Recreation Assistant (Youth Athletics)

Job Description:

Recreation Assistant (Youth Athletics)

Description

Job Summary

The City of Greenville has an excellent opportunity for a Recreation Assistant. The purpose of this position is to assist the Recreation Supervisor in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating youth sports including soccer, baseball, basketball, and other sport-specific camps. This role also supports the supervision of part-time staff, volunteers, and marketing programs. Additionally, it involves providing customer service at Boyd Lee Park, overseeing the opening and closing of the facility, and completing various reports as assigned.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Supervise and evaluate the performance of part-time staff;
• Track and submit bi-weekly payroll for part-time staff;
• Create work schedules and assist in the training of part-time staff;
• Assist with interviews and hiring processes;
• Assist with recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers;
• Create new programs based on public needs as well as develop marketing plans for new or existing programs;
• Collaborate with local businesses on sponsorship of donations towards programs and special events;
• Collect and analyze program evaluation data;
• Attend professional development workshops or conferences;
• Open and close the recreation facility following standard opening and closing procedures;
• Answer the telephone and provide the public with needed information;
• Process program registration, reservations, and collect fees;
• Assist in ordering and completing inventory of supplies, materials, and other equipment needed for programs;
• Set up fields/facilities for leagues and perform maintenance;
• Assist with supervising youth athletic programs;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, physical education, leisure studies, or a closely related field; AND
• One year of experience in recreation or a related field.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED techniques.

Skilled in:

• providing excellent customer service.
• proactively seeking solutions to help others.
• using athletic tools and equipment.
• using office equipment, including computers and related software.

Ability to:

• communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing.
• assist in planning, organizing, and supervising various center activities.
• assist in creating league game schedules and tournament brackets.
• assist in the training, supervising, and evaluating of league officials and other seasonal employees.
• follow verbal and written instructions.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• operate assigned equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina driver's license and acceptable driving record;
• Must possess (or obtain within 90 days of hire) and maintain valid Red Cross First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications;
• Requires working a varied schedule to include nights and weekends.

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 1/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$42,868.80 Annually