Salary: $42,606.72 Annually
Location : Jamestown, NC 27282
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 6713
Department: Parks & Recreation Special Facilities
Opening Date: 09/11/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Performs responsible professional work directing the operation of the Meeting & Event Center and planning programs and special events. Does related work as required.
Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Parks Supervisor. Supervision is exercised over part-time staff, volunteers, and program participants. Work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Essential Tasks
- Greets public and provides excellent customer service for patrons over the phone, in person, and in writing.
- Plans, organizes, promotes, implements, directs, and evaluates recreational activities for all ages. Examples include instructional programs, outdoor adventure, and special events.
- Supervises part-time staff, volunteers, contractors, and participants including interviewing, training, and scheduling.
- Uses the recreation software program to register users for programs, reserve park shelters, collect fees, and perform basic transactions related to merchandise and concessions sales; includes end of the day closing process and preparing and maintaining financial and attendance reports.
- Responsible for opening and closing facility.
- Prepares facilities by setting up tables, chairs, and other equipment for meetings, workshops, events, classes, games, and other programs.
- Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly safety inspections including inspecting equipment for condition and safety, recommends new or replacement equipment and supplies.
- Observes participants utilizing grounds and facilities, enforces park and facility policies.
- Performs general custodial maintenance on grounds, facilities, and restrooms, including sweeping, mopping, painting, cleaning docks and launch areas, etc.
- Maintains inventory of equipment, merchandise, and concessions items.
- Assists with daily operations in amusements, concessions, and marina area as needed; includes boat rental operations.
- Performs First Aid and CPR as needed and maintains related records.
- Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Formal Education
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or a related field.
- Some experience in operating and supervising an events center, recreation center, or related facility.
- Some experience planning activities, supervising programs and/or special events.
- Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal safety regulations and OSHA.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
- English and Spanish Language skills.
Special Requirements
Physical Requirements
Hearing/Speaking – Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens, and applicants.
Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:
- Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Both eyes 20/25 – R 20/30 – L 20/30 corrected.
- Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Both eyes 20/25 corrected.
- Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Depth Perception – 4
- Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area.
- Accommodation – Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from eye.
- Color Vision – Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
All five aspects are judged to be important in carrying out the essential functions of this job.
Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:
- Medium to Heavy Work
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Work requires walking, standing, lifting, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, squatting, bending, and stooping, although worker does sit on occasions.
- Reaching – Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
- Handling – Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
- Fingering – Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.
Mental Activity/Requirements
Reasoning
- Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisor or members of the general public; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner. Good judgement is important because often the individual will be working in the absence of a supervisor.
Mathematics Ability
- Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to use arithmetic to add charges on invoices or concession sales, price merchandise, calculate tax percentages, count money, and make change, figure daily revenue collections, and make various reports.
Language Ability
The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.
- Read: Ability to read manuals, instructions, directions, report information, calendars, recording forms, file documentation, vouchers, correspondence, and various other documents relating to the job.
- Write: Ability to write memos and figures, take messages and make various reports.
- Speak: Ability to be conversant in voice and diction so as to participate in discussions with supervisor, other employees, and the general public in person, and by telephone and convey vital information to others. While remaining polite, courteous, and caring, must be forceful in the enforcement of safety and other regulations.
Environmental Conditions
Physical Surroundings
- The Assistant Recreation Center Supervisor is subject to Inside and Outside Environmental Conditions: Exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures. Combining the type of work performed with the weather conditions, the worker should be one who can work outside in a hot or cold environment. The position is best suited for someone who doesn’t mind getting wet, dirty, and sweaty and likes working around water. Job responsibilities require that the employee work inside the facility at times but go outside to assist with or evaluate a program/activity/event as well.
Hazards
- The Assistant Recreation Center Supervisor will be exposed to trash, garbage, plants, lake water, cleaning solutions, gas, oil, and various debris. Employee will be required to wear the proper PPE while working with chemicals. Work is subject to final standards of OSHA on bloodborne pathogens.
Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment
- Items which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work: computer, telephone, Personnel Resolution, calculator, PA system, carpet cleaning machine, mop, broom, vacuum, cleaning supplies, reporting forms, chairs, tables, First Aid supplies, pens, pencils, toilet equipment, trash cans, hand tools, utility vehicle, water hoses, buckets, concession items and merchandise, packaged products, office supplies, scrub brushes, fire extinguisher, amusement rides, popcorn machine, fountain drink dispenser, carousel, miniature train, excursion boat, maintenance truck, and other work aids related to the job.
Disclaimer
This job description may not be all-inclusive, as jobs evolve over time to meet the ever-changing needs of the City of High Point’s workforce. This job description is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment to any individual. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the City of High Point. Candidates selected for employment must pass a background screening as well as a pre-employment physical to ensure medical clearance to perform the essential functions of the job prior to receiving a full offer of employment.
The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.
City of High Point – Benefits Overview Statement
The City of High Point offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.
Access the following link to view City of High Point Benefits and links to Benefit sites:
Benefits Overview
The Benefits Handbook provides a summary of benefits for City of High Point Employees. Benefits Booklet =
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This position requires that you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation or a related field. Do you meet this education requirement
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