Assistant Recreation Programmer - City of Hickory

For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.
 
Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out Hickory at www.hickorync.gov.  Check out hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a "Well Crafted" City.

Minimum age of 21. Must possess a valid Class "C" driver's license from NC. Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.

Assists with the daily operations of an assigned recreation center to include programming, special events, supervising facilities and daily cleaning/maintenance of the facility.  Experience working in a recreation center or setting and working with diverse populations.  The preferred applicant will have an Associates Degree in Recreation or a related field.  Must be available to work a varied schedule throughout the week with primary duty hours being worked in the afternoons and evenings.  

Duty hours will vary between 5:30 am and 9:00 pm Monday - Friday, Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and other days and times as necessary.

*Three Part-Time  Positions are available*