Recreation Program Assistant (Part-time, 19hrswk)

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is hiring a Part-time (19hrs/wk) Recreation Program Assistant to support the planning implementation and delivery of community programs and special events for youth adults and seniors. This position works closely with a small collaborative team dedicated to serving the community through recreation.

This position reports to the Recreation Program Coordinator and follows a variable schedule with shifts commonly including weekday evenings and weekends.

The Recreation Program Assistant plays a hands-on role in assisting with events and programs while also promoting positive public relations and providing excellent customer service to patrons. The primary work location varies depending on the location of programs and events throughout the county. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors engaging with the public and supporting inclusive recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities. This is a vital support role in a community-focused department that values teamwork professionalism and proactive service.

The position is designated as emergency essential and may be required to work during public emergencies. Regular in-person attendance is required and the position offers valuable experience in community recreation within a mission-driven county department.

Purpose of the position:
The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of tasks to support our daily park operations within the RecreationDepartment.

Minimum Education Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer services or maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

Possession of a valid drivers license issued by the Stateof North Carolina.

Physical Requirements:

The work is primarily medium work requiring exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionallythe following physical abilities are required: balancing climbing crawling crouching feeling fingering graspinghandling hearing kneeling lifting mental acuity pulling pushing reaching repetitive motion speaking standingstooping talking visual acuity and walking. The work is primarily active/outdoor work requiring standing for extendedperiods in varying weather conditions including heat cold wind and rain.

Essential Functions of the position:

• 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.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• 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 tothe hazards of working in and near traffic exposure to various chemicals including fertilizers and pesticides andexposure 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.

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 employees unique experiences opinions and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race natural hair or hairstyles ethnicity creed color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin or ancestry marital or familial status pregnancy veteran status religious belief or non-belief age or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment hiring assignment promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected addition the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.