Temporary Recreation Assistant - Aquatics & Gym Programs

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

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking a Temporary Recreation Assistant based at the Aquatic Center and Second Ward Gym to help plan and run recreation programs and activities, promote memberships, and communicate facility policies to visitors. The role requires assisting with gym oversight, guiding patrons, and adapting to daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

No prior experience is required; a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license with CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• Experience: No experience required.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary
• Enforce rules and regulations
• Collect fees and taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
• Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
• Referee at various sports activities; provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or line-person at games
• Assist with various recreational programs for all ages
• Handle inquiries and complaints from public
• Assist with special events and field trips

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking a Temporary Recreation Assistant based at the Aquatic Center and Second Ward Gym to help plan and run recreation programs and activities, promote memberships, and communicate facility policies to visitors. The role requires assisting with gym oversight, guiding patrons, and adapting to daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

No prior experience is required; a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license with CPR/First Aid