Part Time Recreation Specialist - Preschool Programs
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6 Cornelius, NC Cornelius, NC Part-time Part-time $20.
31 - $26.
65 an hour $20.
31 - $26.
65 an hour POSITION SUMMARY Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part Time Recreation Specialist to the team at Northern Regional Recreation Center! This position will focus on early childhood specific programming in areas such as arts, crafts, games, special events, and summer camps.
The incumbent will also take a lead role in developing afterschool programs and services for our community.
The preferred candidate will have a background in early childhood development and education.
This position will work about 29 hours per week, which may include daytime hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business and facility needs.
By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available.
If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply! PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Passion for Recreation Programming Experience with Preschool Programs Early Childhood Education Experience Highly Preferred ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop, lead, and evaluate programs and activities in a recreation center or park facility.
Supervise children involved in after-school, summer camp, child watch or other recreational programs.
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 take registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas Referee at various sports activities May provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or linesperson at games.
Handles inquiries and complaints from public.
Some programs may require driving a county vehicle to transport participants or commute to a different location Assist with department events and field trips May serve as manager on duty if the Sr Rec Specialist is not available MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
No experience required.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field.
Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?:
Yes Computer Skills:
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite Licenses and Certifications:
Position may require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges; Requires the ability to obtain (within one year of hire) and maintain CPR/First Aid.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge:
Recreational programming and instruction Instruction in area of specialist.
Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for youth and all ages.
Skills:
Applying recreation knowledge through hands-on activities while meeting the needs of diverse populations Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedure Managing multiple tasks concurrently Ability to work independently.
Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization.
Abilities:
Building Trust:
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
Applied Learning:
Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
Communication:
Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Customer Focus:
Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
Initiating Action:
Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Safety Awareness:
Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
Adaptability:
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Moderate noise is typical for the work environment for this job.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions.
Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.
Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
6 Cornelius, NC Cornelius, NC Part-time Part-time $20.
31 - $26.
65 an hour $20.
31 - $26.
65 an hour POSITION SUMMARY Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add a Part Time Recreation Specialist to the team at Northern Regional Recreation Center! This position will focus on early childhood specific programming in areas such as arts, crafts, games, special events, and summer camps.
The incumbent will also take a lead role in developing afterschool programs and services for our community.
The preferred candidate will have a background in early childhood development and education.
This position will work about 29 hours per week, which may include daytime hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business and facility needs.
By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available.
If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply! PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Passion for Recreation Programming Experience with Preschool Programs Early Childhood Education Experience Highly Preferred ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop, lead, and evaluate programs and activities in a recreation center or park facility.
Supervise children involved in after-school, summer camp, child watch or other recreational programs.
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 take registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas Referee at various sports activities May provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or linesperson at games.
Handles inquiries and complaints from public.
Some programs may require driving a county vehicle to transport participants or commute to a different location Assist with department events and field trips May serve as manager on duty if the Sr Rec Specialist is not available MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
No experience required.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field.
Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?:
Yes Computer Skills:
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite Licenses and Certifications:
Position may require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges; Requires the ability to obtain (within one year of hire) and maintain CPR/First Aid.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge:
Recreational programming and instruction Instruction in area of specialist.
Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for youth and all ages.
Skills:
Applying recreation knowledge through hands-on activities while meeting the needs of diverse populations Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedure Managing multiple tasks concurrently Ability to work independently.
Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization.
Abilities:
Building Trust:
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
Applied Learning:
Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
Communication:
Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Customer Focus:
Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
Initiating Action:
Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Safety Awareness:
Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
Adaptability:
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Moderate noise is typical for the work environment for this job.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions.
Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.
Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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