Recreation Support Staff - Harvest House Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ashevillenc/jobs/newprint/5080969) Apply  Recreation Support Staff - Harvest House Salary $17.70 Hourly Location Asheville, NC Job Type Temporary / Seasonal Job Number 2025-01707 Department Asheville Parks and Recreation Division Recreation Opening Date 09/16/2025 Closing Date 9/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 at Harvest House to ensure a safe, positive, and welcoming experience for the community. What you’ll be doing: + Prepares, organizes, and facilitates daily and weekly activity schedules for community members. + May assist in leading group games, crafts, enrichment activities, and recreational programs. + Provides excellent customer service and communication to participants, parents/guardians, and community members. + Ensures safety rules and procedures are followed; administers first aid as needed. + Assists with behavior management of participants and communicates issues to supervisors in a timely manner. + Provides program set-up and tear-down for activities, classes, and special events. + Supervises rental of facilities and assists with community events. + Maintains cleanliness and organization of facility spaces, including incidental janitorial duties such as picking up trash, bathroom cleaning, and emptying receptacles. + Maintains a positive attitude and fosters a welcoming, inclusive environment for all 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 sit, 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. No Employee Benefits 01 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 02 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) 03 Do you have a CPR, First Aid and AED certification or can you obtain these within the first 6 months of employment? + 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