Recreation Community Supervisor II

About the role

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Schedules and/or arranges 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.
• Publishes 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.
• Maintains a flexible work schedule and is reachable after hours to handle occasional program issues or emergencies.

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 two years of progressively responsible experience in supervising a wide variety of organized recreation activities in a small community setting.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theory of programming recreational and leisure activities.
• Knowledge of adaptive recreational programs.
• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Must have a valid driver's license that is equivalent to a non-commercial Class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Must successfully complete a physical examination, a drug screen, and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal background check, education verification, and a fingerprint check.
• Must be reachable after hours, maintain a flexible work schedule based on program needs, and work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.