Part Time Athletic Operations Assistant- South Region (19hr/week)

Mecklenburg County Government; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking a Part-Time Recreation Assistant to support weekend operations across the South Region parks. You'll help with event setup, facility upkeep, and guest safety, working up to 19 hours weekly.

No experience required; a high school diploma is required, plus a valid NC or SC driver's license and CPR/First Aid. Proficiency with MS Office and strong customer service are valued. Join a team dedicated to community recreation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required.
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and county driving privileges; CPR/First Aid.
• General knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person customer service in a park facility and respond to inquiries from the general public.
• Ensure safety of participants/spectators.
• Enforce park rules and safety procedures.
• Assist in maintenance of facilities and recreational areas.
• Handle inquiries and complaints from public.
• Assist with special events.
• May collect fees for facility rentals.

Skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.” The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and unique partnerships. Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

POSITION SUMMARY

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for a Part Time Recreation Assistant to join the team! This position will support weekend operations and assist with upkeep within parks in the South Region of Mecklenburg County. This includes but is not limited to setup/breakdown of athletic events, including races, tournaments, seasonal league games and special events, overall park cleanliness, and upkeep of park amenities. In addition, this position will also handle inquiries from the general public and event patrons while also ensuring safety of all guests. This position will work up to 19 hours per week, which will primarily consist of weekends based on business needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide in-person customer service in a park facility and respond to inquiries from the general public
• Ensure safety of participants/spectators
• Enforce rules and regulations
• Assist in maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
• Handle inquiries and complaints from public
• Assist with special events
• May collect fees for facility rentals

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:

• Athletic operations programming and instruction

Skills:

• Developing and enforcing park rules and safety procedures
• 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 a 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 forces 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.