Salary: $17.00 – $17.85 Hourly
Location : 265 Fishburne Street Charleston, SC
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202101063
Department: Recreation
Division: City Gymnasium
Opening Date: 09/28/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary
$500 SIGN ON BONUS
$250 ON FIRST CHECK AND $250 AFTER 120-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
We are looking for a Recreation Leader to join the City of Charleston’s Recreation Department! In this role, you will assist in conducting recreation activities in community centers, playgrounds, and other voluntary recreation facilities.
Examples of Duties
- Monitors, issues, and secures center facilities, supplies, and equipment.
- Sets up necessary accompaniments for events, programs, etc. conducted in the center, including arranging chairs, tables, and sporting and exercise equipment.
- Welcomes visitors and answers incoming telephone calls.
- Notifies patrons of activity schedules and registration requirements.
- Monitors spectators and participants at sports events to ensure orderly conduct.
- Obtains and maintains attendance records of participants.
- Keeps score at various sporting events (volleyball, gymnastics, swimming, softball, etc.).
- Operates audio and or visual equipment, as necessary, for presentations, programs and activities.
- Monitors the safety and the activities of children during recreational trips or tours.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- Three months of related experience
- High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or active pursuit of a high school diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to obtain a driver’s license, CPR certification, and First Aid Certification with 6 months of employment
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of experience
The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits. For more information, please visit
Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked.