What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Supervisor - (Recreation Services Coordinator II) - Recreation & Parks, Recreation position at Howard County Government?
Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:
Coordinates adult leagues, youth leagues, summer camps and assigned community sport organizations in a self-sustaining environment.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$26.31 - $28.80
$54,714 - $59,906
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs professional level recreation services work, which may include supervision, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes overseeing the safe and efficient operation of activities at school and department recreational facilities, parks and private recreational facilities; or overseeing the operation of programs in specific functional areas under the direction of a recreation supervisor. Assists in analyzing marketing data for program promotion and customer service. Work also includes the supervision of contingent, part-time staff and volunteers; overseeing the approved budget; and preparing information for recreation supervisor for seasonal and fiscal reports.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job provides direct supervision to 50 to 80 contingent staff members; carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Directly manages 15 to 25 leisure services providers each season. Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:
- We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
- We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
- We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
- As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
Coordinates adult leagues, youth leagues, summer camps and assigned community sport organizations in a self-sustaining environment.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$26.31 - $28.80
$54,714 - $59,906
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs professional level recreation services work, which may include supervision, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes overseeing the safe and efficient operation of activities at school and department recreational facilities, parks and private recreational facilities; or overseeing the operation of programs in specific functional areas under the direction of a recreation supervisor. Assists in analyzing marketing data for program promotion and customer service. Work also includes the supervision of contingent, part-time staff and volunteers; overseeing the approved budget; and preparing information for recreation supervisor for seasonal and fiscal reports.
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
- Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
- Supervises sport and adventure program offerings for submittal in seasonal brochures with focus on sport camps, youth and adult leagues. Reviews descriptions for clarity and marketability.
- Research and develop new programs with focus on coordinating with Adult Leagues, Youth Leagues, Sports Events and Camps.
- Participates on multiple division and departmental teams. Currently participates actively on the Division ‘s Fiscal, Marketing, and Camp Team. Represent the division on Wine in the Woods, Kids Fest, CAPRA and any other departmental teams they are interested in.
- Works closely with Volunteer Manager in the recruitment and selection of volunteers.
- Preparers and maintains program budgets.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule and supervise and evaluate all part-time program staff.
- Recruit, interviews and monitors leisure service providers. Negotiates service agreements; reviews and approves invoices for payment.
- Provides data for and reviews seasonal reports and monthly financial reports for accuracy and interpretation.
- Provides input, reviews and oversees the implementation of selected marketing plans for programs.
- Prepare letters and memos to instructors, staff (including volunteers), and participants.
- Secure supplies and materials for all payroll programs.
- Prepare purchase requisitions and order logs. Frequently performs informal bids.
- Handle customer requests, inquiries and concerns. Frequently coordinates responses with registration staff.
- Review timecards and receipts for part-time staff. Is responsible for accurate entry of all timecards into computerized system.
- Review accident/incident reports, determines severity and follows up with participants.
- Conduct program and instructor observations, merges with participant comments for program review.
- Actual program responsibilities are subject to seasonal adjustments in demand.
- Prepares and monitors the progress of work orders with Park Operations staff.
- Works daily with school officials to assure optimal communication on space and scheduling issues.
- Seeks out green strategies to reduce the carbon footprint and to recycle and / or utilize recycled products.
- Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- This position may be deemed as essential in an emergency at the discretion of the director.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job provides direct supervision to 50 to 80 contingent staff members; carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Directly manages 15 to 25 leisure services providers each season. Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer major course of study in recreation, physical education, sports management marketing or related field.
- Coaching certification from the American Sport Education Programs.
- Should have experience coaching or leading active recreation programs.
- Prefer completion of the American Sport Education Program clinician course.
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Salary : $54,714 - $105,506
