Recreation Center Director II- Department of Recreation & Parks

Job Summary

A Recreation Center Director II plans, coordinates and directs a recreation program in a one story, multi-room center having a gym and multi-purpose room, satellite center and/or a pool. Work of this class involves supervising full-time and part-time recreation leaders and aides. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week which includes evening and weekend hours. Work is performed in a recreation center where unpleasant working conditions are rarely encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Have a bachelor’s degree in recreation, physical education, recreation administration, communication, leisure services or a related field from an accredited university.
• Experience: Have four years’ experience managing a recreation facility or program.
• Equivalency: Have an equivalent combination of education & experience. A master's degree in one of the above areas from an accredited college or university may be substituted for six months of the experience requirement.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Must hold or be able to acquire within one (1) year of hire and maintain a Certified Pool Operator Certification and First Aid/CPR Certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation program development.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of a wide variety of sports, games and recreational activities.
• Knowledge of the use and care of recreational equipment.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate a recreational program.
• Ability to lead a variety of recreational activities.
• Supervisory ability.
• Ability to establish a satisfactory relationship with the community.
• Ability to work effectively with large groups of people.

Background Check

Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months.

Training & Experience

The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.

Examination Process

• Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.
• Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
• The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.
• You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position.

Criminal Conviction Information

Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information. Your Recruiter: Maya McEachern

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of 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.