Assistant Recreation Coordinator

Frederick County Government•Parks & Recreation Division - Frederick, MD

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Frederick County Division of Parks & Recreation is committed to the highest level of care of our natural and historic resources while making the park facilities and recreational programs available to all. We believe that the benefits of parks & recreation are far-reaching and vital to each and every individual, family, and community in Frederick County. The Recreation Department seeks to enhance the quality of life of county residents by providing innovative activities and programs that meet the recreational needs of Frederick County communities. We encourage participation in a variety of recreational opportunities that foster enjoyment and lifelong learning. This position primarily assists with the coordination and direct leadership of activities and rentals in an assigned Recreation Center. This position will lead various recreation programs and monitor organized activities such as team sports, fitness classes, arts & craft classes, martial arts classes, after-school enrichment programs and more. Supervision is received from the Recreation Center Coordinator. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Basic knowledge of sporting activities and rules of play
Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or the ability to become certified within 30 days of hire (certification must be maintained throughout employment)
Ability to directly lead and instruct skill-based activities such as baseball, basketball, soccer, etc.
Ability to effectively evaluate emergencies and unexpected situations and promptly respond in an appropriate manner
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, school personnel, and customers
Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including accurate clerical and record-keeping skills, and ability to effectively explain facility rules and/or rules of sports gameplay

Nice To Haves

Experience in leading sports and recreation programs, camps or related activities
Experience communicating with customers
Possession of current First Aid and CPR/AED certifications
Ability to provide own transportation to assigned locations

Responsibilities

Open and prepare the facility for the complete schedule of activities
Facilitate the classroom, gymnasium, equipment, and amenity access for recreation programs, facility user groups and customers
Actively lead various recreational activities
Monitor and manage drop-in sports programs in gymnasiums, birthday parties, and community user groups
Greet customers and assist with check-in
Inspect all areas and equipment, prior to use, to ensure customer safety
Administer first aid when needed
Monitor activities and customer interactions to ensure that customers conform to established standards for conduct and rules
Maintain the facility in an orderly manner
Ensure all equipment is accounted for and properly organized and stored
Prepare accident/incident reports and other customer reports
Receive customer concerns, suggestions, and inquiries and communicate them to Supervisor
Perform daily maintenance and cleaning tasks
Effectively communicate with customers, coworkers, and school personnel
Perform other duties as assigned