Sports Supervisor - Recreation Services Coordinator II - Recreation and Parks

Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

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POSITION SUMMARY

This is a recreation and parks position that provides coordination and supervision of youth and adult field hockey programs, leagues and payroll/contracted camps, lacrosse programs, and kickball, in addition to assisting divisional staff and leading divisional activities as required. Operates within a self-sustaining and teamwork environment.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE

$27.38 - $29.97 $56,925 - $62,327 CLASS

DESCRIPTION

Performs professional level recreation services work, which may include supervision, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes overseeing the safe and efficient operation of activities at school and department recreational facilities, parks and private recreational facilities; or overseeing the operation of programs in specific functional areas under the direction of a recreation supervisor. Assists in analyzing marketing data for program promotion and customer service. Work also includes the supervision of contingent, part-time staff and volunteers; overseeing the approved budget; and preparing information for recreation supervisor for seasonal and fiscal reports. 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. Coordinates selected seasonal programs as assigned by supervisor. Provides direct leadership for camps, tournaments and lessons as deemed necessary. Provides customer service with regard to programming questions, as well as assist contractors/staff with participant information/supplies and materials. Prepares news release for upcoming programs. Coordinates with the Board of Education and county facilities to reserve program space and cancel when needed. Reviews all permits for conflicts. Provides customer service in regard to suitable programming, prepare program evaluations, and organizes comments/complaints. Prepare administrative paperwork necessary for contingent staff. Monitors the status of employee paperwork. Monitors the status of contractual arrangements. Participates in multiple division and departmental teams. Works with other divisional recreation coordinators as a team to accomplish tasks efficiently. Assists supervisor with purchasing, warehousing and delivery of equipment and supplies. Distributes marketing and promotional items. Inputs programs into the seasonal brochure, checks for accuracy on the Active.net database and creates program fliers. Updates seasonal program information on the web page, when necessary. Prepares budgets for all new and existing programs. Recruit, recommend for hire, train, schedule and supervise part-time program staff. With supervisory assistance, recruits, interviews and monitors leisure service providers. Negotiates service agreements; reviews and approves invoices for payment. Provides data for and reviews seasonal reports and monthly financial reports for accuracy and interpretation. Prepare letters and memos to instructors, staff, and participants. Prepare purchase requisitions and order logs. Frequently performs informal bids for large volume orders. Handle customer requests, inquiries and concerns. Review timecards and receipts for part-time staff. Employee is responsible for the accurate entry of all timecards into computerized system. Review accident/incident reports, determines severity and follows up with parents / participants. Conduct program and instructor observations, merges with participant comments for program review. Actual program responsibilities are subject to seasonal adjustments in demand. Prepares and monitors the progress of work orders with Park Operations staff. Works daily with school officials to assure optimal communication on space and scheduling issues. Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations. This position may be deemed essential in an emergency at the discretion of the director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This employee does provide direct supervision to 12 to 40 contingent staff members. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Directly manages 5 to 25 leisure services providers each season.

Assists division staff and leads divisional activities as required. Operates within a self-sustaining and teamwork environment. Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Prefer a Bachelor's degree or two (2) years of college education in recreation, sports management, physical education or related fields of study with leadership experience in an outdoors setting. Proficient in recent Microsoft applications Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Maryland Class C Driver's License, or equivalent issued by state of residency.