| Job Title | Recreation Specialist I |
| Application Deadline | June 12, 2025 |
| Beginning Salary | $54,034 |
| Description | WATAUGA COUNTY
POSITION OPENING
Watauga County Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for the full-time position of Recreation Specialist I. Work hours vary according to recreational program schedules and will include some night, weekend and holiday hours. Duties include organizing senior games, youth athletics, and youth sports camps, and other duties as assigned. Position is responsible for hiring, training and supervising part-time seasonal employees, officials, field supervisors and volunteers in a variety of programs. Position also assists in preparing and managing a budget for youth athletics, and is responsible for securing projected revenues from program sponsors and participants. A bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Physical Education or a related field with 1 to 3 years of experience in recreation work or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills and knowledge is required. Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred. Possession of a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record is also required. County benefit package includes health insurance, retirement paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Salary grade 8, $54,034. Apply at NC Works Career Center, 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 278-6460. Applications may also be obtained at www.wataugacounty.org (Employment Link) and submitted by mail, email WataugaCounty@ncworks.gov, or fax (828) 278-6468. An active NCWorks account is required, please visit ncworks.gov to create an account or to retrieve username. Application deadline is Thursday, June 12, 2025. Watauga County is an EEOE. |
