Recreation Activity Center Coordinator (RAC) - McCormick RAC and Esports

Salary $47,391.
00 - $54,517.
00 Annually Location Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD Job Type MERIT Job Number 05.
101 02-24 Department RECREATION & PARKS Opening Date 02/20/2024 Closing Date Continuous DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS Pay Schedule I, Grade 25, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.
A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks for Recreation Activity Center Coordinator, McCormick RAC and Esports Programming.
Location McCormick Elementary School 5101 Hazelwood Avenue 21206 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), degree(s), license(s) and/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.
This proof must be submitted by the closing date of the job posting.
Examples of Duties Job Purpose Under general supervision, manages the operations of a recreation activity center.
Supervises the educational and recreational programming for at-risk youth in a recreation activity center.
Evaluates, monitors and screens clients.
Makes referrals to other agencies or professionals.
Essential Job Duties Manages the daily operations of a recreation activity center.
Supervises and trains staff.
Oversees, plans and schedules a diversified program of activities and services for recreation activity centers participants.
Supervises recreation and education activities designed to meet the needs of at-risk youth primarily between the ages of seven and seventeen.
Interviews recreation activity center participants to assess needs.
Determines need to refer recreation activity center participants to licensed professionals.
Evaluates and monitors recreation activity center participants.
Follows up on referrals.
Acts as a liaison between other agencies and recreation activity center participants.
Conducts educational, prevention and recreational programs and activities for at-risk youth.
Prepares statistical and analytical reports of recreation activity center programs and services.
Responds to inquiries concerning recreation activity center programs and services.
Meets with social and civic organizations within the community.
Examples of Other Duties May lead and instruct volunteers and other workers at recreation activity centers.
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 Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks, social or behavioral science, public administration or education.
Experience as described in Examples of Essential Duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level) Knowledge of the theory and principles of adolescent development, alcohol and drug abuse and problems related to socioeconomic factors.
Knowledge of the objectives and theory of neighborhood recreation programs.
Knowledge of diagnostic assessment and basic treatment planning.
Knowledge of individual, group and family counseling techniques.
Basic knowledge of community, human and social services assistance programs.
Writing skills necessary to complete case histories, forms and reports.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize and schedule a variety of recreation programs directed toward at-risk youth.
Ability to conduct educational programs for the community.
Ability to conduct individual assessment interviews.
Ability to formulate a basic treatment plan based on assessment interviews.
Ability to make appropriate referrals.
Ability to appropriately handle hostile individuals and individuals experiencing a crisis.
Ability to understand the rules and procedures of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
Ability to interpret federal, state and local guidelines, procedures and regulations for human services professionals.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Full Performance) Knowledge of the principles of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of community resources and support groups available to participants.
Knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state and local guidelines, procedures and regulations, including those of the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of County and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and rules.
Knowledge of CPR and first aid.
Skill in organizing and scheduling a variety of recreation programs directed toward at-risk youth.
Skill in conducting educational programs for the community.
Skill in conducting individual assessment interviews.
Skill in formulating basic treatment plans based on assessment interviews.
Skill in making appropriate referrals.
Skill in handling hostile individuals and individuals experiencing a crisis.
Skill in interpreting federal, state and local guidelines, procedures and regulations for human services professionals.
Skill in administering CPR and first aid.
Ability to assist in the development of complex or comprehensive treatment plans.
Ability to lead and instruct volunteers and workers at recreation activity centers.
Ability to administer CPR and first aid.
Preferred Qualifications Possession of valid CPR and first aid certifications Possession of valid ServSafe Food Handler certification Experience implementing and leading esports programming Familiarity with popular esports platforms and games Ability to organize and manage Esports tournaments Licenses and Certificate Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland’s driver’s license is required at the time of appointment Possession of valid CPR and first aid certifications Must earn and maintain valid CPR and first aid certifications during the first 10 months of employment Must earn and maintain valid ServSafe Food Handler certification during the first 10 months of employment Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
Diplomas or transcript 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.
This proof must be submitted 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 Activity Center Coordinator Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204 You must attach your transcript(s), degree(s), license(s) and/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.
Physical and Environmental Conditions: Employees in this classification may be assigned to work evenings, holidays, nights and weekends as needed.
Employees in this classification must maintain valid CPR and first aid certifications throughout employment.
Employees in this classification who do not maintain valid CPR and first aid certifications are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Employees in this classification must obtain and maintain a valid ServSafe Food Handler certification within 10 months of appointment.
Employees in this classification who do not obtain a valid ServSafe Food Handler certification within 10 months of appointment are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
The work of this classification entails frequent standing, walking and other physical activities; administering CPR and first aid; and handling and serving food to participants of recreation activity center programs.
The work of this classification entails travel to recreation and parks sites, facilities and meetings throughout the County.
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.
Agency Baltimore County Address 308 Allegheny Avenue Towson, Maryland, 21204 Phone 410-887-3135 Website https://www.
baltimorecountymd.
gov Pay Schedule I, Grade 25, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.
A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks for Recreation Activity Center Coordinator, McCormick RAC and Esports Programming.
Location McCormick Elementary School 5101 Hazelwood Avenue 21206 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), degree(s), license(s) and/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.
This proof must be submitted by the closing date of the job posting.
Examples of Duties Job Purpose Under general supervision, manages the operations of a recreation activity center.
Supervises the educational and recreational programming for at-risk youth in a recreation activity center.
Evaluates, monitors and screens clients.
Makes referrals to other agencies or professionals.
Essential Job Duties Manages the daily operations of a recreation activity center.
Supervises and trains staff.
Oversees, plans and schedules a diversified program of activities and services for recreation activity centers participants.
Supervises recreation and education activities designed to meet the needs of at-risk youth primarily between the ages of seven and seventeen.
Interviews recreation activity center participants to assess needs.
Determines need to refer recreation activity center participants to licensed professionals.
Evaluates and monitors recreation activity center participants.
Follows up on referrals.
Acts as a liaison between other agencies and recreation activity center participants.
Conducts educational, prevention and recreational programs and activities for at-risk youth.
Prepares statistical and analytical reports of recreation activity center programs and services.
Responds to inquiries concerning recreation activity center programs and services.
Meets with social and civic organizations within the community.
Examples of Other Duties May lead and instruct volunteers and other workers at recreation activity centers.
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 Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks, social or behavioral science, public administration or education.
Experience as described in Examples of Essential Duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level) Knowledge of the theory and principles of adolescent development, alcohol and drug abuse and problems related to socioeconomic factors.
Knowledge of the objectives and theory of neighborhood recreation programs.
Knowledge of diagnostic assessment and basic treatment planning.
Knowledge of individual, group and family counseling techniques.
Basic knowledge of community, human and social services assistance programs.
Writing skills necessary to complete case histories, forms and reports.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize and schedule a variety of recreation programs directed toward at-risk youth.
Ability to conduct educational programs for the community.
Ability to conduct individual assessment interviews.
Ability to formulate a basic treatment plan based on assessment interviews.
Ability to make appropriate referrals.
Ability to appropriately handle hostile individuals and individuals experiencing a crisis.
Ability to understand the rules and procedures of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
Ability to interpret federal, state and local guidelines, procedures and regulations for human services professionals.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Full Performance) Knowledge of the principles of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of community resources and support groups available to participants.
Knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state and local guidelines, procedures and regulations, including those of the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of County and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and rules.
Knowledge of CPR and first aid.
Skill in organizing and scheduling a variety of recreation programs directed toward at-risk youth.
Skill in conducting educational programs for the community.
Skill in conducting individual assessment interviews.
Skill in formulating basic treatment plans based on assessment interviews.
Skill in making appropriate referrals.
Skill in handling hostile individuals and individuals experiencing a crisis.
Skill in interpreting federal, state and local guidelines, procedures and regulations for human services professionals.
Skill in administering CPR and first aid.
Ability to assist in the development of complex or comprehensive treatment plans.
Ability to lead and instruct volunteers and workers at recreation activity centers.
Ability to administer CPR and first aid.
Preferred Qualifications Possession of valid CPR and first aid certifications Possession of valid ServSafe Food Handler certification Experience implementing and leading esports programming Familiarity with popular esports platforms and games Ability to organize and manage Esports tournaments Licenses and Certificate Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland’s driver’s license is required at the time of appointment Possession of valid CPR and first aid certifications Must earn and maintain valid CPR and first aid certifications during the first 10 months of employment Must earn and maintain valid ServSafe Food Handler certification during the first 10 months of employment Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
Diplomas or transcript 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.
This proof must be submitted 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 Activity Center Coordinator Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204 You must attach your transcript(s), degree(s), license(s) and/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.
Physical and Environmental Conditions: Employees in this classification may be assigned to work evenings, holidays, nights and weekends as needed.
Employees in this classification must maintain valid CPR and first aid certifications throughout employment.
Employees in this classification who do not maintain valid CPR and first aid certifications are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Employees in this classification must obtain and maintain a valid ServSafe Food Handler certification within 10 months of appointment.
Employees in this classification who do not obtain a valid ServSafe Food Handler certification within 10 months of appointment are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
The work of this classification entails frequent standing, walking and other physical activities; administering CPR and first aid; and handling and serving food to participants of recreation activity center programs.
The work of this classification entails travel to recreation and parks sites, facilities and meetings throughout the County.
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.
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.