Job Details
Salary: $7.25 Hourly
Location : 903 E. Ash Street Goldsboro
Job Type: Seasonal Worker
Job Number: 2023-00045
Department: Parks & Rec
Opening Date: 05/26/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
General Statement of Duties/Distinguished Features of the Class
An employee in this classification provides assistance with the day-to-day support details of enrichment and recreation programs. This employee assists the Recreation Center Leader and Recreation Center Assistant with daily operations of facility. Serves as first point of contact in recreation facility and provides assistance with program operations, such as making reservations, general record keeping, supply purchasing, and other related support work as required.
Work is performed under the supervision of Recreation Center Leader or Recreation Center Assistant who reviews work primarily on the basis of results attained, feedback from program supervisors and line staff, and direct observation. Employees in this classification may assist program staff with general clientele and program participants. Employees must be flexible to work nights and weekends. Applicants must be 16-18 years of age.
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Provides assistance creating and maintaining records in recreation management software.
- Maintains fitness equipment and general cleaning of fitness center.
- Assists with activities in facility, including the leisure center/game room area.
- Develops supply-purchasing needs; performs research for supply purchases; organizes and distributes snacks and supplies for program.
- Researches program activities and projects; prepares resources for staff for utilization in program development.
- Prepares program reports regarding general program information.
- May type correspondence, memos, calendars, rosters, and lists.
- Maintains records and files on programs, classes, and activities.
- Maintain organization of storage areas.
- Performs other job-related duties or tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Basic use of computer for records management: developing schedules, communications, and providing program support.
- Ability to research information, create correspondence, etc. to assist program staff.
- Ability to schedule and implement recreational and educational programs.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to organize and maintain records for easy retrieval; effective time management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and general public.
Physical Requirements/Special Requirements Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and bend, occasionally in conjunction with reaching for and manipulating objects. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis such as boxes/bags of activity materials, snack foods, etc. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 70% of the work period while working with children in activities.
Work EnvironmentEmployee is subject to indoor and outdoor temperatures (over 90% inside and the remainder outside). Exposure to loud noise fluctuates but is on average low and never requires ear protection. Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to the disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.
Minimum QualificationsPursuing high school diploma or GED
Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, and other software programs
Must possess excellent communication skills
Special RequirementsPossession of or ability to obtain first aid and CPR certifications
Scheduling experience is a plus
The City of Goldsboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
Benefits SummaryThe following is a summary of the City of Goldsboro benefits:Vacation Leave: Employees earn vacation leave as follows:
Years of Service Days per Year
0 - 4 years 12
5 - 9 years 15
10 - 14 years 18
15 - 19 years 21
20 + years 23
A maximum of 30 vacation days may be carried over from one calendar year to the next. Any excess of 30 vacation days on December 31 of each year may be transferred to employees sick leave balance, provided that they have taken five (5) days of vacation in the calendar year.
Holidays: City paid holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2 days) and Christmas (3 days).
When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the previous Friday shall be observed. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed. In order to receive a paid holiday, an employee must be on paid status
before and after the holiday.
Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued at one day per month or 12 days per year.
Employee Assistance Program The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and covered dependents on the employee's health insurance plan. Part-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week on a continuous year-round basis are also eligible for EAP services. Employees and dependents each receive three free visits per year. Services include, but are not limited to, financial counseling, depression, mental illness, and end of life/terminal illness.
Medical and Dental Insurance: The City of Goldsboro is fully-insured, and provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through the State Health Plan (SHP), MetLife, and Community Eye Care respectively. Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available to all full-time employees. Part-time employees who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week on a continuous year-round basis may, if they so desire, purchase available group health through the City for themselves and qualified dependents. The coverage for medical is the first day of the month following the date of employment and dental is effective on the first day of employment, vision insurance is effective the first day of the month following the effective date of employment. Medical insurance is provided to full-time employees at a minimal cost and pro-rated for part-time employees. The types of coverage available are individual (Employees only), Employee/Child, Employee/Spouse, and family. Dental and vision insurance is available at cost to the employee and/or his/her dependents. Premiums are paid through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Life Insurance: All regular employees are provided a basic term life insurance coverage policy in the amount of $20,000.00 at no cost.
Wellness Assistance BenefitThe City of Goldsboro offers a wellness assistance benefit of $25/month to employees. This can be used to offset the cost of dental insurance or gym membership. Employees must meet eligibility requirements for the State Health Plan and show proof of membership (if gym membership is selected).
Flexible Spending Account Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) provide you with an important tax advantage that can help you pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. By estimating your family's health care and dependent care costs for the next year, you can lower your taxable income and save money. The City of Goldsboro offers a FSA through Health Equity. The Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is available to all full-time employees who are scheduled to work 40 hours per week. The FSA is effective the first day of the month following the date of employment. These are some of the expenses FSAs can be used for: medical and dental services, chiropractic services, orthodontia, and the child or adult dependent care.
Social Security: The City employees are members of the Social Security System. The employee contributes 6.2% (FICA) and 1.45% (Medicare) for a total of 7.65% of their annual salary and the City contributes the same amount. Social Security benefits include retirement and disability payments and survivor's insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement is available to all full-time employees up to $2500 per fiscal year for job-related courses or required courses leading to a job-related degree. This is subject to department approval and an employee must complete probation before reimbursement is granted.
Promotion Opportunities: Employees are encouraged to apply for internal positions. Employment opportunities for current employees are posted on the City's Intranet.
Retirement: All employees who are in a regular position that requires 1,000 hours or more of service per year are covered under the North Carolina Local Governmental Employee's Retirement System (NC LGERS). The employee contributes 6% of their annual salary on a tax deferred basis. The City contributes to the employee's retirement account. Eligibility for unreduced monthly benefits begins upon retirement after 30 years of service at any age, at age 65 with 5 years creditable service or at age 60 with 25 years creditable service. Police Officers and Park Rangers may retire at age 55 with 5 years of service and receive an unreduced benefit. Eligibility for reduced monthly benefits begins after you reach age 50 and complete 20 years of creditable service or you reach age 60 (age 55 if you are a firefighter) and complete five years of creditable service. Police Officers may retire early with a reduced retirement benefit after you reach age 50 and complete 15 years of creditable service as an officer.
457 & 401K Supplemental Retirement Plan: The City of Goldsboro offers the NC Supplemental Retirement Plans, 401K and 457. The City contributes 4% to the 401K for all non-sworn full-time employees and 5% for sworn police officers (as approved by the Council) and the 457 plan is voluntary with no contribution by the City.
The 457 and the 401k allow employees to set aside funds which is through payroll deduction and is tax deferred. Income tax is due when the deferred earnings are returned to the individual normally at retirement.
Worker's Compensation: All City employees are covered under the North Carolina Worker's Compensation Act. This act covers those employees who suffer injuries as a result of an accident while performing duties. The Workers' Compensation program will pay medical expenses and a portion of the employee's salary, after 7 days, if the individual is out of work as a result of a work-related disability.
Compensation, Performance Appraisals and Merit Process: The City of Goldsboro is committed to hiring and retaining high quality personnel. As a result, we offer competitive salaries that are consistent with market growth. New hires may serve a six month probationary period upon date of hire and are evaluated in six-month increments.
The eligibility for merit is based upon the following criteria:
Employee must have an overall appraisal rating of 2.0. Employee should score at least 2.0 in competencies; any competency with a score less than 2.0 will result in employee's ineligibility.
Note: The merit eligibility criteria is subject to change at the City Manager's discretion.The appraisal process in the City of Goldsboro includes an evaluation of each employee's duties and responsibilities applicable to their position. Upon completion of the probationary period, employees are evaluated on an annual basis. The appraisal period is from October 1 - September 30 of each year.
The City of Goldsboro may provide merit incentives for high performing employees subject to City Council approval.
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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?
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Are you pursuing a high school diploma or GED?
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Are you proficient with the use of MS Word, Excel, and other software programs?
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Do you possess excellent communication skills?
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Do you possess or have the ability to obtain first aid and CPR certifications?
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Do you have scheduling experience?
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