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    Part Time Recreation Specialist - Charlotte, United States - Mecklenburg County

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    POSITION SUMMARY:
    Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add an Inclusive Recreation Specialist to the team This position will be based in the Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation Services Division and will work to make all amenities and programs/activities inclusive for patrons of all abilities. Recreation program areas will include, but is not limited to adaptive sports, health/wellness, fitness, creative arts and summer camps. This position will be a key member of our staff in building rapport with our patrons and community members as well as promoting our services. In addition, the preferred candidate would have a willingness to pursue various certifications/credentials in areas such as inclusion, fitness, aquatics, adapted sports, program development, etc. This part-time position will work a flexible schedule of approximately 29 hours per week to include daytime hours, possible evenings and rotating weekends based upon business 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:
    • Experience working with therapeutic recreation populations, implementing modification requests, and understanding of Therapeutic Recreation processes/procedures.
    • Bachelor's or higher degree in Recreational Therapy / Therapeutic Recreation, or related field with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation.
    • Possess a CTRS credential from NCTRC and LRT licensure through NCBRTL.

    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.
    • Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate multiple inclusive programs each season.
    • Market programs to community organizations, agencies, and support groups within the community.
    • Assist in maintaining supplies and equipment as needed.
    • Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary.
    • Respond to emergency situations as needed.
    • Enforce County and Departmental rules and regulations.
    • Collect fees and take registrations for recreational programs.
    • Supervise volunteers.
    • Handle inquiries and complaints from public.
    • May require driving a county vehicle to transport participants or commute to a different location.
    • Assist with special events.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Experience: No experience required.
    • Education: Bachelor's degree in Park & Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or related field.
    • Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes.
    • Licenses/Certifications: Requires a North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges; Requires the ability (within one year of hire) and maintain CPR/First Aid.
    • Computer Skills: Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge:
    • Instruction in area of specialist.
    • Recreational programming and instruction.
    • Principles, practices and techniques of public recreation for all ages.
    Skills:
    • Applying recreation knowledge through hands-on activities while meeting the needs of diverse populations.
    • Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedure.
    • Managing multiple tasks concurrently.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Organizing and presenting demonstrations in a recreation setting.
    Abilities:
    • Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
    • Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
    • Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
    • 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 information provided.
    • 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.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works indoor with loud noises.

    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.


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