Recreation Community Supervisor I (NATURE AND COMMUNITY RECREATION)
Under general supervision, manages the operations of a recreation center, park, or related facility. Serves as the assistant recreation supervisor for a large community by assisting the Recreation Community Supervisor II or Naturalist in planning, organizing, and supervising recreation and parks or environmental and nature programs, and the operation and maintenance of community recreation or nature center facilities.
- Manages the daily operations of a recreation center, park, or related facility.
- Supervises and trains staff.
- Develops work schedules.
- Recruits, trains, and guides volunteers.
- Develops and oversees the completion of work projects.
- Oversees the work of outside contractors at the site.
- Supervises the receipt and accounting of fees.
- Supervises the rental of equipment.
- Purchases, inventories, and stores merchandise, supplies and equipment.
- Gathers and assembles fiscal data and prepares various reports.
- Monitors the expenditure of funds.
- Prepares budget estimates.
- Resolves operational issues which arise at the center.
- Receives and responds to questions and complaints from the public.
- Schedules the use of buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment.
- Coordinates the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Supervises custodial services provided at the center.
- Inspects the site to ensure that facilities and equipment are in proper condition and that safety standards are maintained.
- Supervises the provision of leisure programs and services.
- Develops a schedule of programs and events for a center.
- Coordinates and supervises special events.
- Publicizes programming and event activities.
- Assists in the development and implementation of recreation and parks programming for a community.
- Assists in planning, organizing, and conducting diversified leisure programs which may include athletics, fitness, arts, and science programs.
- Assists in the supervision of recreation leaders and other staff.
- Attends community meetings.
- Represents the department at recreation council meetings and events.
Required 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.
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.
(Experience as described in Examples of Duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)
Licenses and Certificates
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 Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications for this job. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application.
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: Recreation Community Supervisor I
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the following:
- Managing a nature or recreation center, park, or related facility.
- Supervising recreation staff.
- Recruiting, training, and guiding volunteers for recreation related facilities or functions.
- Supervising the receipt and accounting of fees; gathering of fiscal data and preparing financial reports.
- Planning, organizing, and supervising nature, environmental, historical, and recreation and parks programs for a community.
- Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with the public, other agencies, and co-workers.
- Using word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail/calendar software; and computer file management.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
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.
Applicants selected for interview may be subject to a job related computer skills assessment.