Recreation Coordinator

• Maides Park City of Wilmington, NC
• 3.1 Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time $25.38
• $32.

36 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance On-site gym Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Adoption assistance Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Credit union membership Life insurance Qualifications Program design Driver's License Driving Full Job Description The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. One City. One Workforce. One Purpose. Do You Have a Passion for Recreation and Community Service? The City of Wilmington is recruiting for a Recreation Coordinator for our Maides Park location to help create safe, engaging, and inclusive experiences for residents of all ages. You'll have the opportunity to lead programs, build meaningful community connections, manage a dynamic recreation facility, and contribute to special events that enrich the quality of life in Wilmington. If you enjoy working with people, taking initiative, and making a positive impact through recreation and community service, this is a rewarding opportunity to grow your career while serving your community. Typical Tasks Coordinates facility operations by opening and closing facilities, managing facility operations on weekends, assisting with maintenance of grounds and facility, monitoring for security issues, reporting necessary repairs, coordinating facility use, operating city vehicles, and recommending facility programming. Implements recreation programs and activities by delivering developmentally appropriate activities, submitting program proposals, soliciting sponsorships, collaborating with external organizations and providing community outreach, purchasing supplies, setting up and breaking down programs, planning and leading activities, recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers, developing programs based on community needs, marketing programs and events, evaluating events and programs, developing registration forms, leading excursions and day trips, managing risks, and assisting in the development of program budgets. Performs administrative duties by creating registration forms, creating flyers, recommending rules and regulations, scheduling activities, answering phones, greeting patrons, running cash register, preparing and delivering bank deposits, maintaining attendance log, updating member files, making copies, distributing marketing materials, assisting with programs and special events, assisting with budget maintenance, ordering supplies, and maintaining communication with other agencies.

Qualifications Education :

Associate's degree or higher in recreation management, physical education or another closely related field of study.

Experience:

Minimum one (1) year of experience in parks and recreation programming. Experience should include planning for after-school activities and/or recreation programs for all ages.

Other Requirements:

Valid driver's license Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid and AED certification upon hire Ability to work nights and weekends Ability to communicate and foster a cooperative and professional culture

Notes:

The selected candidate will be required to complete a post-offer driving history, drug screen, P ersonal and Professional Reference Checks,

• Fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check This position has been identified to interact with children and must comply with

NC G.S. 153A-94.2

(b) requires an applicant for employment that "works with children in any capacity, must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI." These checks must be conducted in accordance with

G.S. 143B-1209.26

(Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) , the statute which authorizes the SBI to provide a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check to cities and counties.

Our Core Values :

INCLUSION

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COLLABORATION

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CREATIVITY

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ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement:

Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What we offer:

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families.

Our benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System Employer-paid health & wellness clinic Free on-site city gym access Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year 6-weeks paid parental leave Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives Tuition assistance benefits

Applicant Status Updates :

After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal. Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week. Health Insurance

• The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage. Dental Insurance
• Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage. Life Insurance
• The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary.

Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement:

NC Local Government Retirement System

• All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period. Deferred Compensation
• The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines. Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually
• ):•Sick Leave•12 days accrued each year•Annual Leave•Accrual based on years of service and classification.

Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.

• Holidays
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave
• Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).

Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Miscellaneous:

Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Short & Long Term Disability Cancer & Critical Illness Accident Insurance Whole Life Insurance Credit Union membership

Note:

The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.

• This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits for more information.

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