Recreation Assistant
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Salary : $42,868.80 AnnuallyLocation : Greenville, NCJob Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Number: 1819Department: Recreation and ParksOpening Date: 10/04/2024Closing Date: 10/23/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob SummaryThe City of Greenville has an excellent opportunity for a Recreation Assistant for the South Greenville Recreation Center. Under general supervision, this position will assist the Recreation Supervisor in planning, organizing, and conducting various center programs and activities, provide front-desk customer service, and perform related work as required.FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Examples of Duties

• Assists in the overall planning, organizing, and conducting of various recreation activities including youth programs, teen programs, after-school programs, summer camp, special events, and outreach initiatives;
• Provides customer service at the front desk of the South Greenville Recreation Center;
• Answers telephone, provides the public with needed information, and takes registration and reservations for activities, programs, and rentals;
• Assists with training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating part-time staff and volunteers;
• Initiates and organizes new activities as needed;
• Assists in requisitioning and inventorying of supplies and materials and other equipment needed for the center;
• Assists in the preparation of publicity materials and in publicizing events;
• Prepares center utilization reports;
• Opens and closes South Greenville Recreation Center as needed;
• Serves on various departmental training and planning committees;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, physical education, leisure studies, or closely related field; and
• One year of recreation or related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:

• principles, practices, and techniques of recreation administration;
• customer service techniques;
• policies and regulations affecting the operation of an athletic center;
• first aid, CPR, and AED techniques

Skill in:

• using athletic tools and equipment;
• using office equipment, including computers and related software.

Ability to:

• assist in planning, organizing, and supervising various center activities;
• assist in creating league game schedules and tournament brackets;
• assist in the training, supervising, and evaluating part-time staff and other seasonal employees for programs;
• provide quality customer service;
• communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• operate assigned equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages;
• meet the mental and physical demands of the position;
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public;
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina driver's license and acceptable driving record;
• Must possess (or obtain within 90 days of hire) and maintain valid Red Cross First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications;
• Requires working a varied schedule to include nights and weekends.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerThe City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources for a more in depth summary of our benefits.01 What is your highest level of education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college; no degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

02 Please check any of the groups you have experience interacting or working with:

• Preschool (ages 3-5)
• K-2nd grade
• 3rd-6th grade
• Teens
• None of the above

03 Briefly explain your experience interacting or working with children and/or teens. Examples include experience in a school, camp, daycare, or recreational setting, childcare/babysitting jobs, coaching experience, leadership camps, youth mentoring programs, etc. If none, type N/A. 04 Do you have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges?

• Yes
• No

05 Briefly describe any programming experience you have in a recreational setting. 06 Are you available to work a varied work schedule that includes nights and weekends?

• Yes
• No

07 Are you First Aid certified? (Note: required within 90 days of hire)

• Yes
• No

08 Are you CPR certified? (Note: required within 90 days of hire)

• Yes
• No

09 Are you AED certified? (Note: required within 90 days of hire)

• Yes
• No

Required Question