Sr Recreation Specialist - Senior Adult Programs

POSITION SUMMARY :

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add an innovative and dynamic Sr Recreation Specialist to the team at Northern Regional Recreation Center! This lead position will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and instructing a variety of recreation services and leisure activities for Senior Adults. This includes but is not limited to Senior Games, fitness, technology, special events and other social activities. Additionally, this position will be responsible for maintaining our credentialing as a recognized Senior Center site. The incumbent will be a key member of our staff in building and maintaining partnerships with our senior community. The successful candidate will continually research trends and evaluate the community’s needs for development of new programs and activities. This full-time position will work a flexible schedule to include mornings / daytime, evenings, and rotating weekends based on business / facility needs.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Extensive experience activity planning for Senior Adults.
• Experience leading Senior Adult fitness programs highly preferred.

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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts;  health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Moderate noise is typical in this work environment

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT :

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT :

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and / or disaster situations.