Recreation and Parks Youth Mentoring Program Manager - Non-Merit

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice.  Applicants are advised to apply promptly. 

Regular Schedule:  20 Hours Per Week. Grant funded by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), which concludes September 2025.

A Non-Merit vacancy exists Department of Recreation and Parks, Youth Mentoring Program. 

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application.  Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.  

Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Job Purpose
Under general supervision, and through a Youth Mentoring Program grant funded by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), performs professional program design, facilitation, training and evaluation duties.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists the Department in creating the framework for a youth mentoring program serving youth ages 8-11.
• Works collaboratively with NRPA to develop a successful youth mentoring program.
• Expands the youth mentoring program to operate in the majority of departmental recreational facilities by September 2025.
• Facilitates a pilot youth mentoring program. 
• Facilitates expanding the youth mentoring program to operate in additional facilities throughout the term of the grant.
• Writes a comprehensive program plan for a youth mentoring program using the NRPA youth mentoring framework as a guide.  
• Includes policies and procedures for implementation.
• Proposes and prepares program supply needs and equipment.
• Prepares the supplies and equipment necessary to operate the youth mentoring program. 
• Analyzes program needs, equipment needs and department capacity. 
• Proposes ways to meet the needs.
• Identifies and recruits' partners to support program implementation.
• Collects and compiles data. 
• Performs statistical analysis of data.
• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of policies, procedures, operations and methods.
• Designs and conducts evaluations of the youth mentoring program’s effectiveness and engagement. 
• Writes evaluation report.
• Submits quarterly grant reports and reimbursement requests.
• Designs and conducts a program and workshops to train Department staff on youth mentoring.
• Provides advice and guidance to Department staff regarding youth mentoring policies, procedures and metrics required for reporting.

Examples of Other Duties
May represent the department at meetings or on committees.
Participates in special projects as assigned.
Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration, public administration, education, social work or a related field.

Experience involving the analysis and evaluation of budgets, systems, policies, procedures, organizations, programs and youth mentoring may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Spanish in addition to English
Skill in communicating in Spanish in addition to English
Ability to communicate in Spanish in addition to English

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of youth mentoring programs. 
• Knowledge of best practices of youth mentoring. 
• Knowledge of program development.
• Skill in designing, facilitating, operating and evaluating programs. 
• Skill in designing and carrying out training materials. 
• Skill in training colleagues, coworkers, peers, subordinates and superiors. 
• Skill in establishing professional relationships with members of the community, businesses and local partners.
• Ability to design, facilitate, operate and evaluate programs. 
• Ability to design and carry out training materials. 
• Ability to train colleagues, coworkers, peers, subordinates and superiors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of departmental recreational facilities. 
• Knowledge of the Department’s organizational structure. 
• Knowledge of the Department’s mission and goals.
• Knowledge of NRPA, its mission and its goals.
• Knowledge of Baltimore County geography.
• Skill in designing, facilitating, operating and evaluating youth mentoring programs.
• Skill in designing and carrying out youth mentoring training materials. 
• Skill in training colleagues, coworkers, peers, subordinates and superiors in youth mentoring.
• Skill in establishing professional relationships with members of the community, businesses and local partners. 
• Skill in mentoring youth.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid non-commercial class C Maryland driver’s license or an appropriate equivalent.

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.  

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this position mostly sedentary but involves travel between work sites. 

Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Salary : $25