Recreation Regional Coordinator

Salary $61,044.
00 - $69,334.
00 Annually Location Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD Job Type MERIT Job Number 05.
111 08-23 Department RECREATION & PARKS Opening Date 08/24/2023 Closing Date Continuous DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS Pay Schedule VI, Grade 31, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.
A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks, Recreation Services.
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 experiences on your application.
Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
You must attach your transcript(s), license(s) or certification(s) to your application.
Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting.
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.
Examples of Duties Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and directs recreation and parks programs, services, and operations, and manages recreation and parks facilities in an assigned region of the County.
Directs countywide programs and facilities for at risk individuals.
Supervises professional and support staff.
Essential Job Duties Plans, coordinates, and directs varied recreation and parks leisure programs, including athletics, arts programs, social activities, and special events within an assigned region.
Supervises, trains, and guides community supervisors and others in the development, operation, and assessment of leisure programs.
Supervises the operation of recreation and parks facilities such as large community parks, regional parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, and neighborhood parks.
Coordinates the inspection and maintenance of facilities.
Meets and coordinates with Property Management staff, departmental planning staff, and Board of Education staff to ensure the timely and proper completion of projects and other work.
Oversees and coordinates the activities of recreation and parks councils within the region.
Represents the County at recreation and parks council meetings.
Coordinates quarterly Recreation Council President’s meetings.
Provides guidance and assistance to council executive board members and others.
Reviews council newsletters and treasurer reports.
Provides assistance to community groups and others in the development and promotion of recreation and parks programs and special events.
Conducts and attends meetings with various civic organizations.
Represents the department at community functions.
Responds to inquiries from the public.
Plans, coordinates, and directs a diversified, countywide program of recreational activities for all ages.
Supervises, trains, and guides Community Supervisors and others in the development, operation, and assessment of the Recreation and Parks Programs.
Develops and distributes documents describing and promoting programs.
Develops and implements long and short range program goals.
Meets with and coordinates services with other agencies such as the Police Department, Office of Substance Abuse, Juvenile Justice, and the Board of Education.
Researches and prepares grant applications designed to increase recreational opportunities for at risk individuals.
Administers regional operating budgets.
Prepares budget justifications.
Reviews and tracks budgetary expenditures.
Monitors monthly payroll expenses.
Prepares grant proposals.
Prepares reports of program activities.
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.
) Qualifications 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:; Plus At least six (6) years' experience in conducting or coordinating organized recreational activities.
Education in one of the fields listed above beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
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 and licenses to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.
Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting.
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 Regional Coordinator Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204 You must attach your transcript(s), license(s) or 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.
Conditions of Employment Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Employees in this classification are required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification entails travel to recreation and parks sites, facilities, and meetings throughout the County.
Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
Agency Baltimore County Address 308 Allegheny Avenue Towson, Maryland, 21204 Phone 410-887-3135 Website https://www.
baltimorecountymd.
gov Pay Schedule VI, Grade 31, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.
A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks, Recreation Services.
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 experiences on your application.
Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
You must attach your transcript(s), license(s) or certification(s) to your application.
Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting.
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.
Examples of Duties Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and directs recreation and parks programs, services, and operations, and manages recreation and parks facilities in an assigned region of the County.
Directs countywide programs and facilities for at risk individuals.
Supervises professional and support staff.
Essential Job Duties Plans, coordinates, and directs varied recreation and parks leisure programs, including athletics, arts programs, social activities, and special events within an assigned region.
Supervises, trains, and guides community supervisors and others in the development, operation, and assessment of leisure programs.
Supervises the operation of recreation and parks facilities such as large community parks, regional parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, and neighborhood parks.
Coordinates the inspection and maintenance of facilities.
Meets and coordinates with Property Management staff, departmental planning staff, and Board of Education staff to ensure the timely and proper completion of projects and other work.
Oversees and coordinates the activities of recreation and parks councils within the region.
Represents the County at recreation and parks council meetings.
Coordinates quarterly Recreation Council President’s meetings.
Provides guidance and assistance to council executive board members and others.
Reviews council newsletters and treasurer reports.
Provides assistance to community groups and others in the development and promotion of recreation and parks programs and special events.
Conducts and attends meetings with various civic organizations.
Represents the department at community functions.
Responds to inquiries from the public.
Plans, coordinates, and directs a diversified, countywide program of recreational activities for all ages.
Supervises, trains, and guides Community Supervisors and others in the development, operation, and assessment of the Recreation and Parks Programs.
Develops and distributes documents describing and promoting programs.
Develops and implements long and short range program goals.
Meets with and coordinates services with other agencies such as the Police Department, Office of Substance Abuse, Juvenile Justice, and the Board of Education.
Researches and prepares grant applications designed to increase recreational opportunities for at risk individuals.
Administers regional operating budgets.
Prepares budget justifications.
Reviews and tracks budgetary expenditures.
Monitors monthly payroll expenses.
Prepares grant proposals.
Prepares reports of program activities.
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.
) Qualifications 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:; Plus At least six (6) years' experience in conducting or coordinating organized recreational activities.
Education in one of the fields listed above beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
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 and licenses to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.
Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting.
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 Regional Coordinator Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204 You must attach your transcript(s), license(s) or 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.
Conditions of Employment Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Employees in this classification are required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification entails travel to recreation and parks sites, facilities, and meetings throughout the County.
Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified EmployeesBaltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees.
Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments.
New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity EmployerBaltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplaceAll Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplaceBaltimore County provides a drug free workplace.
Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
SalaryAnnual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performanceGeneral Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Employee Assistance ProgramOur Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health InsuranceHealth Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date.
New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire.
Plans offered include:Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending AccountsOpportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life InsuranceEmployees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000.
Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions.
The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
RetirementEmployees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid LeavePaid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Sick LeaveVacation LeavePersonal LeaveHolidaysBereavement LeaveJury LeaveMilitary LeaveBaltimore County Employees Federal Credit UnionMembership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct DepositPayroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Educational Assistance70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position.
Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Deferred CompensationNationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
DisclaimerThis is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County.
Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration.
This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.