Recreation Center Assistant- Part Time

Salary: $15.08 Hourly
Location : Lillington, NC
Job Type: Part-Time Regular
Job Number: P&R 1995
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 02/09/2024
Closing Date: 2/23/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
POSITION SUMMARY
POSITION SUMMARY:
An employee in this position assists at a Recreation Center for Parks and Recreation of Harnett County. This includes: assisting in the planning, organizing, supervising, and conducting a wide variety of activities, operations, and programs; opening and closing the facility; talking with the public; assisting with library related duties; performing various administrative duties; preparing participation, inventory records, and completed work orders, assisting with after school care; and helping out at the Summer Camp Program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Assists in planning, organizing, supervising, conducting, and promoting a wide variety of activities, operations, and programs for various age groups and special populations including such programs as youth and adult athletics, day camps, recreation, art classes, and special events.
• Helps prepare flyers and brochures for promotions and activities; keeps bulletin boards and outside sign boards current; and coordinates programming with others.
• Schedules times and secures locations for a variety of programs and group rentals; maintains rosters of participants.
• Registers participants for various recreational programs and events; collects fees; completes proper forms; and maintains various records of event.
• Inspects facilities to determine adequacy for programs, safety, and maintenance needs; coordinates maintenance schedules with program schedules;
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supply needs; makes recommendations for budget of activities and programs.
• Supervises outdoor activities.
• Enforces center rules and regulations; monitor activities and operations both inside and outside of facility.
• Performs daily housekeeping chores such as cleaning restrooms, sweeping/vacuuming floors, emptying trash containers, and picking up trash.
• Works with children in after school program and summer camps.
• Assists the public; responds to inquiries.
• Assists in preparation or regular and special reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma;
• No experience required;
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Possession of Certification in CPR (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Possession of Certification AED (or obtain within90 days of hire).
• Possession of Certification in First Aid.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities for children.
• Skill in being able to talk with people.
• Skill in working with computers for job related duties.
• Ability to establish rapport with both adults and children.
• Ability to maintain basic records.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to perform medium work frequently exerting up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; and occasionally requiring to exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects. This work also involves the physical abilities of balancing, climbing, crouching, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, kneeling, lifting, pushing, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word, and walking. An incumbent must also possess the visual acuity to work with color and observe situations and facilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee works primarily indoors at a center suitable for varied community programs. May also supervise children during outdoor activities.
Temporary or Part-Time Employees are not eligible to receive benefits .
01
Please indicate how you heard about this job opportunity: If referred by a Current County Employee please list their first name and last name below.
02
Please verify that your application includes the following information:
* Complete education history (including High School)
* Employment history including correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name and reason for leaving each employer.
* A minimum of 3 professional references
Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.
Responses to the supplemental questions are verified against the education and work experience provided in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application to determine your qualifications for this position.
I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

03
What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Associate Degree
• High School Diploma
• General Education Diploma
• Not Applicable

04
From the list below, please select the major coursework of your highest degree.

• Physical Education
• Recreation Management
• Sports Management
• Other Related Field
• Not Applicable

05
If you selected "Other Related Field" in the previous question, please list below the major coursework for your degree. (If this question does not apply please type N/A in the space provided below.)
06
How many years of experience do you have planning and implementing recreational programs?

• 5 + years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Not Applicable

07
Briefly describe your experience with planning and implementing recreational programs. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
08
Please provide an example of a recreational program you have created. ( If this questions does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)
09
Briefly describe your experience working in summer camps, after-school care programs, or similar setting. ( If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.
10
From the list below, please select the recreation activities you have experience with:

• Athletic
• Arts/Crafts
• Dance
• Fitness
• Games
• Story Telling
• Yoga
• None of the Above

11
Please select the age range you have previous experience working with:

• Ages 13+
• Ages 6-12
• Not Applicable

12
Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license?

• Yes
• No

13
The work of this position entails walking, standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?

• Yes
• No

14
Do you possess a current CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

15
This position requires to obtain a CPR Certification within 90 days from date of hire. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

16
From the list below, please select the certifications you currently possess:

• AED Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• None of the Above

Required Question