Program Leader (Specialized Recreation)

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

Job summary

City of Greenville is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to help plan, organize, and develop recreational activities for individuals with disabilities. The role includes implementing programs, supervising volunteers, and handling registrations and fees.

The position supports Special Olympics activities, coaches sports, assists with camps, and monitors evening events, with flexible weekday/evening/weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Available to work weekdays, nights, and some weekends, 8-12 hours per week depending on event calendar.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and develop recreational activities/events for individuals with disabilities.
• Assist in implementing and evaluating programs and supervising volunteers.
• Answer telephones, provide public information, take registrations and reservations, and collect program fees.
• Initiate and organize new activities for individuals with disabilities.
• Participate in Special Olympics practices, trainings, and competitions; lead various Special Olympics sports as a coach; assist with camps and clinics; attend and monitor evening programs and events.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Volunteer supervision

Job description

This position will assist in planning, organizing, and developing various recreational activities/events for individuals with disabilities. This individual will also assist in implementing and evaluating programs, supervising volunteers, answering telephones, providing public information, taking registrations and reservations, collecting program fees, and initiating/organizing new activities for individuals with disabilities. The position performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Age:18 years old, at the time of application

Requirements:

• Experience with working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Applicants should be available to work weekdays, nights, and some weekends, 8-12 hours per week depending on the event calendar.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time

• Participate in Special Olympics practices, trainings, and competitions.
• Lead various Special Olympics sports as a coach.
• Assist with camps and clinics.
• Attend and monitor evening programs and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.