Duties
Job Purpose
Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and supervises recreation and parks programs in a large park or a highly complex community regional facility of the County.
Plans, directs, and manages diverse recreation and parks programs for a wide range of groups, including all ages and special populations, at various community buildings, regional facilities, and large parks.
Organizes, schedules, and conducts a variety of leisure programs, including athletics, fitness, nature, and arts and sciences.
Directs and participates in County-wide and area-wide events.
Organizes and directs community events and tournaments.
Conducts surveys to determine County interests and needs and cooperates with county and community agencies to promote recreation programs.
Develops budget estimates and monitors allocated operational and staffing budgets.
Meets with school administrators and others to schedule and/or arrange the use of buildings, parks, and other facilities by the public.
Ensures safety standards and required maintenance and/or custodial services are provided at the site.
Attends meetings of civic and social organizations in the community.
Acts as an administrator for the facilities and programs for the department.
Publicizes recreation and park programs in newspapers and distributes informational materials to libraries and other community establishments to promote leisure services.
Prepares budget estimates and assists in preparing financial statements for multiple facilities
Assists in the purchase, inventory, and storage of supplies and equipment.
Compiles program and facility reports as needed.
Trains, supervises, and coordinates the work of subordinate full and part-time staff and volunteers.
Sets priorities, interprets departmental policy, and manages the site.
Ability to prepare payroll using Workday.
Maintains a flexible work schedule and is reachable after hours to handle occasional program issues or emergencies.
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 essential job functions for each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
Qualifications
Education and ExperienceGraduation 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;
Plus
Two years of progressively responsible experience in supervising a wide variety of organized recreation activities in a small community setting.
Education beyond a bachelor's degree in one of the fields listed above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Additional qualifying experience 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 adaptive recreational programs.
Knowledge of the development and assessment of leisure activities for a community.
Knowledge and ability to create, measure, and lay out athletic fields and diamonds.
Skill in developing, organizing, and directing diversified recreational activities.
Skill in planning and scheduling the use of buildings and other facilities.
Skill in publicizing recreational activities.
Skill in maintaining recreational and park facilities.
Ability to recruit, train, and supervise subordinate recreation personnel, both salaried and volunteer.
Ability to suggest, organize, and conduct fund-raising events.
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, including therapeutic recreation services.
Knowledge of the scope of services provided by community agencies.
Knowledge and ability to manage multiple regional facilities and parks.
Knowledge of policies and procedures for permit allocation at regional facilities and parks
Skill in preparing reports and documenting program activities.
Skill in representing the County at recreation and parks council meetings and other community events.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid 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 professional licenses, certifications, and education to meet the position's qualifications. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered.
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 II
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be evaluated based on their training and experience as stated in their application, including their responses to the supplemental questions. Applicants must clearly and completely state the dates and duties of their past and present experience for evaluation purposes.