Recreation Services Coordinator II-(Sports Supervisor)-Recreation and Parks

Salary : $49,356.00 – $89,714.00 Annually

Location : Columbia, MD

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 23-00530

Department: Recreation & Parks

Division: R&P REC12F – Self Sustaining

Opening Date: 05/23/2023

Closing Date: 6/6/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION

This is a recreation and parks position that provides coordination and supervision of division fitness activities, youth leagues, clinics and instructional classes, camps and martial arts, in addition to assisting divisional staff and leading divisional activities as required. Operates within a self-sustaining and teamwork environment. Will provide support to the Fitness, Health & Instructional Sports unit.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$23.73 – $25.17$49,356 – $52,361

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Performs professional level recreation services work, which may include supervision, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes overseeing the safe and efficient operation of activities at school and department recreational facilities, parks and private recreational facilities; or overseeing the operation of programs in specific functional areas under the direction of a recreation supervisor. Assists in analyzing marketing data for program promotion and customer service. Work also includes the supervision of contingent, part-time staff and volunteers; overseeing the approved budget; and preparing information for recreation supervisor for seasonal and fiscal reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
Coordinates selected seasonal programs as assigned by supervisor.
Provides direct leadership for camps, tournaments and lessons as deemed necessary.
Provides customer service with regard to programming questions, as well as assist contractors/staff with participant information/supplies and materials.
Prepares news release for upcoming programs.
Coordinates with the Board of Education and county facilities to reserve program space, and cancel when needed. Reviews all permits for conflicts.
Provides customer service in regard to suitable programming, prepare program evaluations, and organize comments/complaints.
Prepares administrative paperwork necessary for contingent staff.
Monitors the status of employee paperwork.
Monitors the status of contractual arrangements.
Participates on multiple division and departmental teams. Works with other divisional recreation coordinators as a team to accomplish tasks efficiently.
Assists supervisor with purchasing, warehousing and delivery of equipment and supplies.
Distributes marketing and promotional items.
Inputs programs into the seasonal brochure, checks for accuracy on the Active.net database and creates program fliers.
Updates seasonal program information on the web page, when necessary.
Prepares budgets for all new and existing programs.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule and supervise part-time program staff.
With supervisory assistance, recruits, interviews and monitors leisure service providers.
Negotiates service agreements; reviews and approves invoices for payment.
Provides data for and reviews seasonal reports and monthly financial reports for accuracy and interpretation.
Prepare letters and memos to instructors, staff, and participants.
Prepare purchase requisitions and order logs. Frequently performs informal bids for large volume orders.
Handle customer requests, inquiries and concerns.
Review time cards and receipts for part-time staff. Employee is responsible for the accurate entry of all time cards into computerized system.
Review accident/incident reports, determines severity and follows up with parents / participants.
Conduct program and instructor observations; merges with participant comments for program review.
Actual program responsibilities are subject to seasonal adjustments in demand.
Prepares and monitors the progress of work orders with Park Operations staff.
Works daily with school officials to assure optimal communication on space and scheduling issues.
Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations.
This position may be deemed as essential in an emergency at the discretion of the director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This employee is involved with recruiting, interviewing and training staff. Provides direct supervision to contingent staff and professional service contractors. Assists division staff and lead divisional activities as required. Operates within a self-sustaining and teamwork environment.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree and one (1) year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Two years of college education in the recreation, sports management, physical education or related fields of study with leadership experience in an outdoors setting.
Proficient in recent Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

The following is a summary of the benefits available to Howard County employees who hold full-time benefit-eligible positions. Employees in positions covered by a bargaining agreement should consult their union contract for other specific benefits. Additional details are also available in the Employee Manual and in summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources or at

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Under the County’s flexible benefits plan called CountyFlex, employees may elect to enroll in medical insurance plans, dental insurance plans, optional life insurance, dependent life insurance, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Employee contributions to these benefits are made on a pre-tax basis. Information concerning enrollment options, plan rates and a benefits comparison chart are available in the Office of Human Resources.

GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary at no cost. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The County pays the entire cost for this benefit. Employees may purchase additional coverage under the CountyFlex benefits plan.

PAID LEAVE BENEFITS: Annual and Disability Leaves are accrued over 24 pay periods each year. Personal leave is credited on January 1st each year. Use of Annual, Disability and/or Personal Leave requires supervisory approval.

ANNUAL LEAVE: During the first 5 years of employment, employees accrue the equivalent of 13 days per year. From years 6 through 10, the accrual is the equivalent of 16 days per year. From years 11 through 20, the accrual is the equivalent of 19 days per year. From year 21 on, the accrual is the equivalent of 21 days per year. Annual leave may not be used during the first 6 months of employment. A maximum of 40 days may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.

DISABILITY LEAVE: Employees accrue the equivalent of 1 day per month (12 days per year). There is no maximum accrual. This leave may be used for the disabling illness/injury of the employee, spouse or minor child or for a serious medical condition approved under F.M.L.A. Absences of over 3 days must be substantiated by a physician’s certificate.

PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees receive 6 personal leave days each calendar year to be taken during the calendar year. Employees hired after April 30th receive 4 days of personal leave that year; those hired after August 31st receive 2 days; and those hired after November 30th receive no personal leave for that year. Personal leave may not be carried over.

HOLIDAYS: Employees are paid for the following holidays:

New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Day; President’s Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran’s Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.

OTHER PAID LEAVE: Other paid leave will be granted for approved jury duty, military leave, bereavement leave and official leave. Unpaid leave will be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act.

RETIREMENT: Howard County sponsors a defined benefit plan for its employees. participation in the plan is mandatory. Employees are required to make contributions to the plan, which are taken on a pre-tax basis. Contribution rates are dependent upon the plan in which the employee participates (general plan, or police and fire plan). The County contributes an additional percentage sufficient to ensure that each plan is adequately funded. Complete details are available in the summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources.

Howard County Retirement Plan: Employees contribute 3% of salary to the plan. Sheriff Deputies hired after 7/1/2021 contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan. All eligible Corrections Employees must enroll in the Corrections Employees Enhanced Benefit and must contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan.

Howard County Police and Fire Employees’ Retirement Plan: Sworn police officers and career firefighters must participate in this plan. Police employees contribute 11.6% of salary and Fire employees contribute 7.7% of salary to the plan.

SOCIAL SECURITY: Participation is mandatory. Employees contribute at the current established rate.

457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees are eligible to participate in an IRS 457(b) deferred compensation program. This plan allows employees to defer a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis. Contributions are invested at the employee’s direction on a tax deferred basis.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Employees experiencing problems that affect their personal lives and job performance may take advantage of confidential assessment and referral services.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: Employees may apply for reimbursement for tuition costs after completion of 6 months of employment. Prior course approval is required. The maximum annual reimbursement is $1500 contingent upon County funding.

LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS: Employees who have completed 6 months of service are enrolled in the LTD plan. After 6 months of disability, plan may pay 60% of base monthly pay up to $2500 per month. The County pays the entire cost of this benefit.

DISABILITY LEAVE BANK: Employees have established a Disability Leave Bank to which employees may donate disability leave in order to be eligible to receive salary and benefit protection when they are absent due to a serious disabling illness or injury and have exhausted all accrued leave. Employees are eligible to join the Bank after having completed 1 year of employment. Administration of the Bank, including the review and approval of claims for grants of time, is handled in accordance with the Bank’s Rules and Regulations which are available in the Office of Human Resources.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to enroll in long term care insurance, critical illness insurance, short term disability income protection, universal life insurance, and discounted auto/homeowner’s insurance programs.

CREDIT UNION: Employees may participate in the Tower Federal Credit Union through payroll deductions. Loans are also available to qualified applicants.

Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state “see resume” will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information.

I have read and understand the language outlined above.

Are you willing to accept a salary offer within the salary hiring range commensurate with applicable experience/qualifications? 49,356 – $52,361

Yes, I am willing to accept the starting salary hiring range.
No, I am not willing to accept the starting salary hiring range.

Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management or a related field?

Do you possess one (1) year of experience coordinating and supervising fitness programs?

If you possess one (1) year of experience coordinating and supervising fitness programs, please explain where you acquire this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that “See Resume” is not an adequate response.

Do you possess one (1) year of experience coordinating and supervising youth sports, sports classes, and camps?

If you possess one (1) year of experience coordinating and supervising youth sports, sports classes, and camps, please explain where you acquired this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that “See Resume” is not an adequate response.

Do you possess customer service experience related to responding to programming inquiries to include preparing program evaluations and organizing comments/complaints?

If you possess the experience addressed in the previous question, please explain where you acquired this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that “See Resume” is not an adequate response.

Do you possess supervisory/managerial experience comprised of interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems?

How did you hear about this position?

NEOGOV/GOVT Jobs
Linked In
Maryland Association of Counties
National Association of Counties
CEAM
ASCE
Indeed
Employee Referral
Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA)
Handshake
Other

If you indicated “Other” in the previous question, please indicate specifically how you became aware of this position. Otherwise, indicate “N/A.”

Are you a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)?

Do you possess a valid driver’s license?

Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Office?

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
None

Are you aware that this position may require you to function as “essential personnel” meaning that you are expected to work during inclement weather, emergency situations, County holidays and on an on-call basis?

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the “career seekers” link, and follow the prompts.

I have read and understand the language outlined above.

I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.

I have read and understand the language outlined above.

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