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Assistant Recreation Programmer (Part-Time)

City of Hickory
Hickory, NC Part Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026 CLOSED ON 4/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Recreation Programmer (Part-Time) position at 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 45,000 residents call Hickory their home, the hub of a 365,000-metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, recreation facilities, libraries, golf courses, theaters, art museums, and gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out www.myHKY.com for a virtual, interactive tour of the area, and www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and Life. Well Crafted.

Minimum age of 16. 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.*Assists with the daily operations of the recreation department and facilities. .

  • Supervising facility.
  • Daily cleaning/maintenance.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Experience working in a recreation center or setting.
  • Experience working with diverse populations.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time; climb ladders and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 50 pounds. An employee in this position will have successfully passed a "Functional Prework Screen" administered by a professional and impartial third party specialist.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed in an office and at recreational facilities.

Hourly Wage Estimation for Assistant Recreation Programmer (Part-Time) in Hickory, NC
$21.00 to $27.00
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