Recreation Assistant - Seasonal

Union County, NC; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Seasonal Park Attendant, where you will play a vital role in enhancing outdoor recreation experiences for the community. This position involves assisting in the planning and execution of various programs such as kayaking, hiking, and summer camps, while ensuring exceptional customer service is delivered to all park visitors. You'll work in a vibrant environment, fostering community relationships and engaging with diverse groups. If you are passionate about outdoor activities and enjoy working with people, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact and create memorable experiences for the community.

Benefits

Bonus potential of $200 for season completion

Qualifications

• No formal education required, but customer service experience is preferred.
• Must possess a youth employment certificate if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating outdoor recreation programs and events.
• Provide friendly customer service to park guests and manage volunteer activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Event Coordination

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Customer Service Experience

Tools

Computers

Small Office Equipment

Job description

The Seasonal Park Attendant - Outdoor Recreation Assistant, under general supervision, assists the Outdoor Recreation Department with developing, planning, and implementing outdoor recreation programs and special events along with developing promotional materials. Employee will be a catalyst to ensure the needs for outdoor programming are met for the community. Employee is also responsible for assisting in ensuring friendly customer service is delivered to all park guests. Employee must exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public and must also exercise professional judgment and responsibility in the conduct of specialty activities for various age groups.

• Bonus potential of $200 for season completion. Will be discussed during interview process.*

Essential Functions

1. Assists the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator with planning, coordinating, and facilitating outdoor recreation programs to include kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, outdoor movies, special events, teambuilding, environmental education classes, volunteer opportunities, summer camps, and other outdoor opportunities as needed.
2. Assists in the recruiting, training, and managing volunteers for recreation programs and events.
3. Assists in promoting and developing cooperative relationships and community outreach with various community groups and outside agencies.
4. Communicates with individuals interested in the programs and services that UCPR provides.
5. Assists in planning and coordinating field trips and summer camp.
6. Performs housekeeping duties, including but not limited to, assigned office space, assigned space in operations storage shed, cleaning of vehicle, and general cleaning duties within county parks.
7. Assists in special recreational activities to include set-up, administering, and clean-up of event or program.
8. Cross trains in all stations as required.
9. Stays abreast of park and campground rules.
10. Understands the geographical layout of the park.
11. Deals effectively and firmly with the public.
12. Acts as a self-starter and works alone to complete the job.
13. Speaks to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
14. Records and delivers information, explains procedures, and follows oral and written instructions.
15. Is able to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
16. Performs under occasional stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
17. Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
18. Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities.
19. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, County policy, standards, and prescribed procedures.
20. Attends work regularly and adheres to County policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.
21. Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
22. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and agencies within the County.
23. Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and division benefit.
24. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all division employees.
25. Interacts effectively with fellow employees, supervisors, professionals, and the general public.
26. Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the County and various regulatory agencies and ensures that the standards are not violated.
27. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
28. Operates small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
29. Operates computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
30. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

None Specified.

Licenses or Certifications

None Specified.

Special Requirements

Youth employment certificate if applicable. Requires varying work hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

One (1) year of customer service experience or park experience.

Licenses or Certifications

None Specified.

Special Requirements

Youth employment certificate if applicable. Requires varying work hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including cash registers, calculators, snack bar equipment, radios, blowers, computers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert a moderate amount of force constantly, and up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, to move objects. Moderate work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Moderate Work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.