The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• 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.

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  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.

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  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.

• Administering personal training sessions and fitness classes
• Completing continuing education opportunities
• Demonstrating proper technique and use of equipment to members

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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  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 nights, weekends, and some holidays.

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.

When assigned to the Sherridale Morgan Fitness Center, the position will be responsible for exerting up to 50 lbs. regularly and 100 lbs. occasionally, as well as demonstrating a variety of exercises for patrons.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position generally requires work indoors in a recreation, fitness center, or neighborhood center, as well as outdoors for special programs and events.

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) or 457 account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
• 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 30 days of employment 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 30 days of employment. 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 either the 401(k) or 457 plans regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.

**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits-and-forms for more information.**