Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00724

Department: PRCR - Recreation

Job classification: Recreation Leader

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation

Summary

The City of Raleigh is seeking part-time Park Specialists to perform a variety of tasks to support patrons, facilities, and outdoor recreation at Lake Johnson Park and Thomas G Crowder Woodland Center. This part-time position is responsible for providing outstanding customer service, assisting in park operations, and facilitating park programs, registrations, and private rentals. Successful candidates will work with both the public while incorporating outdoor ethical practices through park operations, facility oversight, and programmatic opportunities. This position typically works 2 to 4 six-hour shifts per week. Availability to work afternoons and weekends is encouraged.

Examples of duties

• Perform facility opening, closing, and upkeep procedures
• Greeting patrons and answer general park, rental, and program questions
• Servicing of park assets such as conference rooms, restrooms, and workspaces periodically throughout shifts.
• Safely set up classroom tables and chairs, including folding, unfolding, and moving them to other rooms within the facility
• Monitor the park and facilities for the safety and comfort of visitors
• Assist visitors with registration software, properly collecting fees in accordance with cash handling policies and procedures
• Assist staff with program, rental, and operational related projects.
• Operate Park vehicles, including a John Deere gator, park trucks, and patrol boats
• Walking the greenway and park trails for patron safety and cleanup when staffing allows

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Risk management practice in outdoor recreation venues
• The values and principles of outdoor recreation and environmental education
• Proper techniques, rules, and etiquette for various outdoor recreational and environmental educational activities

Skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to reprioritize task periodically.

Abilities:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Lift up to 50 pounds independently
• Current valid Driver’s License or able to obtain City of Raleigh Driver's Permit
• Work in an outdoor environment, including various weather conditions independently

Additional Information:

• Candidates who have experience of working in parks, customer service experience, outdoor recreation, or facility oversite are encouraged to apply.

Supplemental information

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. No effective protection from weather, activities occur outside. The worker is subject to noise.

Note:

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation, may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.