Salary: $13.50 - $18.50 Hourly
Location : Cary, NC
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Job Number: 26-02476
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Division: PRCR OUTDOOR RECREATION
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Our Outdoor Recreation Team is seeking qualified applicants with an interest in facilitating great customer experience at our outdoor facilities. This role will primarily support Bond Park Boathouse and Cary Action Sports Park. The Boathouse offers paddleboat, canoe, kayak, and fishing boat rentals, while Cary Action Sports Park provides opportunities for BMX, skateboarding, scootering, and roller skating.
Candidates must be available to work varying shifts, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on facility needs. Primary work will take place on weekends from April through November, with additional weekday shifts available.
This is a year-round, non-benefited position that will work up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year.
Typical Tasks
Facility Operations & Maintenance
- Open and close facilities daily, ensuring security and equipment readiness.
- Unlock, clean, prepare rental equipment for use, and perform light maintenance of equipment and park areas.
- Conduct daily safety inspections and ensure cleanliness of all equipment, docks, ramps, and park areas, including rental equipment, beach/dock areas, and the course.
Customer Service & Public Interaction
- Provide information on park rules, regulations, and safety practices, and ensure compliance and maintain a safe environment for visitors.
- Assist customers with rentals, ensuring a positive experience and safety.
- Process payments and registrations through RecTrac software.
Administrative & Park Support
- Perform administrative tasks, including reporting to supervisors and handling customer inquiries.
- Support park operations by assisting with events, programs, and general maintenance tasks.
- Complete other job-related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- General knowledge of park and facility operations, including both boat rental and action sports areas.
- Familiarity with cash handling procedures and retail sales.
- Knowledge of safety protocols, regulations, policies, procedures, and services related to the Boathouse and Action Sports Center.
- Skill in operating common office equipment and software (e.g., RecTrac).
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the public.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating initiative when needed.
- Ability to enforce safety protocols, monitor activities to ensure compliance, and respond calmly to emergency situations.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Education and Experience?
Requires candidates be at least 18 years of age and a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
Requires a CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain one within 6 months with supplied training.)
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
- Some experience working in a park or community center setting, particularly in a staffed facility working in a park or community center setting.
- Some experience in action sports or boating.
Physical Requirements
An employee must be able to talk, hear, and see. An employee must also be able to move freely in order to visit activity sites and handle equipment. Visual acuity is necessary in order to read and write handwritten and typewritten materials. An employee must be able to perform in inclement weather conditions and lift up to 30 lbs on a routine basis and 60 lbs on an occasional basis.
Conditions of Employment
Requires possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.
Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.
Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern Employees
Cary employs temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. Employees hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, are
not eligible for the Town of Cary's full-time employee benefits package.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
02
This position requires outdoor work in various weather conditions. Are you comfortable working in all types of weather, including extreme heat and rain?
03
Do you have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED?
04
What is your preferred primary site?
- Cary Action Sports
- Bond Park Boathouse
- Either/No Preference
05
This position involves working at facilities with varying operating hours that change seasonally. Specific schedules are determined based on the operational needs of each facility and the time of year. Hours may increase during peak seasons and vary between locations. Which shifts are you available? (select all that apply)
- Weekday (8am - 4pm)
- Weekday evening (4pm - 10:30pm)
- Saturday (8am - 4pm)
- Saturday evening (4pm - 10:30pm)
- Sunday (8am - 4pm)
- Sunday evening (4pm - 10:30pm)
06
Do you have any experience with the following equipment? (select all that apply)
- Scooters
- Roller Skates/Blades
- Skateboards
- Bikes
- Canoes
- Kayaks
- Sailboats
- Power Tools
- Cleaning Equipment
- POS Systems/Computers
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If you selected any in the previous question, please provide a brief description of your experience. This experience can be from personal recreation or employment. If from employment, it must also be described in your work history. If you have no relevant experience, please enter N/A.
08
Please describe your experience working in a park or community center setting, particularly in a staffed facility. This experience can be either on a paid or volunteer basis. If paid, it must also be described in your work history. If you have no relevant experience, enter "N/A"
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