Recreation Specialist - Sports

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions.  For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy. 

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 TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
• Coming soon-early 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low cost primary and urgent care

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Supervise, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate Parks and Recreation (P&R) part-time support staff to lead sports programs, camps and leagues.
• Coordinate with the facility reservationist on the availability and reservation of various county sites for programs, leagues, and tournaments. 
• Coordinate with Parks personnel and rec center staff on the maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of program space (athletic fields and gyms).
• Assess community needs through surveys, make recommendations on needed sports programs, plan and implement recreation sports programs accordingly or as directed by the supervisor of sports.
• Develop and oversee individual program and facility budgets; schedule paid staff and purchase equipment/supplies in a fiscally responsible way.
• Schedule, plan, and lead seasonal volunteer and part-time staff meetings
• Maintain sport websites and associated software for registration, rostering, game schedules, standings, etc.
• Serve as liaison between P&R and local Recreation Councils, community groups and organizations, collaborating agencies, etc.
• Compile and maintain related P&R records and reports; prepare correspondence, memorandums, promotional materials and other written work as needed.
• Schedule and attend related meetings.
• As needed, operate a County vehicle to transport recreational equipment and supplies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• Bachelor's degree 
• Minimum 2 years of work experience directing, leading and administering recreation sports classes, camps, leagues, tournaments and/or facilities.
• Minimum 1 year of experience directing the work of others.
• Current certifications in Community First Aid, CPR, and AED or ability to obtain these certifications within 30 days of hire (certifications must be maintained during employment in this position)
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• NOTE: A combination of relevant paid or unpaid experience and education may be counted towards the requirements of this position

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges.
• Basic knowledge of recreation programs including sporting activities, games, and rules of play
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to produce promotional materials for media use and publication, to speak before citizen groups and to accurately perform clerical and record-keeping duties.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and implement recreation programs and events; lead group activities; and train staff and volunteers.
• Ability to effectively supervise, assign, and follow-up on the work of others.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to effectively access and utilize Microsoft Office Suite, and other department required software and equipment, to accurately compile and verify data, and to prepare and maintain files, records, forms, spreadsheets, etc. 
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, part-time staff, volunteers, participants, and the general public.

• Degree in Parks and Recreation, Sports Management, or a related field
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP)

• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit, walk, reach, perform repetitive motions, lift up to 20 pounds, and drive; occasionally stoop, lift between 20-50 pounds, and push up to 40 pounds, and pull up to 40 pounds; and rarely, climb, crawl, lift over 50 pounds, push over 40 pounds and pull up to and over 40 pounds.
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors; frequently work outdoors, walk on uneven ground, work in a noisy environment; occasionally work in hot temperatures above 100 degrees and cold temperatures below 32 degrees, work in dirty and dusty environments, and work in confined spaces; and rarely works at heights, near machinery, chemicals, or fumes, and has potential exposure to infectious diseases, and areas where Protective Equipment (respirator, gloves, eyewear, etc.) is required.

• Ability to provide own transportation as needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.
• Available for varied evening and weekend work hours to accommodate meetings, special events, etc. (including a minimum of 3 Parks and Recreation special events per year)

Salary : $53,475 - $85,560