Salary: $14.95 Hourly
Location : Hillsborough NC 27278, NC
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 171R-2023-Temp
Department: Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 10/13/2023
Closing Date: 10/27/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
The Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks & Recreation has an opening for two Temporary Recreation Program Assistants. The Recreation Program Assistant position is a seasonal position with the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation. Normal work hours may include weekday evenings 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and weekends 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. On average this position receives 15 hours per week annually. The position will assist the implementation of youth and adult athletic league, general recreation programs, summer camps, and special events. In addition, this position monitors rentals within recreation facilities that include: soccer fields, basketball courts, multipurpose rooms, and baseball fields.
The position is under the general supervision of the Recreation Manager, and is responsible for enforcing equally all Recreation Division policies and procedures and/or general facility or park rules.
* Background Check is required.
Examples of Essential Functions
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist with the implementation of youth and adult athletic leagues, general recreation and athletic instructional programs, special events, and summer camps
Ensures activity areas are set up and broken down before and after recreation and athletic programs, activities, and special events;
Maintains accurate records by way of scorebooks and/or score clocks for basketball, volleyball, football, softball, and soccer;
Applies and conveys league rules for soccer, softball, basketball, football, and volleyball; instructs Start Smart Programs in baseball and basketball for 3-5 year old children and their parents;
Distributes team equipment, uniforms, and trophies; and ensures rooms, facilities, and facility exteriors are left neat and orderly after activities.
Provides light janitorial assistance at all recreation facilities that may include: mopping, sweeping, restroom cleaning, trash removal, etc.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior education and/or practical experience in a recreation setting.
Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 pounds.
Must possess the ability to utilize clear and concise language skills, follow written and verbal instructions, and provide energetic instruction.
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check.
Must be able to arrive on time for work and notify the appropriate individual in advance if unable to work.
Successful applicant should possess the ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously or in rapid succession.
Experience in planning, organizing, initiating and monitoring of recreation activities preferred.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Physical Requirements and Possible Hazards
Benefits are not available for this position.
01
Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
- Yes
02
I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?
- Yes
- No
03
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Other Degree
04
Please indicate your degree major.
05
Do you have previous experience working in a recreational setting?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you able to lift and carry objects weighing 35 pounds for 50 feet without accommodation?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have experience planning, organizing, initiating and monitoring recreation activities?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have experience operating a mechanical sports clock?
- Yes
- No
09
This position requires work hours that may include weekday evenings 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and weekends 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Are you available to work this schedule?
- Yes
- No
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