Recreation Center Director II- Department of Recreation & Parks

Baltimore City

2d•$56,322 - $91,795•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in recreation, physical education, recreation administration, communication, leisure services or a related field from an accredited university.
Four years’ experience managing a recreation facility or program.
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.
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.
Authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed for positions identified as positions of trust.
Completion of a mandatory six-month probation.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in recreation, physical education, recreation administration, communication, leisure services or a related field from an accredited university may be substituted for six months of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

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.
Supervises full-time and part-time recreation leaders and aides.
Establishes a satisfactory relationship with the community.
Leads a variety of recreational activities.