Sollers Point Activity Coordinator

JOB A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks for a Sollers Point Activity Coordinator.

Pay Schedule I, Grade 19—regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

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 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 experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach proof of education and/or certification(s)/professional license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications, and Education may result in your application not being considered. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Job Purpose
Under close supervision, is responsible for the direct leadership of a wide variety of recreation programs, activities, and special events.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Plans, implements, schedules, promotes, coordinates, and leads recreation programs, activities, and special events for youth, teens, adults, and families.
• Develops and runs structured after-school activities, summer programs, drop-in activities, enrichment programs, sports, fitness activities, social recreation, arts, cultural activities, hobbies, and special interest programs.
• Provides direct program leadership and instruction, including actively running programs regularly rather than only coordinating or supervising them.
• Creates weekly and seasonal program plans that include organized games, sports, fitness, arts and crafts, enrichment, life skills, social recreation, special events, and other age-appropriate recreational activities.
• Assists with the daily operation of afterschool and summer programs, including participant supervision, activity setup, program delivery, transitions, clean-up, attendance, and parent/guardian communication.
• Works collaboratively with Recreation Activity Center staff, Community Office staff, Programming staff, volunteers, schools, community partners, and other divisions to support consistent and high-quality programming.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, guides, and coordinates the work of part-time staff, seasonal employees, instructors, and volunteers assigned to programs.
• Ensures programs are safe, organized, engaging, age-appropriate, and aligned with departmental goals, policies, and customer service expectations.
• Enters, updates, and monitors programs, permits, rosters, attendance, and related information in CivicRec and other department systems.
• Prepares program materials, supplies, equipment, spaces, and facilities needed for successful program delivery.
• Assists with program budgets, supply requests, purchasing needs, attendance tracking, participation reports, and program statistics.
• Evaluates program participation, participant feedback, staffing needs, supplies, and overall program effectiveness, and recommends improvements.
• Ensures afterschool, summer, and other youth program operations meet all applicable requirements for participant supervision, meal distribution, food service coordination, attendance tracking, and daily program documentation.
• Ensures required background checks, trainings, certifications, and clearances are completed and maintained for assigned staff, volunteers, instructors, and program support personnel in accordance with County and departmental requirements.
• Inspects indoor and outdoor program areas, equipment, fields, and activity spaces to ensure they are safe, clean, adequate, and ready for use.
• Supports countywide programs and special events, including summer activities, school-year programs, recreation center events, field trips, community events, and other department-directed initiatives.
• Maintains positive working relationships with participants, families, staff, volunteers, schools, community organizations, and the general public.
• Responds to program questions, concerns, and customer service needs in a professional and timely manner.
• Works a flexible schedule that includes afternoons, evenings, weekends, holidays, and seasonal schedule changes based on after-school, summer, special event, and overall program needs.

Examples of Other Duties
Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of required qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all essential job functions for each position in the class. Not all positions may be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails some physical labor, including walking over rough, uneven surfaces during inspections of facilities and grounds, as well as lifting and carrying items.

The work entails travel to recreation and park sites, facilities, and meetings throughout the County. A valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

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.