Recreation Center Assistant (Part-Time)

Recreation Center Assistant (Part-Time)

Salary: See Position Description Location: Lillington, NC Job Type: Part-Time Regular Job Number: P&R 2387 Department: Parks and Recreation Division Division: Parks & Recreation Opening Date: 03/20/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Benefits Questions

POSITION SUMMARY Harnett County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join our team as a Recreation Center Assistant. An employee in this position assists at a Recreation Center for Parks and Recreation of Harnett County. This includes:

• Assisting in the planning, organizing, supervising, and conducting a wide variety of activities, operations, and programs.
• Opening and closing the facility.
• Talking with the public.
• Assisting with library related duties.
• Performing various administrative duties.
• Preparing participation, inventory records, and completed work orders.
• Assisting with after school care.
• Helping out at the Summer Camp Program.

This position is assigned to the Boone Trail Community Center: 8500 Old US 421 Lillington, NC 27546

Hiring Range: $16.00 - $23 hourly pay rate

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Assists in planning, organizing, supervising, conducting, and promoting a wide variety of activities, operations, and programs for various age groups and special populations including such programs as youth and adult athletics, day camps, recreation, art classes, and special events.
• Helps prepare flyers and brochures for promotions and activities; keeps bulletin boards and outside sign boards current; and coordinates programming with others.
• Schedules times and secures locations for a variety of programs and group rentals; maintains rosters of participants.
• Registers participants for various recreational programs and events; collects fees; completes proper forms; and maintains various records of event.
• Inspects facilities to determine adequacy for programs, safety, and maintenance needs; coordinates maintenance schedules with program schedules.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supply needs; makes recommendations for budget of activities and programs.
• Supervises outdoor activities.
• Enforces center rules and regulations; monitor activities and operations both inside and outside of facility.
• Performs daily housekeeping chores such as cleaning restrooms, sweeping/vacuuming floors, emptying trash containers, and picking up trash.
• Works with children in after school program and summer camps.
• Assists the public; responds to inquiries.
• Assists in preparation or regular and special reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma.
• No experience required.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers license.
• Possession of Certification in CPR (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Possession of Certification AED (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Possession of Certification in First Aid.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities for children.
• Skill in being able to talk with people.
• Skill in working with computers for job related duties.
• Ability to establish rapport with both adults and children.
• Ability to maintain basic records.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to perform medium work frequently exerting up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; and occasionally requiring to exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects. This work also involves the physical abilities of balancing, climbing, crouching, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, kneeling, lifting, pushing, reaching, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word, and walking. An incumbent must also possess the visual acuity to work with color and observe situations and facilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee works primarily indoors at a center suitable for varied community programs. May also supervise children during outdoor activities.

Temporary or Part-Time Employees are not eligible to receive benefits.

01 Please verify that your application includes the following information:

• Complete education history (including High School).
• Employment history including correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisors name and reason for leaving each employer.
• A minimum of 3 professional references.

Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed. Responses to the supplemental questions are verified against the education and work experience provided in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application to determine your qualifications for this position.

I have read and understand the above statement. [ ] Yes [ ] No

02 What is your highest level of education? [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Associates Degree [ ] High School or G.E.D. [ ] None of the Above

03 From the list below, please indicate the major coursework of your highest degree. [ ] Physical Education [ ] Recreation Management [ ] Sports Management [ ] Other Related Field [ ] Not Applicable

04 If you selected "Other Related Field" in the previous question, please list below the major coursework for your degree. (If this question does not apply please type N/A in the space provided below.)

05 How many years of experience do you have planning and implementing recreational programs? [ ] 5 + years [ ] 3 - 4 years [ ] 1 - 2 years [ ] Less than one year [ ] None

06 Briefly describe your experience planning and implementing recreational programs. (If this questions does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

07 Please provide an example of a recreational program you have created. (If this questions does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

08 Briefly describe your experience working in summer camps, after-school care programs, or similar setting. (If this questions does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

09 From the list below, please select the recreation activities you have experience with: [ ] Athletic [ ] Arts/Crafts [ ] Dance [ ] Fitness [ ] Games [ ] Story Telling [ ] Yoga [ ] None of the Above

10 Please select the age range you have experience working with: [ ] Ages 13 + [ ] Ages 6 - 12 [ ] Not Applicable

11 Do you have a valid North Carolina drivers license? [ ] Yes [ ] No

12 This position requires to obtain a CPR Certification within 90 days from date of hire. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment? [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Already possess a CPR Certification

13 From the list below, please select the certifications you currently possess: [ ] AED Certification [ ] First Aid Certification [ ] None of the Above

14 The work of this position entails walking, standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Are you willing to accept these working conditions? [ ] Yes [ ] No

15 Please indicate how you heard about this job opportunity: If referred by a Current County Employee please list their first name and last name below.

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Employer Harnett County

Address P. O. Box 778 455 McKinney Pkwy. Lillington, North Carolina, 27546

Phone 910-893-7567

Websitehttps://www.harnett.org