Buncombe County Government
Recreation Program Assistant
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Job Description
- Req#: R03944
PRN is an as - needed position filled by an individual whose duties and responsibilities are required on a n annually - recurring , seasonal , or on-call basis . These positions require a job posting and recruiting process .
PRN workers are eligible for cost-of-living adjustments.
The maximum number of hours a PRN worker can perform is 900 hours per year.
P RN workers must work at leas t one shift in each calendar year to remain an active employee.
A PRN worker is not eligible for severance pay upon separation , paid holidays, sick leave, or any other employee-specified benefit per Buncombe County’s Benefits and Leave Policies .
Plan and assist with the organization and oversight of park events and programs for youth, adults, and seniors .
Implement program and event activities for a variety of ages and abilities.
Promote good public relations and communication with citizens using the park and recreation facilities.
Participate in various fee collection , event registration , and evaluation activities .
May perform a variety of duties associated with the daily use of park areas and facilities .
Ability to work weekends, evenings and nights as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Ability to plan and implement programs and events for youth, adults and seniors.
Ability to manage groups of youth and provide a wide range of physical and creative activities .
Ability to assist with outdoor recreation activities including, but not limited to hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, and kayaking.
Ability to use small office equipment and computers.
Ability to adapt to a work environment that may include exposure to outdoor climate, dust and dirt, exposure to the hazards of working in and near traffic, exposure to various weather related conditions , and exposure to domestic and wild animals.
Ability to answer questions and provide information to the public.
Ability to speak, understand and communicate information and ideas so others may understand.
Ability to use and/ or repair small equipment.
About the company
Nestled in between the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains lies a serene treasure that is Buncombe County. We have been here for more than 200 years and are named after Col. Edward Buncombe, a Revolutionary War hero.
Job Title: Recreation Program Assistant Department: Hiring Range: $17.17 - $20.06 Posted Internally and ExternallyBuncombe County's Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for a Recreation Program Assistant. This position will report to our Parks Program Coordinator and will work on various Parks events and programs at Buncombe County Parks. Most of the work will be focused Community Outreach and Recreation Experiences (CORE) programming and will include: adult kickball, children's fishing tournaments, the Festival of Lights, etc.
These positions will be Pro Re Nata (PRN). This means:
We expect to host virtual interviews on Microsoft Teams.
Purpose of the position:The primary purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of tasks for programming and special events with the Recreation Department.
Minimum Educati on, Training and/or Experience :
High school diploma or equivalent and a m inimum of one (1) year of experience in customer services or programming for youth, adults, and/or seniors ; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Training and Experience: None
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
Essential Functions of the position:
Knowled ge, Skills, Abilities :
In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.
Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.
It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In addition, Buncombe County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.
Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.