Assistant Recreation Center Supervisor

City of Fayetteville; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville’s Parks, Recreation and Maintenance department seeks two Assistant Recreation Center Supervisors to support planning, scheduling and running activities at an assigned recreation center. Paraprofessional duties include program setup, staff training, safety, and customer service.

Experience in recreation is preferred; an Associate degree in recreation or related field is required. Licenses and certifications (CPR/AED/First Aid) must be obtained within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher with major in recreation or public administration, physical education or related field.
• Experience in recreation programs, education, public service or related field preferred.
• Possession of or ability to obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid within one year of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination and scheduling of recreation classes, activities and events.
• Assist in organization, scheduling and implementation of center activities; monitor operations.
• Participate in selection and training of center staff.
• Assist in establishing goals and procedures for center management; enforce policies.
• Promote activities; prepare marketing materials like flyers and newsletters.
• Answer public inquiries about programs and procedures; handle complaints.
• Handle money transactions, receipts, and balancing funds.
• Enforce center rules and safety regulations; post rules.
• Assist with youth, adult and senior programs; prepare materials and equipment.
• Act on behalf of the Recreation Center Supervisor in their absence.
• Ensure safe practices; administer first aid and maintain accident reports.

Skills

Program coordination

Staff training

Customer service

Event coordination

Education

Associate degree in Recreation / Public Administration

Job description

The City of Fayetteville's Parks, Recreation and Maintenance department is currently recruiting for two Assistant Recreation Center Supervisors to perform a variety of paraprofessional duties to assist in planning, organizing and conducting a wide variety of activities, operations and programs in support of an assigned recreation center; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Applicants with a Therapeutic Recreation Certification are preferred.

1. Assist with the coordination and scheduling of recreation classes, activities and special events; assist in the organization, scheduling and implementation of an assigned center's recreational activities; monitor activities and operations both inside and outside of recreation center.
2. Participate in the selection and evaluation of assigned center staff; provide staff training and instruction as needed.
3. Assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for center management; implement policies and procedures.
4. Promote and coordinate specific activities within an assigned recreation center; prepare marketing material including news releases, newsletters, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures.
5. Answer questions and provide information to the public concerning recreation center programs, activities, policies and procedures; respond to complaints and forward to appropriate staff; solicit input and information from the public regarding center services and operations.
6. Receive money for center use; write and issue receipts; balance money.
7. Enforce center rules and regulations; explain and post rules.
8. Assist with and participate in a variety of recreation programs and activities for youth, adults and seniors in assigned area of expertise including arts, crafts, dance, music, drama, team and individual sports and other activities; prepare, setup and disassemble appropriate materials and equipment for activities.
9. Act as and on behalf of the Recreation Center Supervisor in his/her absence.
10. Ensure safe work practices; administer first aid to participants and spectators; maintain and file accident reports.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Please Note:

Candidates selected for hire will be required to submit proof of education prior to a firm job offer being made. Therefore, to avoid delays in the hiring process, it is strongly recommended that you attach a copy of your official graduation certificate(s) from higher level institution(s) at the time of your application submission.

Experience

None. Experience in recreation programs, education, public service or a related field preferred.

Training

Equivalent to an Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation or public administration, physical education or a related field.

Licensing and Certifications

Required

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability. Possession of or ability to obtain a CPR certification; AED certification; and First Aid certification within one year of hire.

Preferred

None.

• SBI/Fingerprinting Criminal History Record Check Requirement: To comply with Sessions Law 2025-16, applicants offered a position with the City may be subject to a criminal history record check of State and National Repositories of Criminal Histories conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26. The City may consider the results of these criminal history record checks in its hiring decisions.

From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and driving history check.

An Equal Opportunity Employer