Olde Towne Youth Center Facility Coordinator

City of Gaithersburg•Gaithersburg, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture is seeking an organized and customer service focused recreation professional for the full-time position of Olde Towne Youth Center Facility Coordinator to manage and oversee the daily safe and efficient operation of the facility, its programs and activities. As the Facility Coordinator, you will ensure that middle-school-aged participants have a welcoming space to gather after school for recreational opportunities, social interaction, healthy physical activity, study groups, field trips, fun learning activities that align with the environmentally friendly features of the Youth Center, and various other activities. The Youth Center serves students from Gaithersburg and Forest Oak Middle Schools, and features a recording studio and a computer lab. Olde Towne Youth Center is one of the City’s green municipal buildings, offering its young patrons a variety of features designed to minimize environmental impact. From the site location to the chemical composition of the paint, every aspect of the building has been thoughtfully crafted to be both innovative and environmentally friendly. The center was designed to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification standards, with green features including a geothermal heating and cooling system that conserves energy and reduces air pollution, cabinets made from rapidly renewable wheatboard, floors crafted from recycled tires and rubber, ENERGY STAR windows, light sensors to optimize energy use, forest-certified wood to support sustainable forestry, and insulation made from recycled blue jeans. We are looking for a creative, resourceful, and enthusiastic individual with experience and understanding of facility and personnel management, financial operations, and community relations. You must have strong supervisory skills, be able to coordinate with internal and external customers, and work effectively with a diverse population. Taking initiative and ownership of a variety of responsibilities, exercising good judgment, and setting a positive example for the rest of the staff to follow are essential. You must be an effective communicator, computer savvy, able to juggle multiple tasks and adapt to changing needs and priorities, and work effectively independently and as part of the team. You'll be joining an innovative and collaborative team committed to promoting positive youth development and providing diverse opportunities for middle school youth.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to engage, mentor, and relate to middle school youth.
Well-developed facility/program/project management skills.
Solid computer/technology skills (Microsoft 365, specialized recreation and financial management software).
Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, outreach, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, Management, Public Administration, or closely related field.
At least one year of relevant experience in facility management, recreation or leisure services, and/or programming; some direct supervisory experience a plus.
Some knowledge of and experience with music and audio production including equipment and software used for live instrumental recording and vocal production; knowledge of and previous experience with Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere, and/or FL Studio software preferred.
Be safety-conscious and able to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (may be obtained through the City upon hire).
Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding) preferred.
Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of and experience with music and audio production including equipment and software used for live instrumental recording and vocal production; knowledge of and previous experience with Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere, and/or FL Studio software preferred.
Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding) preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the facility; check and monitor equipment and inspect facility daily; report problems, initiate work requests when necessary; coordinate financial operations and operating budget; purchase equipment and supplies.
Develop, coordinate, plan, schedule, implement, and supervise programs, activities, trips, events, clubs, and clinics.
Oversee the GYC Studios and coordinate related programs and activities.
Supervise camps and clinics as a member of the Summer Camp staff.
Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate facility staff; prepare work schedules and manage payroll records; develop and provide training for facility personnel.
Supervise participants in on-site and off-site (field trips and events) programs and activities.
Promote, process, and maintain memberships and program registrations; develop and implement creative marketing strategies.
Provide outstanding service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.