Recreation Specialist - Maides Park - Part-Time

Recreation Specialist - Maides Park - Part-Time

Location

Community Centers, Wilmington, NC

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

FY27-00003

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, varied shifts to include nights and weekends

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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 Recreation Specialist at our Maides Park location 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 position will be responsible for providing support in the planning and implementation of recreation programs which include assisting with special events, youth programs to include afterschool and summer school, athletic programs, senior programs and administrative duties.

Note: This position is scheduled to work up to 19 hours per week/1000 hours per year and requires selected candidate to be available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

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 overseeing gift shop and gift shop sales.

• Develops and implements 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, coordinating athletic events, developing personal training programs, teaching classes, marketing events, evaluating events, developing registration forms, planning excursions and day trips, managing risks, and assists with other recreation facilities and programs as needed.

• Performs administrative duties including creating registration forms, creating 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 attend meetings as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and six months of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one (1) year of related recreation program experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Class C Driver's License
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• 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 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

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

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?

• No
• Yes

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

How many years of recreation programming or other closely related 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 provide a summary. 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

This position requires 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

07

Do you understand that this is a part-time, 20 hour/week position? Hours will vary and the selected candidate must be able to work late evenings and weekends.

• Yes
• No

08

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