Recreation Coordinator, Grade 18 Montgomery County Government 152 reviews - Silver Spring, MD $45,877 - $75,653 a year The Department of Recreation (MCR) provides inclusive quality recreation programs and activities that serve the recreation and leisure needs of the Montgomery County community. The Department manages 34 facilities including community and neighborhood recreation centers, senior centers, and indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and provides thousands of programs such as out-of-school activities, aquatics, classes, youth and adult sports programs and leagues, senior programs, and therapeutic recreation that enhance the quality of life for participants of all ages, cultures, and abilities. The Department of Recreation is nationally recognized for its excellence in the provision of facilities and programs. The employee will be responsible for professional work involving planning, organizing, administering, coordinating, and facilitating a variety of community and specialized recreational program activities of limited scope, size, and complexity in a community recreation center. Duties include: o scheduling and monitoring utilization of a community center and its equipment by community groups and individuals o ensuring compliance with the rules on the use of the facility and equipment o developing and conducting surveys o developing and implementing program activities to meet community needs or special interest group needs o recruiting, training, supervising and recommending placement of seasonal staff and volunteers o participating in the planning and execution of recreational program activities o maintaining scheduled use of the facility using ACTIVE software o maintaining active contacts with community groups, organizations, and individuals o repairing records and advising supervisor on personnel fees o adhering to assigned budget, tracking spending and maintaining related records o assisting the Recreation Specialist in sustaining an active and productive Center Advisory Committee This position requires the employee to work evenings and weekends as part of their normal work schedule. As an organizer of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation. Additional Employment Information OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC. Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference . All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with his/her resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualification and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume. Minimum Qualifications Experience: One (1) year of recreation work experience involving planning, organizing, and directing recreational activities or special interest recreation program activities/services. Education: Bachelor's degree in recreation or other related field. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Preferred Criteria The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas: Experience developing and administering diverse, high quality recreational activities for children, youth, adults, and senior adults. Experience and knowledge of recreation methods, procedures, practices, and regulations regarding Center operations, programs, and services. Experience working in a community center or other recreational facility. Experience marketing recreational programs and communicating recreational activities and events through various medium. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and ACTIVE or other database software applications. Minimum Salary 45877 Maximum Salary 75653 Currency USD 2 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Recreation Program Coordinator I- Teens & Cam... 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