Recreation Coordinator - Maides Park

Recreation Coordinator - Maides Park

Location

Davis Center at Maides Park, 1101 Manly Avenue, Wilmington, NC

Job Type

Full Time-Regular

Job Number

FY27-00005

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings

Driving History Check

Criminal History Check

Background Investigation

Education Verification

Drug Screen

Approved Hiring Salary/Range

$25.38 - $32.36

Full Salary Range

$25.38 - $39.34

Working Hours

Schedule varies depending on time of year with working hours from June - August, Monday-Friday between 8AM - 9PM; from September - May, Monday-Friday between 10AM - 7PM; and Saturdays from 10AM - 6PM. Primarily works in a community center but may also assist with offsite programs and facility coverage. Evening and weekends are required.

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The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

One City. One Workforce. One Purpose.

Do You Have a Passion for Recreation and Community Service?

The City of Wilmington is recruiting for a Recreation Coordinator for our Maides Park location to help create safe, engaging, and inclusive experiences for residents of all ages. Youll have the opportunity to lead programs, build meaningful community connections, manage a dynamic recreation facility, and contribute to special events that enrich the quality of life in Wilmington. If you enjoy working with people, taking initiative, and making a positive impact through recreation and community service, this is a rewarding opportunity to grow your career while serving your community.

Typical Tasks

• Coordinates facility operations by opening and closing facilities, managing facility operations on weekends, assisting with maintenance of grounds and facility, monitoring for security issues, reporting necessary repairs, coordinating facility use, operating city vehicles, and recommending facility programming.

• Implements recreation programs and activities by delivering developmentally appropriate activities, submitting program proposals, soliciting sponsorships, collaborating with external organizations and providing community outreach, purchasing supplies, setting up and breaking down programs, planning and leading activities, recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers, developing programs based on community needs, marketing programs and events, evaluating events and programs, developing registration forms, leading excursions and day trips, managing risks, and assisting in the development of program budgets.

• Performs administrative duties by creating registration forms, creating flyers, recommending rules and regulations, scheduling activities, answering phones, greeting patrons, running cash register, preparing and delivering bank deposits, maintaining attendance log, updating member files, making copies, distributing marketing materials, assisting with programs and special events, assisting with budget maintenance, ordering supplies, and maintaining communication with other agencies.

Qualifications

Education: Associates degree or higher in recreation management, physical education or another closely related field of study.

Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience in parks and recreation programming. Experience should include planning for after-school activities and/or recreation programs for all ages.

Other Requirements:

• Valid drivers license
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid and AED certification upon hire
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Ability to communicate and foster a cooperative and professional culture

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 withG.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.

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 recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 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.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

02

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of education?

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

04

Do you understand that this is a full-time position and will require candidates to work flexible hours including nights and weekends?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience do you have in parks and recreation programming? NOTE: Experience should include planning for after school activities and/or recreation/athletic programs for all ages.

• I have no experience
• 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

06

Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #4. 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.

07

Do you have experience working in an inner city community center?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered yes, describe your experience working in an inner city community center.

09

Do you have experience working with pre-school and school-age children?

• Yes
• No

10

If you answered yes, please describe your experience working with pre-school and school-age children.

11

Do you have experience working with teens?

• Yes
• No

12

If you answered yes, please describe your experience working with teens.

13

Do you have experience working with seniors?

• Yes
• No

14

If you answered yes, please describe your experience working with seniors.

15

Please check your experience in the following:

• Athletics
• Afterschool
• Coaching
• Education
• Programming/Lesson building
• Management/Employee supervision

16

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