months of employment.
Visit our page to learn about eligible benefits at the City of New Bern.