What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Support Staff position at The City of Asheville?
Summary
This position will NOT be eligible for benefits, paid leave time (vacation, sick, holiday) nor participation in the retirement system.
Initial review of applications will occur as received. This position will remain open until filled.
About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Recreation Support Staff in the Parks & Recreation department. Applicants will be working directly with youth ranging from rising 1st -5th grades and rising 6th -9th grades in afterschool programs as well as supporting recreation programming at recreation centers.
What you’ll be doing:
- Prepares, organizes, and facilitates daily and weekly activity schedules.
- Will lead a variety of group games, crafts, and other various activities.
- Will supervise and participate in all recreational activities with youth.
- Will safely supervise all field trips, enrichment activities, group activities, etc. for the appointed site.
- Administer first aid as needed.
- Responsible for behavior management of participants as needed. Includes recognizing and responding to issues in a timely manner.
- Documenting issues and communicating necessary information to appropriate persons.
- Maintains a positive attitude at all times and provides positive customer service to participants and the public.
- Assists in maintaining cleanliness of the facility or program location after activities and camp work days.
- Performs other related tasks as needed.
Benefits:
- On the job training
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Uniform shirts
- Access to internal promotional opportunities
About you:
What you bring:
- Energy and ability to engage with youth in summer programming.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to model mature behavior to youth.
- Ability to facilitate activities/games for youth.
We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:
Leadership skills in a day camp setting are preferred.
Required and must be willing to take and be able to pass City provided Adult and Child CPR/American Red Cross First Aid certification class unless currently certified.
Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.
Other things to know:
Work schedule consists of shifts. Examples of shifts include - Afterschool from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM; evening shifts may be 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM or 10:00 PM; weekend shifts include half or full day; weekday|lunch shift 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Staff may be scheduled for additional night and weekends shifts based on department needs.
About us:
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.
The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.
SKAs/Performance Aptitudes
General knowledge of community recreation work and practices.
- Should include knowledge for use of equipment and leadership techniques.
- Familiarity with relevant rules and regulations pertaining to social, artistic, and athletic programs for youth.
- Ability to facilitate a variety of recreational activities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, participants, and members of the general public.
- Ability to enforce city, departmental, and program rules and regulations.
- Ability to prepare and maintain program records.
- Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor settings.
- Able to handle long periods of standing and physical activities.
- Some shifts may require prolonged exposure to outdoor working environments.
- Staff assigned to mobile recreation units must be able to operate a program vehicle; experience driving large vehicles is preferred.
