• Recreation Support Staff

    City of Asheville (Asheville, NC)


    Recreation Support Staff

     

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    Recreation Support Staff

     

    Salary

     

    $17.70 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Asheville, NC

     

    Job Type

     

    Temporary / Seasonal

     

    Job Number

     

    2025-01692

     

    Department

     

    Asheville Parks and Recreation

     

    Division

     

    Recreation

     

    Opening Date

     

    08/26/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    9/27/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

     

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    Summary

    This position will remain open until filled.

     

    This position will NOT be eligible for benefits, paid leave time (vacation, sick, holiday) nor participation in the retirement system.

    About our opportunity:

    The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Recreation Support Staff in the Parks & Recreation department. Asheville Parks & Recreation provides inclusive programs, services, and events across community centers and parks that promote health, wellness, and connection. This position supports programs, events, and facility operations to ensure a safe, positive, and welcoming experience for the community.

    What you’ll be doing:

    + Keeps scorebook for athletic programs and runs a scoreboard.

    + Manages equipment.

    + Provides excellent customer service and communication to patrons.

    + Ensures safety rules and procedures are followed.

    + Provides program set-up and tear-down as scheduled.

    + Supervises rental of facilities.

    + Maintains cleanliness and organization at their workplace.

    + Performs routine park maintenance, such as cleaning out base hubs and raking fields if necessary.

    + Performs incidental janitorial work such as picking up trash, bathroom cleaning, and emptying trash receptacles.

    + Keeps accurate scores of ball games and reports statistics (basketball, flag football, volleyball, softball, and other sports as offered by the City).

    + Maintains ball fields, gym space, and other areas of play to ensure safety of participants.

    + Communicates clearly both in writing and verbally with the public and co-workers.

     

    Salary: $17.70 hourly

    Work Schedule:

    Varies by program and facility needs; may include evenings and weekends.

    About you:

    We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

     

    + At least 16 years of age.

    + CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.

    + Valid driver's license preferred.

    Performance aptitudes

    + Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

    + Ability to learn and apply departmental rules, regulations, and procedures within a reasonable training period.

    + Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with the public, volunteers, and City staff.

    + Ability to multi-task while maintaining safety and strong customer service.

    Physical requirements

    + Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

    + Ability to lift at least 10 lbs.

    + Adequate vision and hearing to safely monitor participants and facilities.

     

    Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

     

    About us: The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity. The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

     

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    How many years of experience do you have with athletics which may have been as a team participant, captain, manager or coach; and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience required to perform essential position functions?

     

    + Less than 1 year

    + 1 - 3 years

    + 3 - 5 years

    + More than 5 years

     

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    Do you have a valid driver's license?

     

    + I do not have a current driving license of any kind.

    + I do possess a current valid driver's license (Standard License)

     

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    Do you have a CPR, First Aid and AED certification or can you obtain these within the first 6 months of employment?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    04

     

    Do you know how to keep a scorebook for any sports?

     

    + Yes

    + No

    Required Question

    Employer

     

    City of Asheville

     

    Address

     

    City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

     

    Phone

     

    828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

     

    Website

     

    http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs