Recreation Center Director II - Multiple Locations- Department Of Recreation & Parks

OPENING DATE: 03/15/2024

CLOSING DATE: 03/29/2024

SALARY: $50,841.00 - $61,599.00 Annually

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant's education must be obtained from an accredited institution.

Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

A Recreation Center Director II plans, coordinates and directs a recreation program in a one story, multi-room center having a gym and multi-purpose room, satellite center and/or a pool. Work of this class involves supervising full-time and part-time recreation leaders and aides.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week which includes evening and weekend hours.

Work is performed in a recreation center where unpleasant working conditions are rarely encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.

It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, recreation administration, communication, leisure services or a related field.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have four (4) years' experience managing a recreation facility or program.

OR

EQUIVALENCIES: A master's degree in one of the above areas from an accredited college or university may be substituted for six (6) months of the experience requirement.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:

Must hold or be able to acquire within one (1) year of hire and maintain a Certified Pool Operator Certification and First Aid/CPR Certification.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation program development.

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of a wide variety of sports, games and recreational activities.

• Knowledge of the use and care of recreational equipment.

• Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate a recreational program.

• Ability to lead a variety of recreational activities.

• Supervisory ability.

• Ability to establish a satisfactory relationship with the community.

• Ability to work effectively with large groups of people.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

If you have questions regarding this position, please reach out to Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov .

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