Sr. Fitness Recreation Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add an innovative and dynamic Sr Recreation Specialist to the team! This lead position will be based at Eastway Regional Recreation Center and will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and instructing a variety of fitness and exercise classes for diverse age groups. The incumbent will also supervise the fitness floor, oversee fitness programming staff, and create fitness program schedules for our membership base. In addition, this position will be a key member of our staff in building rapport with our patrons and community members as well as promoting our fitness services. The successful candidate will continually research trends and evaluate the community’s needs for development of new programs and activities. This full-time position will work a flexible schedule to include mornings/daytime, evenings, and rotating weekends based on business/facility 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 leading exercise/fitness classes.
• Experience in supervisory or leadership positions.
• Current fitness certifications from nationally recognized organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the supervision of activities in a recreation center or park facility.
• Develop, evaluate, and lead programs and activities in a recreation center or park facility.
• 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.
• Supervise part-time and temporary employees, including scheduling, coaching and annual reviews.
• Assist with monitoring the assigned center's budget, contracts, and compliance.
• Develop and coordinate a wide range of recreation and leisure programs for a diverse audience.
• Assist with development of, maintenance repair of equipment and inventory needs.
• Partner with community leaders to ensure quality programs within the community.
• Secure instructors and/or volunteers for programs.
• Advertise programs via radio stations, flyers, Public Service Announcements, banner, and internet.
• Assist with department events.
• Approve program proposals
• Complete Monthly safety checklists.
• Communicate effectively with school site administration if located at a satellite site.
• Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary.
• Collect fees and taking registrations for recreational programs and facility rentals.
• Handle inquiries and complaints from public.
• Referee at various sports activities..
• Provide services as timekeeper, scorekeeper or line-person at games.
• May serve as Manager on Duty on a rotating basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
• Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges; CPR/First Aid

Computer Skills: Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:
Recreational programming and instruction

Skills:

• Applying recreational knowledge through hands-on activities
• Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedure
• Managing multiple tasks concurrently
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Organizing and presenting demonstrations in area of specialization

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Moderate noise is typical in this work environment

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.