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Part Time Recreation Assistant

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part Time Recreation Assistant to the team! This position will work approximately 19 hours per week and will be based at Albemarle Road Recreation Center. The incumbent will assist our recreation staff with implementation and execution of recreation programming and leisure activities for diverse audiences and populations. Our program areas will include, but are not limited to arts, crafts, games, athletics, fitness, special events, summer camps, and after-school programs. Typical hours for this position will vary, but will consist of morning/daytime hours, possible evenings, and rotating weekends/holidays based 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: Bilingual in Spanish and English highly preferred 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. Collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals. Enforce rules and regulations. Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas. Referee at various sports activities; provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or linesperson at games. Assist with various recreational programs for all ages. Handles inquiries and complaints from public. Assist with special events and field trip Minimum Qualifications: 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: General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge: Recreational programming and instruction. Skills: Applying classroom knowledge through hands-on activities. Developing and enforcing classroom rules and safety procedure. Managing multiple tasks concurrently. Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization. Abilities: Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner. Building Trust: Interacting with others in one way that instills confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization. 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 information provided. Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs. Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive. Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards Work Environment: Moderate noise is typical for the work environment for 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.