Senior Recreation Leader: Youth & Fitness Programs

County of Mecklenburg, NC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings match

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department seeks a Sr Recreation Specialist to lead youth and adult athletics programs and fitness activities at Eastway Regional Recreation Center. The role includes planning, supervision, and partnership building with the community and volunteers.

This full-time position requires a Bachelor's in Park and Recreation Administration or related field, at least two years of experience, a valid NC/SC driver’s license, CPR/First Aid, and proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field.
• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and CPR/First Aid.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision of activities in a recreation center or park facility.
• Develop, evaluate, and lead programs and activities in a recreation center or park facility.
• Provide customer service and handling of funds in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, web site, social media and walk in patrons and customers for information, program registration, center daily use and rentals.
• Supervise part-time and temporary employees, including scheduling, coaching and annual reviews.
• Assist with monitoring the assigned center's budget, contracts, and compliance.
• Develop and coordinate a wide range of recreation and leisure programs for a diverse audience.
• Assist with development of, maintenance repair of equipment and inventory needs.
• Partner with community leaders to ensure quality programs within the community.
• Secure instructors and/or volunteers for programs.
• Advertise programs via radio stations, flyers, Public Service Announcements, banner, and internet.
• Assist with department events.
• Approve program proposals.
• Complete Monthly safety checklists.
• Communicate effectively with school site administration if located at a satellite site.
• Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary.
• Collect fees and taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals.
• Handle inquiries and complaints from public.
• Referee at various sports activities.
• Provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or line-person at games.
• May serve as the manager on duty.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Recreation Administration/Health and Physical Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department seeks a Sr Recreation Specialist to lead youth and adult athletics programs and fitness activities at Eastway Regional Recreation Center. The role includes planning, supervision, and partnership building with the community and volunteers.

This full-time position requires a Bachelor's in Park and Recreation Administration or related field, at least two years of experience, a valid NC/SC driver’s license, CPR/First Aid, and proficiency in Microsoft