Part-Time Recreation Specialist - Fit For Fun

Part-Time Recreation Specialist - Fit For Fun

Location

Fit-For-Fun Center, 302 S. 10th Street, Wilmington, NC

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

FY27-00026

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings

Driving History Check

Criminal History Check

Background Investigation

Drug Screen

Approved Hiring Salary/Range

$21.91

Full Salary Range

$21.91 - $33.96

Working Hours

This role will be scheduled in-office up to 19 hours per week between 8:30am-5:30pm on weekdays, 8:30am-2:30pm on Saturdays, and occasionally extended hours to support special events. Saturday work is required. Fit For Fun Center operating hours are Monday - Friday 9am-12pm & 2pm-5pm, Saturday 9am-12pm. Private birthday party rentals are booked most Saturdays from 12pm-2pm. Fit For Fun closes between play sessions for playroom cleaning and staff breaks from 12-2pm on weekdays.

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The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

One City. One team. One mission

Were looking for a Recreation Specialist who is passionate about creating engaging experiences for young children and their families. If you enjoy developing enriching recreation programs, building community connections, and making a positive impact every day, wed love to have you join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, and oversight of recreation programs at the Fit For Fun Center for children from birth through five years of age and their adult companions. You will assist in managing recreational facilities, coordinating activities and services, supervising volunteers, and supporting daily facility operations.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment; assisting with department special events; ordering program supplies; preparing attendance reports; handling daily cash transactions; and coordinating with community organizations and outside agencies to enhance programming.

Typical Tasks

• Monitors facility operation by opening and closing facilities, assisting with maintenance of grounds and facility, reporting necessary repairs, coordinating facility use or rental, monitoring behavior of participants/facility users to ensure facility rules are followed, addressing safety issues and responding to incidents following guidelines and procedures, and managing gift shop and gift shop sales.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and recreation programs to include the set-up and breakdown of programs, leading activities, coordinating and supervising volunteers, teaching classes, marketing events, managing risks, and assists with other recreation facilities and programs as needed.
• Performs administrative duties including the creation of registration forms and flyers, developing rules and regulations, scheduling activities, answering phones, greeting patrons, running cash register, maintaining attendance log, updating member files, 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 organizing and attending meetings as required.

FACILITY/PROGRAM AREA SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinating birthday party rentals
• Assist in the creation and organization of weekly art projects for early childhood development
• Performing cash drawer transactions accurately
• Performing light housekeeping and cleaning activities between play sessions
• Ability to work weekends, as the Center frequently books play sessions and rentals for Saturday

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and six (6) 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.

Notes:

• The selected candidate will be required to complete a post-offer driving history, drug screen, Personal and Professional Reference Checks, *Fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check
• This position has been identified to interact with children and must comply with NC G.S. 153A-94.2(b) requires an applicant for employment that "works with children in any capacity, must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI." These checks must be conducted in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26(Download PDF reader), the statute which authorizes the SBI to provide a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check to cities and counties.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR may require walking or standing to a significant degree.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Positions generally require work indoors in a recreation or neighborhood center and/or outdoors in a park, recreation area, or golf course.

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
• Free on-site city gym access
• 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.

Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.

Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement:

• NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.
• Deferred Compensation - The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.

Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*):

• Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year
• Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
• Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).
• Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Miscellaneous:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Credit Union membership

Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to receive their first paycheck approximately 4 weeks after their start date.

This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits for more information.

01

Please acknowledge that you agree to fully completed all required sections of the application, including work experience, education, and the supplemental questionnaire; and that your responses are truthful and complete and can be verified within your application. Entering "N/A or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

• Yes

02

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of relevant experience do you have ?

• I have no experience
• less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

04

Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #3. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

05

Please detail any experience you have working with children and/or any programs you have created for youth. If you have no experience, please put "N/A".

06

Please acknowledge that you understand that this is a part-time position required to work both week days and Saturdays.

• Yes

07

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Vocational/Technical Training or Certificate
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None - N/A

08

Do you currently hold a CPR/First Aid and AED certification, or have the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently hold these certifications.
• No, but I am aware that I must obtain these certifications within 90 days of hire.

09

The hiring salary for the position is posted on the job posting. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity. Please acknowledge that you understand this process.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Wilmington

Address PO Box 1810

929 N. Front Street, 11th Floor

Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401

Phone 910-341-7840

Website http://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/jobs