Parks and Recreation Worker I

City of Lincolnton; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Lincolnton is seeking a part-time Concessions/Scorekeeper assistant to support athletic events and revenue operations. You will sell items, keep shelves stocked, operate the PA system, and assist with scorekeeping and cash handling.

Open until filled or until 13 November 2026, with a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior experience in concessions or scorekeeping is helpful; basic math and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic arithmetic to collect cash and make change.
• Knowledge of sports rules and scorekeeping.
• Familiarity with PA systems and scorekeeping equipment.
• English grammar for interactions with patrons.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write at a high school level.
• Ability to handle cash and process credit cards.
• Ability to follow instructions and manage a cash drawer.

Responsibilities

• Sells concession items; maintains inventory; controls access to concession operations.
• Arranges and displays items on shelves and platforms.
• Cleans facilities, stocks shelves, and keeps daily sales records.
• Opens and closes concession stand, storage area, restrooms, and announcer/scorekeeper area; secures lights, monies, and equipment.
• Provides information verbally or in person; explains policies to patrons.
• Alerts supervisors in injuries or disturbances; documents actions taken.
• Provides information on concession items and department activities to the public.
• Serves as official scorekeeper for athletic programs.
• Keeps accounting of authorized participants of team games.
• Uses PA system to announce information to patrons and participants.
• Maintains speaker stand; restricts access to area.
• Secures equipment in storage area.

Skills

Cash handling

Arithmetic

Public speaking

Customer service

Reading & writing

Communication

Scorekeeping knowledge

Cash register operation

Education

Completion of tenth grade or equivalent

Tools

Public address system

Cash register

Credit card processing machine

Job description

Attachments Must Be In PDF Format

Open Until Filled or November 13, 2026, whichever comes first

Primary Reason Why Classification Exists

To perform a variety of manual and customer service work related to operation of concessions and scorekeeping of athletic programs

• Sells concession items; maintains inventory; controls access to concession operations
• Arranges and displays on shelves, racks, tables, and other platforms
• Cleans facilities, stocks shelves, and keeps daily sales records
• Opens and closes concession stand, storage area, restrooms, and announcer/scorekeeper area and secures lights, monies, and equipment
• Provides verbal information via telephone or in person; explains department operating policies and procedures
• Alerts supervisors in situations of patron injuries, fights, and other disagreements; documents actions taken
• Provides information on concession items and department activities to the public
• Serves as official scorekeeper for athletic programs
• Keeps an accounting of authorized participants of team games
• Uses PA system to announce a variety of information to patrons and participants
• Maintains cleanliness of speaker stand; restricts unauthorized persons from area
• Secures equipment in storage area
• Performs related work as required

• Knowledge of basic arithmetic sufficient to collect cash and make change
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of various sports as well as keeping scores and reporting rules violations
• Knowledge of the operation of common public address systems and electrical or mechanical scorekeeping equipment
• Knowledge of English grammar to speak with and exchange information with patrons
• Knowledge of effective communications techniques when interacting with the public
• Knowledge of the types of common items available for sale at a concession stand
• Ability to read and write at a high school level
• Ability to accept payment for items and make change in cash when required; ability to operate a credit card processing machine and cash register.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and manage a cash drawer and charge cards
• Ability to report to work on time and work the hours designated on a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coaches, officials, staff, and the public

Physical Requirements

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work may require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching to stock shelves and retrieve products and fingering and reaching to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. Visual perception is required to distinguish between players, scores, value of currency, products and prices, operate cash registers, and focus on events. Hearing is required to understand the requests from the public and make distinctions in sounds. Vocal communications is required to interact with the public and other department staff.

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed in outdoor and indoor recreation and sports facilities. Employee is subject to inside and outside weather conditions some of which may include dampness, wetness, humidity, and moderately loud noises

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of tenth grade level.

Special Requirements:

• At least 15 years of age
• Ability to obtain certifications in CPR, First Aid, and AED within 1 year of hire

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Disclaimer

This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The City of Lincolnton reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.