Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Mecklenburg County is excited to add a Temporary Recreation Assistant to our Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services (TIRS) team. This position will work in the planning and facilitation of the TIRS Summer Day Camp, Inclusion Services and/or other TIRS summer programming. In addition, this position will be responsible for organization, instruction and facilitation of therapeutic and adapted recreation and leisure programs, activities, and events for diversified age groups in an 8-week summer day camp setting. The dates of this temporary employment opportunity will include a mandatory orientation, staff training and Summer Camp (June 16-August 1, 2025, with possibility for extension through August 15th).
By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply! PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Previous experience in an educational, adapted sport, or recreation therapy setting is a plus.
- Experience working with therapeutic population
- Ability to supervise and manage participants with varying abilities and diagnoses in a group or classroom setting
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in supervision of TIRS participants and monitoring of recreation equipment, facilities, supplies and materials
- Assist in facilitation of TIRS programming (including summer day camp) in a Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation recreation center or park facility.
- Provide positive and appropriate customer service and handling of funds in a recreation center or park facility through program delivery and interactions with the public.
- Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary.
- Assist in enforcing TIRS rules and regulations
- Assist in set up and light maintenance of equipment and activities within facilities and recreational areas.
- May supervise children involved in after-school, summer or other recreational programs.
- Directs inquiries and complaints from the public to the correct staff in an effective and efficient manner
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: No experience required.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? N/A Computer Skills: - General knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Licenses and Certifications:
- Requires a North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges.; CPR/First Aid
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
- Recreational programming and instruction
Skills:
- Applying classroom knowledge through hands-on activities
- Developing and enforcing classroom rules and safety procedure
- Managing multiple tasks concurrently
- Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization.
Abilities:
- Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
- Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
- Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
- Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.
- Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
- Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
- Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Moderate noise is typical for the work environment for this job
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Summer work,