POSITION

Recreation Program Coordinator I (HELPS)

DEPARTMENT

Parks and Recreation SALARY $55,382 WORK

LOCATION

Albany, NY

DESCRIPTION

The Recreation Program Coordinator I is responsible for countywide, nature-based recreation programming. The ideal candidate will have experience designing, organizing, and leading outdoor recreation and environmental education programs, as well as developing year-round activities such as youth summer camps, interpretive hikes, wildlife workshops, and school field trips. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER:

A. Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Business, Education or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience in a recreation, education, or social services setting; OR, B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and five (5) years of experience in a recreation, education, or social services setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid driver's license at time of appointment and throughout employment; Possession of a First Aid/CPR/Automated External Defibrillator Certification within one (1) year of appointment and throughout employment after; Possession of a Parks and Recreation Professional certification within one (1) year of appointment and throughout employment after. Please upload resumes, transcripts and relevant certifications with this application.

POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

James.halios@albanycountyny.gov Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program-designated title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a "HELP Program" position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELP Program will be granted competitive class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.

BENEFITS

Paid Time Off Health, Dental, Vision, & Hearing Tuition Reimbursement NYS Retirement Employee Assistance Program Subsidized Daycare - Little Sprouts at Shaker Place