What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant (Adult Athletics) position at City of Greenville, NC?
The City of Greenville offers an outstanding opportunity for a Recreation Assistant to assist with adult athletics at Boyd Lee Park. This position aims to help the Recreation Supervisor in planning, organizing, and conducting various recreation activities, events, camps, and adult and youth leagues, as well as provide customer service at the front desk.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Examples of Duties
- Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training of staff.
- Supervise, schedule, and evaluate part-time staff.
- Submit payroll for part-time staff bi-monthly.
- Answer the telephone and provide the public with needed information.
- Process program registration and reservations, and collects fees as needed.
- Provide on-site supervision of programs.
- Create new programs and budgets based on public needs.
- Develop marketing plans.
- Collaborate with local businesses on sponsorships and donations.
- Collect program evaluation data and prepare reports on the programs.
- Attend professional development workshops or conferences.
- Serve on departmental committees and attend meetings with local organizations.
- Open the facility, set up fields/facility for leagues, and perform maintenance.
- Complete incident and accident report forms as needed.
- Follow closing procedures and secure the facility before departure.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, physical education, leisure studies, or a closely related field; AND
- One year of recreation or related experience
Knowledge of:
- principles, practices, and techniques of applicable recreation administration.
- customer service techniques.
- policies and regulations affecting the operation of an athletic center.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED techniques.
- using athletic tools and equipment.
- using office equipment, including computers and related software.
Ability to:
- assist in planning, organizing, and supervising various activities.
- assist in creating game schedules and tournament brackets.
- assist in the training, supervising, and evaluating of staff.
- communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- meet the mental and physical demands of the position.
- work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
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 most nights and weekends.
- Valid NC commercial driver's license (CDL), preferred.
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