Job Description
Job Description
Description : Job Summary
The Camps and Athletic Programs will lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of Boone County’s summer camp programs and athletic programs. This role includes direct oversight all Boone County Parks summer camps, held at various locations throughout the county, as well as the design and management of athletic programs / leagues for youth and adults during the spring, summer, and fall months. The successful candidate will have a strong passion for community engagement, recreation program development, and youth enrichment. This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation.
Major Essential Duties
- Plan, organize, and facilitate Parks and Recreation summer camps across multiple locations, in Boone County.
- Hire, train, and supervise seasonal camp staff, including site directors, counselors, and volunteers.
- Manage camp enrollment, registrations, and communication with parents / guardians.
- Monitor and evaluate camp performance, maintaining high-quality participant experiences.
Athletic Program Planning
Develop, coordinate, and oversee a variety of athletic programs and leagues for youth and adults throughout the spring, summer, and fall seasons.Recruit, train, and supervise officials, coaches, and volunteers.Promote programs through marketing efforts in coordination with the department's marketing team.Maintain equipment inventory and ensure facilities are in safe, working condition.Minor Essential Duties
Perform other duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities
Programming Seasonal EmployeeRequirements : Qualifications
Education and / or ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Sports Management, Education, or a related field preferred.2 years of related experience in recreation programming, camp coordination, or athletic program management required.Supervisory experience preferred.Language Skills
Knowledge of computer programs and operationAbility to respond to inquiries and / or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies and vendorsAbility to write reports and business correspondencePossess strong oral, written and listening communication skillsRespond to sensitive inquiriesAbility to maintain spreadsheet, budget and financial recordsMathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsAbility to compute ratio and percent, and to draw and interpret graphsAbility to apply concepts of algebra, geometry, and statistics as neededReasoning SkillsSolve practical problems while dealing with several abstract and concrete variablesInterpret an extensive variety of complex technical and instructional informationMake decisions which serve the best interest of the County and impact the areas over which authority is exertedCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust have or be able to obtain promptly, a Commonwealth of Kentucky motor vehicle operator’s permitCandidates with NRPA issued Certified Parks and Recreation Professional Certification (CPRP) is preferred.Other Knowledge and / or Skills
Ability to type correspondence, reports etc. as needed and including knowledge of office practice and procedures, computer and / or word processing, databases, graphic programs.Computer literate in Word Processing, Graphics, Databases, and Windows operating systemsReceptionist dutiesPhysical Demands
While performing job duties, the employee could reasonably be expected to :
Regularly (over 2 / 3 of regular work day)
Talk or hear
Use hands to type, handle paper, etc.
Occasionally (under 1 / 3 of regular work day)
Stand or walk
Reach with hands and arms
Lift and / or move up to 30 pounds
Vision requirements include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
The work environments described in the preceding paragraphs represents those encountered while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level is usually moderateTemperature level will vary from extreme cold to extreme heatMoisture level will vary from extreme dry to rain, snow, and ice conditionsMust be comfortable working outside, in all conditionsComments
Must display the following :
Positive communicationObjectivityWillingness to solve problemsCommitment to serve the county’s best interestsAdherence to the applicable provisions of the Department Rules and Regulations, the Personnel Policy Manual, the Boone County Administrative Code, the Kentucky Revised Statutes, and any other procedures, rules, regulations, and polices set forth by appropriate authoritiesMust have personal integrity and remain free of felony convictionsMust maintain confidentiality when requiredMust be 18 years or olderMust be bondable
