Temporary Recreation Assistant- Child Watch Programs

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Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.” The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state-of the-art facilities and unique partnerships. Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

POSITION SUMMARY
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is adding a Temporary Recreation Assistant to the team! This position will be based at Eastway Regional Recreation Center and will assist with planning and directing recreation and leisure programs, activities, and events for children ages 2 to 6 years old in our Child Watch program. This includes but is not limited to child supervision, activity engagement, safety and incident response as well as ensuring a positive customer experience for all visitors. In addition, this role may also assist with activities and events in other program areas as needed. This role will be crucial in ensuring a welcoming, secure, and engaging environment that supports positive experiences for families and aligns with Mecklenburg County’s youth-serving standards. Child Watch operates on a structured schedule to meet family needs, Monday-Thursday (8:00am-12:00pm and 4:30pm-7:30pm), Friday (8:00am-12:00pm), and Saturday (9:00am-12:00pm) and the selected candidate’s schedule will be scheduled within those times based upon program needs.

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
•Professional experience and/or completed coursework in early childhood education and/or recreation highly preferred
•Activity programming experience for pre-school/early elementary school populations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•Provide customer service and handling of funds in a recreation center or park facility through telephone, emails, web site, social media and walk in patrons and customers for information, program registration, center daily use and rentals
•Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary
•Enforce rules and regulations
•Collect fees and taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals
•Assist in light maintenance of facilities and recreational areas
•Referee at various sports activities; provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or line-person at games
•Assist with various recreational programs for all ages
•Handle inquiries and complaints from public
•Assist with special events and field trips

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: No experience