This job posting expires at 11:59PM on August 18, 2025. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on August 18, 2025.

Job Title: Recreation Services Facility Assistant- PRN

Department: Recreation Services

External Hiring Range: $17.17 - $20.36

Posted Internally and Externally

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is hiring a Recreation Facility Assistant , a hands-on role supporting our daily park operations. This position reports to the Recreation Program Coordinator and follows a variable schedule, with shifts commonly including weekday evenings and weekends .

The primary work location is Buncombe County Sports Park , though assignments may occasionally rotate to other recreation sites across the county. As part of a small, collaborative team , the Facility Assistant helps maintain park cleanliness, interacts with the public, and upholds a welcoming and safe environment for all visitors. Responsibilities also include assisting with event setup, custodial duties, and providing excellent customer service to park patrons with occasional event and program support when needed. The role requires the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and to perform physically active tasks. This is a vital support role in a community-focused department that values teamwork, professionalism, and proactive service.

Purpose of the position:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of tasks to support our daily park operations within the Recreation Department.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer services or programming for youth, adults, and/or seniors; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily medium work requiring exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is primarily active/outdoor work requiring standing for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind and rain.

Essential Functions of the position:

Promote good public relations and communication with citizens using the park and recreation facilities. Participate in various fee collection, event registration, and evaluation activities. May perform a variety of duties associated with the daily use of park areas and facilities. Ability to work weekends, evenings and nights as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to assist with outdoor recreation activities including, but not limited to hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, and kayaking. Ability to use small office equipment and computers. Ability to adapt to a work environment that may include exposure to outdoor climate, dust and dirt, exposure to the hazards of working in and near traffic, exposure to various weather related conditions, and exposure to domestic and wild animals. Ability to answer questions and provide information to the public. Ability to speak, understand and communicate information and ideas so others may understand. Ability to use and/or repair small equipment.

In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.