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Community Center Program Coordinator - (Recreation Services Coordinator I)

Howard County Recreation and Parks
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POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist the Center Manager and Assistant Center Manager with the general operation and supervision of the North Laurel Community Center.  
 
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$23.17 - $25.35
$48,194 - $52,728

CLASS DESCRIPTION
Performs senior support level community center facility and recreation related services work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes overseeing, planning, the safe and efficient operation of a variety of recreation programs and services at recreation and parks facilities. Coordinates externally with community groups, contractors, part-time staff and volunteers, manages facility arrangements, maintains records and prepares evaluative reports. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

  • Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
  • Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
  • Assist in the management and operation of a regional, multifunctional community center and community park.
  • Coordination of building scheduling with Department program staff, Office On Aging staff, and other user groups.
  • Coordination with the Bureau of Parks and Department of Facilities for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
  • Assist with the supervision of contingent staff, to include contingent staff scheduling and payroll.
  • Recruits, selects, and trains contingent staff.
  • Assist with planning, scheduling, and assigning work. Facilitate ongoing cooperation and coordination with the Office on Aging, Recreation & Parks staff, other County agencies and liaison work with the local community.
  • Regular evening and weekend work required.
  • Assist with managing the daily operation of the community center and community park, to include coordination of facility access control keying and security and camera systems.
  • Plans, directs and coordinates center programming and special events at the facility and park, to include special projects.
  • Initiate inspection reports for facility maintenance as needed and submit work orders.
  • Work towards ensuring the safety and security of patrons and staff.
  • Complete, review and submit incident, injury, accident, or other related reports, to the Center Manager and Sports and Facilities Division Superintendent.
  • Oversee preventative maintenance contracts and repair issues of fitness equipment.
  • Inspects work done by contractors and developers to approve prior to payment.
  • Ensure staff compliance with Department and County policies for cost accounting, PDQ card, petty cash. and purchasing.
  • Coordinates, supervise and oversees all volunteer programs.
  • Assist with developing marketing strategies for programs, events, and rentals.
  • Assists supervisor with budget input, preparation, and fiscal oversight.
  • Coordinate and submit information for the Department' s seasonal brochure.
  • Prepare and submit Public Service Announcements.
  • Assist with the supervision of rentals and other agency use of the building.
  • Maintain an active, working knowledge of recreation and aging programs, trends, and needs.
  • Performs playground inspections and maintenance to the park playground. Utilizes playground certification to assist supervisors and park planners in determining playground safety. Audits, records and maintains a log for repairs and recommends replacements as needed.
  • Oversees work tasks, inspects work in progress, approves completed jobs, and enforces safety regulations and procedures. Inspects work done by contractors. Trains staff on maintenance techniques and tool/equipment safety operation.
  • Develops specification and purchasing documents for special projects, supplies/ materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Determines job priorities and sets long and short-term goals to be accomplished and assigns staff to jobs.
  • Estimates supplies and materials for maintenance tasks and jobs. Develops supply requisitions for supervisor’s approval. Is responsible for keeping an inventory current for tools, supplies and materials, and chemicals.
  • Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations.
  • This position is considered essential and assists, coordinates, prepares and/or supervises facility for emergency operation management during weather and emergency situations.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. This employee does assist the Center Manager with monitoring the performance of contingent workers. Occasionally is involved with recruiting, interviewing, and training of contingent employees.

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree and two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proficient in recent Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid driver's license. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:  You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. 

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.       

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County 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. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at  HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.