What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oregon Ridge Lodge Activity Coordinator (Recreation and Parks) position at Baltimore County?
A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks for an Oregon Ridge Lodge Activity Coordinator.
Pay Schedule I, Grade 19, Schedule: 35 hours per week and may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
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 experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s)/diplomas or professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting.Job Purpose
Under close supervision, is responsible for the direct leadership of a wide variety of recreation programs, activities and special events.
Essential Job Duties:
Assists in the creating, planning, implementing, scheduling, promoting and coordinating of a variety of recreation programs, activities and special events in a heavily programmed recreation center, both indoor and outdoor.
Plans and leads diversified programs and activities in the following categories: performing and cultural arts, sports, fitness, social and hobbies.
Recruits, trains and coordinates the work of part-time staff and volunteers.
Meets with local residents to determine recreational needs.
Inspects facilities to make certain that structures, areas and equipment are safe, adequate and functioning properly.
Prepares fields and diamonds for various sports at various locations.
Prepares program statistical reports.
Includes regular maintenance of ball fields.
Manages event rentals and enters programs and permits into the registration software: CivicRec
Work hours and weekly schedule vary week to week, weekends, and seasonally.
Education: Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
Experience: Two years successful experience as a playground leader, recreation leader, specialist, teacher, or worker in a closely allied field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level)
- A practical knowledge of the principles and practices of conducting naturalist, environmental, historical, and related recreation and parks programs and activities.
- Knowledge of natural history, botany, zoology, and land and wildlife management.
- Knowledge of the principals and practices of nature center, environmental center, and historical center operations.
- Skill in conducting naturalist, environmental, historical and/or related recreation and parks programs.
- Skill in providing environmental education.
- Skill in working with individuals and the public.
- Ability to plan, organize, develop, and direct naturalist, environmental, and historical programs.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct the operation and maintenance of a recreation and parks nature, environmental, or historical center.
- Ability to supervise staff.
- Ability to recruit, train, and guide volunteers.
- Ability to prepare reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with recreation and parks councils, community groups, the public, other agencies, and co-workers.
- Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of departmental recreation and parks programs, services, and operations.
- Skill in planning, organizing, developing, and directing naturalist, environmental, and historical programs.
- Skill in planning, coordinating, and directing the operation and maintenance of a recreation and parks nature, environmental, or historical center.
- Skill in supervising staff.
- Skill in recruiting, training, and guiding volunteers.
- Skill in representing the department at meetings and community events.
- Skill in preparing reports.
- Skill in communicating effectively.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
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: Oregon Ridge Lodge Activity Coordinator
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
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.Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails some physical labor including walking over rough and uneven surfaces in the inspection of facilities and grounds, infrequent exposure to adverse weather in the conducting of outdoor public programs and events, and some lifting and carrying in preparing for programs and events.
The work entails travel to recreation and park sites, facilities, and meetings throughout the County.
Employees in this classification may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
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.
Salary : $36,038 - $41,458