What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist - Field Day Park position at York County Government?
About us
York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.
Mission Statement – York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.
Vision Statement – York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.
About our opportunity
We are excited to hire a non-exempt temporary/seasonal Recreation Specialist to join our team within the Parks and Recreation Department, Field Day Park. This position will be responsible for monitoring and supervising patrons and usage of the park, provide excellent customer service and assistance to park visitors; and to perform related work as required.
Full Salary Range: $15.82 - $18.98 per hour. Salary is determined based on experience and/or education.
Work Schedule: This position is temporary/seasonal, 20 hours per week beginning in March through October 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitors the park and collects entrance fees from park guests if needed.
- Explains Park rules and regulations and provides requested information to park guests.
- Prepares required records, reports, and correspondence.
- Performs general clerical duties as required, including but not limited to answering the telephone, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, maintaining supply inventory, etc.
- Attends training, meetings, etc. as appropriate to maintain or enhance job knowledge and skills.
- May perform park duties (e.g., sale of goods, cashier duties, and stocking duties) as needed.
- Performs various manual tasks in the maintenance of facility.
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other personnel, subordinates, volunteers, customers, service providers, community organizations, and the general public.
- Opens and closes facilities.
- Sets up facilities for rental and other events; cleans facilities following events as needed.
About you
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Must be 16 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer
Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $16 - $19
