Recreation Program Assistant (Part -Time)

Iredell-County,-Nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Iredell County Parks & Recreation is seeking a part-time Recreation Program Assistant to help with programming and administrative tasks in the parks department. The role involves youth and adult recreation, sports, outdoor activities, data entry, and customer service.

Work may require evenings and weekends, with on-site duties and program support including participant transportation. Upcoming duties include preparing meetings and programs, maintaining schedules, and assisting with safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and public-facing roles.
• Professional communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail in data entry and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recreation programming and administration tasks.
• Support program events including transportation and setup.
• Greet citizens and handle inquiries in person or by phone.
• Maintain schedules, data entry, and reporting.
• Ensure safety and follow procedures during programs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Dependability

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED+

Valid NC Driver’s License

Job description

Part-Time Recreation Program Assistant position works up to 19 hours per week year-round with compensation depending upon experience.

This position will be responsible for assisting with recreation programming and administration work within the parks and recreation department. Skill sets include youth and adult recreation, sports, outdoor/nature recreation, data entry, registration collections, basic fee counting and reporting, and customer service. Additional duties include program and special event support, including participant transportation, meeting and program preparations, and other duties as assigned. Work includes normal office hours with occasional nights and/or weekends required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Must be able to greet, communicate with, and answer questions for citizens through phone conversation and in person, with tact and willingness to serve.

COMMUNICATION: Excellent communication skills are required.

JUDGMENT: Uses good judgment while making decisions regarding all facets of the safe and effective use of county equipment, and in representation of the department in the office setting and at functions and programs.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Pays close attention to details, including data entry, schedules, deadlines, and overall appearances and cleanliness of office setting

TEAMWORK: Works as a valuable team member with others in scheduling, maintaining, operation of equipment, and work.

DEPENDABILITY: Available on a regular basis to work during week and some weekends. Arrives on site on time. Follows procedures.

TRANSPORTATION: A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment. You will be required to drive participants in a 24-Passenger Bus.

SAFETY: The Program Assistant person will be responsible for assisting with minimizing risks for each participant and co-worker, within programs, during office business hours, or otherwise.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: Understands emergency procedures and is comfortable responding to situations in a professional and calm demeanor.

SETUP: Receives instructions daily from Assistant Parks and Recreation Director.

COORDINATE: Completes work as assigned in daily schedule; coordinate daily schedules as needed to provide adequate office coverage during busy times.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Ability to handle unexpected circumstances.

Must have a developed understanding of teamwork and communication.

Ability to work with other people, and enforce procedures.

Strong attention to detail

Friendly, safety conscious, and mature.

Confident with performing work alone or with a team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE “REQUIREMENTS”:

Minimum Age 18. Must possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher.

Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

Must obtain Vehicle Safety Training prior to operating county vehicle

ADDITIONAL “REQUIREMENTS”:

First Aid and CPR Certificates are a plus or must be willing to obtain through offered training.

“PREFERRED” QUALIFICATIONS:

A North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with P endorsement is a plus.