Recreation Specialist - Float

Recreation Specialist - Float

Location

Skyline Center, 929 N. Front Street, NC

Job Type

Full Time-Regular

Job Number

FY26-00187

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 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

$21.91 - $27.94

Full Salary Range

$21.91 - $33.96

Working Hours

Monday - Saturday - varying shifts, work hours, and assigned locations

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The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

One City. One Workforce. One Purpose.

This city is looking to hire a Floating Recreation Specialist to help create welcoming spaces where residents of all ages can learn, play, connect, and thrive. Working across our recreation centers, youll bring programs and events to life, support youth and seniors, assist with athletics and special events, and help ensure our facilities operate smoothly.

No two days are the same. Youll have the opportunity to build relationships throughout the city, collaborate with a dedicated team, and make a meaningful impact in multiple communities.

This is a full-time floater position that provides coverage across multiple facilities based on operational needs. The selected candidate must be available to work Monday through Saturday, with varying shifts, work hours, and assigned locations. Work schedules and facility assignments will be determined based on staffing needs. To provide advance notice and support planning, employee will receive their work schedule at least 2 weeks in advance. While schedules are provided in advance, changes may be necessary to meet unforeseen operational or staffing needs.

If youre adaptable, enjoy working with people, and are passionate about public service, youll find purpose in a career that strengthens our neighborhoods-one program, one participant, and one community at a time.

Typical Tasks

• Monitors facility operation by opening and closing facilities, assisting with maintenance of grounds and facility, reporting necessary repairs, monitoring behavior of participants/facility users to ensure facility rules are followed, addressing safety issues and responding to incidents following guidelines and procedures.

• May assist with developing and implementing recreation programs and activities by creating developmentally appropriate activities, submitting program proposals, set-up and breakdown of programs, leading activities, recruiting, coordinating and supervising volunteers, assisting with athletic events, marketing events, evaluating events, managing risks, and assists with other recreation facilities and programs as needed.

• Performs administrative duties including the creation of flyers, 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, organizing and attending meetings as required and use of city vehicles for programs when required.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and six 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 mornings, nights and weekends

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.

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 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.

01

I understand that for my application to be considered, I must thoroughly complete the work experience and education portions of the application form to demonstrate my qualifications for this job. Entering "N/A or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

• Yes

02

Do you have a valid US Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

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

04

How many years of recreation program experience do you have?

• 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

05

Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #4 and briefly describe your roles and responsibilities. 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.

06

Please check your experience in the following:

• Athletics
• Afterschool
• Coaching
• Education
• Programming/Lesson building
• Marketing

07

Do you understand that if hired, you must be willing to work days, nights and weekends?

• Yes
• No

08

This position requires travel between recreation facilities, frequent movement throughout facilities, and lifting/carrying equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Are you able to perform these essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

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