Recreation Assistant – Community Center

Salary: $38,785.00 – $45,180.00 Annually

Location : Zebulon, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: PRRACC08162023

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 08/16/2023

Closing Date: 9/15/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
The Town of Zebulon is seeking an energetic and creative person that wants to serve this community in an administrative role. The Recreation Assistant is the first point of contact for most things Zebulon Parks & Recreation, and therefore would need to possess amazing customer service skills. Connecting with citizens to address questions and resolve concerns in a manner that shows you are listening and want to help them is necessary. This position is an important part of the team that keeps things moving forward within the Parks Department. They will work on various projects, do research, participate in programs and have fun. The Parks & Recreation Department values the input and ideas from their employees and wants to help them grow in their careers. If this sounds like you and you can work a flexible schedule then we want to hear from you.
Detailed Work Activities
Duties and Task

1. Work involves assisting parks and recreation department staff with the planning, implementation, and oversight of a variety of department programs and event operations.
2. Direct responsibility for fitness programs.
3. Assist with outreach programs and initiatives .
4. Assist in marketing and outreach strategies to include design and distribution of material, management of mailing/email listservs and notifications, among others. This position will establish and maintain contacts with area and regional organizations.
5. Position will assist in the supervision of summer camp programs to include the care, safety, protection and supervision of the camp environments, staff and participants. The planning, preparation and organization of daily activities and site (set-up/clean-up) as well as all administrative duties of camp.
6. Assist in training and supervision of staff in the recreation division in coordination with the Recreation Manager.
7. Assist in maintenance and upkeep of recreation software to register participants, reserve space for programs and rentals, issue refunds, and process financial aid. Use the software to register participants for programs and reservations.
8. Respond promptly and courteously to inquiries from the public, outside agencies and employees. This position will provide direct customer support at the administrative office and at the Zebulon Community Center as required. The position will oversee facility rentals through coordination with customers and department staff.
9. Performs routine administrative work in support of the Parks and Recreation Department such as proof reading, payroll, payables, deposits, record keeping and ordering. Research information and prepare reports for the department as needed.
10. Performs all other duties as required.

Qualifications
Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
2. Must be able to perform medium work, exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.
3. Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze written or computer data, depth and color perception, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, observing general surroundings and activities.
4. Must possess the auditory ability to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
5. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of the spoken word.
6. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

Desirable Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred, Associates in Parks and Recreation, Business Management or related field required.
2. One year of work experience required, 2 – 3+ years work experience preferred.
3. CPR/First Aid Certified or ability to become certified within 3 months of hire.
4. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Proven work experience in customer service
2. Ability to work well with youth in a group setting to foster teamwork and facilitate ideas for community projects
3. Experience in traditional and modern marketing methods including social media
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills
5. Ability to plan, multitask, and manage time
6. Well organized, detail oriented, creative, and self-motivated
7. Strong record keeping and reporting skills
8. Skill in operating standard office equipment
9. Good interpersonal skills
10. Ability to establish cooperative and productive working relationships, internally and externally.
11. Multiple language abilities appreciated
12. Experience working with computers and Microsoft Office suite required

The Town of Zebulon is dedicated to providing unique benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families. We offer the following benefits to all full-time permanent employees:

Please note that the following is only a summary of Town employee benefits and policies. For further details and additional information, please refer to the Town of Zebulon Personnel Administration Policy handbook or see Human Resources. This document does not constitute a guarantee of benefits.

1. Annual Leave:Vacation accrues as follows:

Vacation is accrued on the 2nd Payroll of each month. Employees hired on or before the 15th of the month accrue annual leave during that month. Employees hired after the 15th do not accrue annual leave for the month in which they are hired. Employees are not permitted to use their vacation time during their probationary period except when approved by the Town Manager. Employees are permitted to accumulate vacation time with no maximum throughout the year. However, all accumulated vacation time over 240 hours at the end of the calendar year will be transferred to your sick leave.

1. Sick Leave: All employees earn eight hours of sick leave each month. There is no maximum accumulation of sick leave. Any employee hired on or before the 15th of the month accrues sick leave during that month. Employees hired after the 15th do not accrue sick leave for the month in which they are hired.

1. Petty Leave: Each employee earns 14 hours of petty leave per year (1.17 hours per month). Petty leave may be taken by employees with the approval of their supervisor. Any amount after two hours will not be approved as petty leave. Petty leave lapses at the calendar year end.

1. Holidays: The Town follows the basic holidays that the State of NC follows, except we add the employees birthday as a holiday. Each employee receives 13 holidays per year: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, Good Friday, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving (2 days), Christmas (3 days), and Employee’s Birthday.

1. Maternity/Paternity Leave: Maternity/Paternity leave is composed of approved paid and unpaid time away from work for pregnancy or placing of a child related reasons. A combination of compensatory time, sick, vacation, and leave without pay may be used during this time if the necessary requirements are met.

1. Bereavement Leave: Bereavement leave may be used to attend the funeral for a death in the employee’s immediate family, but may not exceed three days for any one occurrence.

1. Civil Leave: An employee called for jury duty or as a court witness for the federal or state governments or subdivision thereof shall receive leave with pay for such duty during the required absence without charge to accumulated vacation or sick leave. Any court fees paid to the employee are allowed to be retained by the employee. While on civil leave, benefits and leave shall accrue as though on regular duty. Employees required to be in court for their own case, defendant or plaintiff, must use compensatory, petty or vacation leave.

1. Military Leave: Any employee who is a member of an Armed Forces Reserve Organization or the National Guard will be granted ten workdays per year for military training. This leave is not charged to annual leave; however, any salary payment that the employee receives from the military shall be deducted from the employee’s regular salary paid by the Town.

1. FMLA Leave: Any employee eligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act is eligible for 12-weeks of leave. FMLA leave will run concurrently with all workers compensation leave, short term disability, maternity and any other leave that qualifies. The employee is required to notify their supervisor and Human Resources of the need to be out on leave and must also provide Human Resources with the necessary documentation.

1. Social Security Deductions: Employees are covered under FICA (Federal Medicare and Social Security program). The FICA deduction is taken each pay period. The Town of Zebulon matches and contributes this amount to the Social Security Administration.

1. Workers’ Compensations Salary Supplement: All full-time employees are covered by worker’ compensation. Employees with a job-related injury are paid 66 percent of their salary from the Town via an independent workers’ compensation insurance carrier. The employee may elect to use accumulated compensatory time, vacation or sick leave to augment workers’ compensation pay.

1. Credit Union: Employees may join the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Federal Credit Union. For information contact the Credit Union at 919/269-5477 or refer to the NCLGFCU packet.

1. Health Insurance: The Town provides health insurance coverage for all full-time employees. Insurance coverage becomes effective 30 days after hire date. Spouse, dependent, or family coverage is also available. Employees are responsible for paying additional premiums for any dependent coverage. See your health care package for further details.

1. Dental Insurance: Dental insurance is provided for Town employees at no cost to the employee. Insurance coverage becomes effective 30 days after hire date. Spouse, dependent, and family coverage is also available. Employees are responsible for paying additional premiums for any dependent coverage. See your dental care package for further details.
2. Vision Insurance: Vision insurance is provided for Town employees at no cost to the employee. Insurance coverage becomes effective 30 days after hire date. Employee has the opportunity to purchase vision insurance for their family members.

Note: As part of the Town’s cafeteria plan you may choose to not be carried under the Town health insurance plan, provided you can show proof of some other type of group health coverage. You also may opt out of the dental insurance plan. If you choose not to be carried under the plan, you may receive a portion of the premiums that would be paid if you selected to be covered under the Town’s plan. Any opt out pay is determined by the Board of Commissioners.

1. Supplemental Insurance: Various supplemental insurance policies, including accident, cancer, and hospitalization insurance, are available through Colonial Life at the cost of the employee. See your Colonial Life packet for further details.

1. Disability Insurance: Full-time employees have short-term disability insurance provided by the Town of Zebulon. Disability Insurance pays an employee 66 percent of their weekly salary when supported by medical documentation of disability and department head verification of known disability. The employee may elect to use accumulated compensatory time, vacation or sick leave to augment disability pay. Disability insurance begins paying on the sixth workday of any disability and/or after all accrued vacation, compensation time and sick time is exhausted. Maximum duration of short-term disability leave is 26 weeks. The Town does not offer long-term disability.

1. Long Term Disability Insurance: Long Term Disability Insurance is available to employees at their own expense. This insurance is through Hartford Insurance.

1. Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D): The Town pays for employee individual term life insurance and AD&D at one time their annual salary. Insurance coverage becomes effective 30 days after hire date. Employees also have the opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for them self or their family members through Hartford Insurance. Employee is responsible for paying all premiums for family and additional coverage.

1. Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees have the opportunity (after six months of employment) to have amounts deducted from their pay pre-tax and placed in a flexible spending account. Please speak to the Finance Department staff if you have questions or are interested in participating in this program.

1. Death Benefit: An employee with one year of service time in the NC Local Governmental Employees Retirement System is covered by a death benefit paid to his or her beneficiary. It is equal to the employee highest 12-month salary not to exceed $150,000.

1. Retirement System/Deductions: All full-time employees are members of the State Retirement System. Police officers are members of the Local Law Enforcement Retirement System while other employees are members of the Local Government Retirement System. All Town full-time employees are required to contribute six percent of their salary to the retirement system and the Town contributes to the system based on rates determined by the state. Employees are vested after five years in the State Retirement System.

1. Supplement Retirement: The Town contributes additional retirement equal to five percent of the employee’s salary to a supplemental plan for each full-time employee. All full-time employees are members of the Prudential NC 401(k) program. Employees are not required but also may contribute additional amounts to these plans, including a Roth 401(k) plan. See your Prudential handbook for further details.

1. NC529 Plan: Employees have the opportunity to have amounts deducted from their pay and sent to the College Foundation of NC National College Saving Program. Please refer to the College Foundation handout for more information.

1. COBRA: All full-time employees are covered under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, meaning that, upon leaving employment with the Town, they can continue to be covered under the Town’s health and dental plans at their own cost.

THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY AND IN NO WAY CONSTITUTES A GUARANTEE OF BENEFITS TO BE OFFERED

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Do you have experience in sport and recreation programs? If yes, please describe.

02

Are you CPR/First Aid Certified? If you answer NO, do you have the ability to get CPR/First Aid Certified within 3 months of employment?

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Do you have experience with program planning and implementation? If yes, please describe.

04

Do you have experience supervising staff, volunteers, participants and/or events? If yes, please describe.

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Are you available to work afternoons, nights, weekends and/or occasional holiday work?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires working outside in a variety of weather conditions. Are you able to work in those conditions?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience supervising staff and/or contractors? If yes, please describe your experience.

08

Do you have experience in maintaining up to date files, records, listservs and databases?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please describe your experience.

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Please tell us why you feel as though you meet and/or exceed the requirements in 30 words or less.

Required Question