Recreation Assistant

Town of Carolina Beach

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Joe BensonTom Bridges

Mayor Mayor Pro Tem

Steve ShuttleworthLeAnn Pierce

Council Member Council Member

JoDan GarzaMichael Cramer

Council Member Town Manager

TOWN OF CAROLINABEACH

1121 N. Lake Park Boulevard

Carolina Beach, North Carolina28428

910 458 2996

FAX 910 458 2997

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title:Recreation Summer Camp Assistant

Grade:Grade 3

Salary Rate:Target hiring rate $11.00/hour

Status:40-hours per week. Seasonal, No Benefits

Hours of Work:Must be able to work 40 hours per week on a regular basis

Application Deadline:Open Until Filled – Multiple Vacancies

Recreation Assistant

Primary Reason Why Classification Exists

To assist in the operations of the Town Recreation Center and provide related administrative and program support to the Town’s Summer Camp Program.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class provides clerical, administrative and program support for theTown’s Parks and Recreation staff in support of services and programs including public contact, janitorial maintenance, and clerical duties. Work is performed under regular supervision and reports to the Parks and Recreation Superintendent.; works closely with and responds to requests of Recreation Leaders.Work is evaluated through observation, feedback, conferences, and the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of individual and team performance objectives.

Illustrative Examples of Work

  • Actively lead participants in recreation and leisure activities.
  • Enforce Town policies, rules and regulations in program areas.
  • Assist Recreation Leaders in designing, implementing and supervising summer camp activities
  • Communicate effectively with camp participants, their parents, and Town staff
  • Monitor the well-being of summer camp participants with specific needs
  • Supervise and oversee camp participants ensuring the safety of camp participants.
  • Performs custodial and janitorial tasks as required ensuring health and safety of participants and others
  • Performs related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of recreation services, programs and activities
  • Ability to provide effective customer service
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, program participants and other employees
  • Ability to supervise camp program participants
  • Competence in computer programs including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid preferred

Physical Requirements:

Work requires the frequent use oftools, machinery, facility equipment, office computer, cell phone and other office equipment. The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time with occasional bending or squatting. Employee should be able to perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Work in this class will exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee must have the visual acuity to perform frequent reading,to prepare and analyze data and figures, close-up work, and ability to distinguish color and depth vision.Must hear and talk with others, either in person or on the phone. This position has the potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical temperature controlled office environment subject to typical office noise as well as noise from operating vehicles and recreational, exercise or other program facility use of others. This position also requires working outside in extreme temperatures, some exposure to hazardous chemicals and the wearing / use of personal protective equipment. Some work may occur during evening hours or weekends.

Education

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

Experience

Prefer experience in park and recreational programs with some secretarial or clerical experience involving public contact and document production

Special Requirements

  • Valid North Carolina Driver’s license preferred
  • CPR, AED and / or First Aid certifications preferred
  • Immunization from blood borne pathogens or ability to begin immunization series
  • Must pass post-employment offer background check
  • Must pass post-employment offer drug screening.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Disclaimer

This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions section of this classification may vary from position to position and a more thorough description of these elements can be found in the employee’s Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ). The Town of Carolina Beach reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.

March 2018