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The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

Typical Tasks

• Monitors facility operation by opening and closing facilities, assisting with maintenance of grounds and facility, reporting necessary repairs, monitoring behavior of participants/facility users to ensure facility rules are followed, addressing safety issues and responding to incidents following guidelines and procedures.
• Develops and implements recreation programs and activities by creating developmentally appropriate activities, submitting program proposals, set-up and breakdown of programs, leading activities, marketing events, evaluating events, developing registration forms, managing risks, and assists with other recreation facilities and programs as needed.
• Performs administrative duties including creating flyers, scheduling activities, answering phones, greeting patrons, running cash register, maintaining attendance log, making copies, distributing marketing materials, assisting with special events, giving tours, maintaining communication with other agencies and program participants, assisting with office duties and program scheduling as needed, and attending meetings as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and six months of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Class C Driver’s License
• CPR/First Aid and AED certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Note: A driving history check and criminal background check are required for the selected candidate. Selected candidate will also be required to complete a post-offer drug screen.

Supplemental Information

Our Core Values :
INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | 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
• 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.