Rec Center Supervisor, Assistant

Job Opportunity at the City of High Point

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

The High Point Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing innovative programs, parks and facilities for present and future generations. We offer 41 parks, two golf courses, five recreation centers, an environmental education center, tennis and pickleballs courts, a campground, marinas, playgrounds, ballfields, greenways and natural trails and more. Our vision is to enhance the City by providing recreation programming and community events that promote strong bonds, improve health and wellness and celebrate the City's history and character. We are committed to providing opportunities for all ages and abilities.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

What We Offer: The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

Your Purpose:

Starting pay for this position is $20.89 per hour. Performs responsible professional work supervising recreational programs and directing the operation of a neighborhood recreation center; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Recreation Center Supervisor. Supervision is exercised over all part-time staff, seasonal staff, volunteers and program participants. Work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays.

• Plans, organizes, promotes, implements, directs and evaluates recreational activities for all ages (Programs include athletics, arts, exercise, games, day camps, afterschool programs, and special events);
• Plans and directs summer day camp, including planning and directing activities, field trips, guest speakers, arranging for lunches and snacks, ensuring safety of campers and staff, and supervising seasonal staff;
• Supervises part-time staff, seasonal staff, volunteers, contractors, and participants;
• Assists with interviewing staff and volunteers, recommends applicants for employment, train employees and volunteers;
• Assists with the scheduling of employees, volunteers, and contractors for special events and programs;
• Drives passenger van;
• Provides excellent customer service in-person and on the telephone to the public, instructors, vendors and internal customers;
• Collects fees and charges, prepares and maintains financial and attendance reports through an online registration/reservation software;
• Responsible for opening and closing facility;
• Observes participants utilizing recreation center, grounds and facilities, enforces center policies and maintains order;
• Prepares facilities by setting up tables, chairs, and other equipment for meetings, workshops, classes, games and other programs;
• Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly safety inspections;
• Coordinates with custodian or custodial service to ensure facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, and ensures custodial service does work according to contract;
• Inspects equipment for condition and safety, recommends new or replacement equipment and supplies;
• Issues equipment and monitor use, maintains proper inventories;
• 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;
• Does other work as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

We recognize your time is valuable, please ensure you meet the required qualifications below prior to applying:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in degree from an accredited college or university in recreation or a related field.
• Some experience in operating and supervising a recreation center.
• Some experience planning activities, supervising programs and special events.
• Thorough understanding of local, state and federal safety regulations and OSHA.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include day, evenings, split shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must be of good character.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred experience working in a recreation center setting.
• English and Spanish Language skills.

Our Commitments:

The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated, at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.

The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this "living document" as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.

The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City's drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. In lieu of or in addition to background screening, candidates selected for employment in a position that requires working with children in any capacity must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any such position without passing a pre-placement physical exam. The City offers employment to successful candidates conditioned upon the City's receipt of satisfactory results from all required screenings, checks, and exams, as applicable.

Application Deadline: Due to high candidate volume, this position may be removed earlier than the stated closing date. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.