Recreation Programmer

Alamance Parks is looking for a part-time programmer.  Do you have a passion for people and activities? Do you enjoy getting people together? Are you the event planner in your circle of friends?  As a part-time programmer you will be tasked with creating, scheduling and executing recreation programs from crafts to athletic activities and anything in between. We can use your experience in Historical programming, environmental education, and outdoor adventure.

This position is responsible for planning, scheduling and implementing recreation programs. Individual must have excellent public relation skills and previous experience working with individuals of all ages. Position requires that you must be able to work flexible hours with mostly evening and weekend hours required. This is a year-round part-time position.  Your specific schedule will be set by the programs already in place and by the ones you create.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with the general public
• Previous experience organizing and leading events of any size
• Strong creative drive
• Past experience as a consumer of recreation programs
• Previous experience with Historical Interpretation and presentation a plus
• Ability to get CPR and First Aid certifications (we provide)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
 • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. 
 • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 
 • Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
 • Concentration - Ability to concentrate on tasks through many distractions.
 • Cooperation -  Ability to accept supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
 • Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. 
 • Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. 
 • Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
 • Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
 • Multi-tasker – Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
 • Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. 
 • Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with guests and co-workers.
 • Reliability – Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines.
 • Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.   
 • Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.Education & Experience:  High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required. Some college course work is preferred with a major in recreation or related field. Prior experience working independently to accomplish a diverse variety of tasks. Experiencing working in customer service preferred.

Computer Skills:  Must have a basic to intermediate functional knowledge of computers. Experience with internet, email, Microsoft Word, preferred.  

License/Credentials/Requirement: Possession of a valid NC driver's license.

Other Important Position Information: Candidate must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position. This position is a part-time non-benefited position in which hours will vary and will average no greater than 19 hours per week.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs./day)

Physical Demands 
Stand   C
Walk     C
Sit         O
Manually Manipulate  F
Reach Outward    F
Reach Above Shoulder  F
Climb    O
Crawl    O
Squat or Kneel   O
Bend     F
Talk/Hear   C
See   C
Taste/Smell    O

Lift/Carry
10 lbs. or less  F
11-20 lbs.  F
21-50 lbs.  O
51-100 lbs.  O
Over 100 lbs.  O

Push/Pull
12 lbs. or less     F
13-25 lbs.           F
26-40 lbs.           O
41-100 lbs.         O
 
Other Physical Requirements 

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)
• Color Differentiation: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Indoors and outdoors. May encounter temperatures above 90 degrees and below 40 degrees.
• Exposure to chemical and fumes, smoke and dust, wet and damp areas