Mecklenburg County
Part Time Group Exercise Specialist- Northern Regional Recreation Center
Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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Sunday, October 26, 2025 Hiring Range:
$20.71/hr - $27.18/hr Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation offers opportunities to build a career with support, an inclusive culture and technology to help you grow. We value your unique voice and perspective as we work to make Mecklenburg County better for residents and visitors alike. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) hosts many community events each year, such as the Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park. MCPRD strives to enrich residents’ lives by providing recreational amenities and programs, improving fitness, and engaging the community through events and spaces for socializing. We protect open space, natural areas, and the tree canopy through stewardship. The department serves a population of more than one million residents and covers 523 square miles including the City of Charlotte, six towns, and unincorporated areas, managing over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is recognized for its programs, facilities, and partnerships. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team dedicated to building a better community, Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you. POSITION SUMMARY
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part Time Group Exercise Specialist to our team. This position will develop group exercise services and classes for diverse communities at Northern Regional Recreation Center. The incumbent will lead group exercise programming by offering about 10-15 classes per week for patrons. They will build rapport with patrons and promote fitness services, and may participate in small group and personal training programs. The preferred candidate will have experience teaching a variety of group exercise classes and possess group fitness certifications. This position will work between 24-29 hours per week with a schedule of varying days/hours, which may include nights and weekends depending on business and facility needs. 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! PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience leading a variety of group exercise classes highly preferred Current fitness certifications from nationally recognized organizations ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist with developing and instructing group exercise classes. Provide customer service in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, website, 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. Enforce rules and regulations. May collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs. Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas. Handle inquiries and complaints from the public. Assist with department events. May serve as manager on duty if the Sr Rec Specialist is not available. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
No experience required. Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?
Yes Computer Skills:
Basic computer knowledge. Licenses and Certifications:
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s license and County Driving Privileges; Requires the ability to obtain (within one year of hire) and maintain CPR, Wilderness First Aid or First Responder, and American Canoe Association, Kayak and SUP level I or II. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge: • Recreational programming and instruction • Instruction in area of specialist • Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for all ages. Skills: • Applying recreation knowledge through hands-on activities while meeting the needs of diverse populations • Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedures • Managing multiple tasks concurrently • Ability to work independently • Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization. Abilities: • Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization • Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner • Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message • Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective drives business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and the organization’s needs • Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; being proactive • Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards • Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting to new structures, processes, requirements, or cultures WORK ENVIRONMENT
Moderate noise is typical for the work environment of this job. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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Sunday, October 26, 2025 Hiring Range:
$20.71/hr - $27.18/hr Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation offers opportunities to build a career with support, an inclusive culture and technology to help you grow. We value your unique voice and perspective as we work to make Mecklenburg County better for residents and visitors alike. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) hosts many community events each year, such as the Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park. MCPRD strives to enrich residents’ lives by providing recreational amenities and programs, improving fitness, and engaging the community through events and spaces for socializing. We protect open space, natural areas, and the tree canopy through stewardship. The department serves a population of more than one million residents and covers 523 square miles including the City of Charlotte, six towns, and unincorporated areas, managing over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is recognized for its programs, facilities, and partnerships. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team dedicated to building a better community, Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you. POSITION SUMMARY
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part Time Group Exercise Specialist to our team. This position will develop group exercise services and classes for diverse communities at Northern Regional Recreation Center. The incumbent will lead group exercise programming by offering about 10-15 classes per week for patrons. They will build rapport with patrons and promote fitness services, and may participate in small group and personal training programs. The preferred candidate will have experience teaching a variety of group exercise classes and possess group fitness certifications. This position will work between 24-29 hours per week with a schedule of varying days/hours, which may include nights and weekends depending on business and facility needs. 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! PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience leading a variety of group exercise classes highly preferred Current fitness certifications from nationally recognized organizations ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist with developing and instructing group exercise classes. Provide customer service in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, website, 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. Enforce rules and regulations. May collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs. Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas. Handle inquiries and complaints from the public. Assist with department events. May serve as manager on duty if the Sr Rec Specialist is not available. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
No experience required. Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?
Yes Computer Skills:
Basic computer knowledge. Licenses and Certifications:
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s license and County Driving Privileges; Requires the ability to obtain (within one year of hire) and maintain CPR, Wilderness First Aid or First Responder, and American Canoe Association, Kayak and SUP level I or II. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge: • Recreational programming and instruction • Instruction in area of specialist • Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for all ages. Skills: • Applying recreation knowledge through hands-on activities while meeting the needs of diverse populations • Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedures • Managing multiple tasks concurrently • Ability to work independently • Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization. Abilities: • Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization • Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner • Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message • Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective drives business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and the organization’s needs • Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; being proactive • Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards • Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting to new structures, processes, requirements, or cultures WORK ENVIRONMENT
Moderate noise is typical for the work environment of this job. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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