Recreation Leader II- Department of Recreation & Parks

About the Role

A Recreation Leader II assists the Recreation Center Director in coordinating, planning, administrating, supervising, and conducting recreational and cultural programs at a recreation center and/or pool. This role involves some supervisory duties and requires moderate physical exertion. Work is performed in recreation centers, athletic fields, and other facilities, including during inclement weather conditions. Employees work a conventional workweek, including evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize recreational activities
• Work effectively with large groups of people
• Maintain discipline and order
• Maintain records

Qualifications

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
• Experience: Three years of experience in leading recreation activities. Alternatively, six months of additional experience in leading recreational activities may be substituted for each year of the high school requirement. A bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of a wide variety of sports, games, and recreational activities
• Knowledge of basic first-aid techniques
• Knowledge of the use and care of recreational equipment
• Ability to plan and organize recreational activities
• Ability to work effectively with large groups of people
• Ability to maintain discipline and order
• Ability to maintain records

Additional Information

Salary Range: $47,699.00 - $77,744.00 Annually
Started Hiring Range: $47,699.00 - $62,721.50 Annually

All 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 check. A mandatory six-month probation period applies to all new hires, including current City employees. Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months.

Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained outside the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. For more information, visit www.naces.org.

For questions, contact Maya McEachern, HR Specialist II, via email at Maya.Mceachern@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit 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. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly.