• Job Description

  Req#: 4951974
  
  This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
  
  Pay Schedule VI, Grade 26, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
  
  Several vacancies exist in the Department of Recreation and Parks.
  
  A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
  
  Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
  
  All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
  
  List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
  
  Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
  
  You must attach your transcript(s), and/or degree(s), and/or professional license(s), certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
  
  Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certification, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
  Job Purpose
  
  Under general supervision, assists in managing the daily operations of a recreation center, park, or related facility. Serves as the Assistant Recreation Supervisor, working in coordination with the Recreation Community Supervisor II to oversee community recreation activities and collaborate with recreation councils. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and supervising a variety of recreational and parks programs, as well as ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of community recreation facilities.
  Essential Job Duties
  
  • Manages the daily operations of a recreation center, park, or related facility, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery.
  • Supervises and trains staff.
  • Develops work schedules.
  • Recruits, trains, and guides volunteers.
  • Plan, coordinates, and oversees the completion of work projects.
  • Oversees the work of outside contractors at the site.
  • Supervises the receipt and accounting of fees.
  • Supervises the rental of equipment.
  • Purchases, inventories, and stores merchandise, supplies and equipment.
  • Gathers and assembles fiscal data and prepares various reports.
  • Monitors the expenditure of funds.
  • Prepares budget estimates.
  • Resolves operational issues which arise at the center.
  • Receives and responds to questions and complaints from the public.
  • Schedules the use of buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment.
  • Coordinates the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
  • Supervises custodial services provided at the center.
  • Inspects the site to ensure that facilities and equipment are in proper condition and that safety standards are maintained.
  • Supervises the provision of leisure programs and services.
  • Develops a schedule of programs and events for a center.
  • Coordinates and supervises special events.
  • Publicizes programming and event activities.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of recreation and parks programming for a community.
  • Assists in planning, organizing, and conducting diversified leisure programs which may include athletics, fitness, arts, and science programs.
  • Assists in the supervision of recreation leaders and other staff.
  • Attends community meetings.
  • Represents the department at recreation council meetings and events.
  Examples of Other Duties
  Performs other related duties as required.
  
  NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
  
  Required Qualifications
  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation and parks, physical education, business or public administration, behavioral or health sciences, education, or a closely related field.
  
  Experience as described in Examples of Essential Duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)
  
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theory of programming recreational and leisure activities.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of community recreation.
  • Communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage a recreation center, park, or related facility.
  • Ability to supervise and train staff.
  • Ability to recruit, train, and guide volunteers.
  • Ability to supervise the receipt and accounting of fees.
  • Ability to forecast, collect, and prepare payroll and budget sheets.
  • Ability to assist in the planning, organizing, and supervising of recreation and parks programs for a community.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the public, other agencies, and co-workers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to represent the department at meetings.
  • Ability to work special events on occasion including nights and weekends with advanced notice.
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)
  
  • Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of departmental recreation and parks programs, services, and operations.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of managing a recreation facility.
  • Skill in the management of a recreation center, park, or related facility.
  • Skill in the supervision and training of staff.
  • Skill in recruiting, training, and guiding volunteers.
  • Skill in supervising the receipt and accounting of fees.
  • Skill in gathering fiscal data and preparing financial reports.
  • Skill in assisting in the planning, organizing, and supervising of recreation and parks programs for a community.
  Licenses and Certificates
  Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
  
  Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
  Applicants are required to submit proof of education to meet the required qualifications for this job. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application.
  
  Proof of Degree Equivalency
  Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
  
  Mail or deliver documents to:
  ATTN: Recreation Community Supervisor I
  Office of Human Resources
  Baltimore County Government
  308 Allegheny Ave.
  Towson, MD 21204
  
  You must attach your transcript(s), and/or degree(s), and/or professional license(s) certification(s) to your application . Unofficial copies are acceptable.
  
  EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
  Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Physical and Environmental Conditions
  
  The work of this classification entails some physical labor including walking over rough and uneven surfaces in the inspection of facilities and grounds, and some lifting and carrying of items.
  The work entails travel to recreation and park sites, facilities, and meetings throughout the County.
  Employees in this classification are required to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
  Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
  Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

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