Olde Towne Youth Center Facility Coordinator

City of Gaithersburg; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, 2

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Health and wellness programs

Student loan assistance program

Training and professional growth

Job summary

City of Gaithersburg is seeking an organized recreation professional to manage Olde Towne Youth Center as a full-time Facility Coordinator. The role oversees daily operations, safety, and programs for middle school youth, including after-school activities, field trips, and a recording studio.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing payroll, coordinating budgets, and developing outreach and marketing efforts to grow memberships and participation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to engage middle school youth
• Experience in facility/program management and supervision
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and recreation/financial software
• Bachelor's degree as listed or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Youth Center facility, including safety, scheduling, and budgeting
• Plan and supervise programs, trips, camps, clubs, and clinics
• Coordinate with staff and partners to deliver high-quality youth services
• Recruit, train, and evaluate staff; manage payroll and schedules
• Promote memberships and registrations; implement marketing strategies
• Ensure a welcoming, inclusive environment for diverse youth communities

Skills

Youth engagement

Leadership

Communication

Technology skills

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, Management, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Recreation/Financial management software

Job description

The Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture is seeking an organized and customer service focused recreation professional for the full-time position of Olde Towne Youth Center Facility Coordinator to manage and oversee the daily safe and efficient operation of the facility, its programs and activities. As the Facility Coordinator, you will ensure that middle-school-aged participants have a welcoming space to gather after school for recreational opportunities, social interaction, healthy physical activity, study groups, field trips, fun learning activities that align with the environmentally friendly features of the Youth Center, and various other activities. The Youth Center serves students from Gaithersburg and Forest Oak Middle Schools, and features a recording studio and a computer lab.

Olde Towne Youth Center is one of the City’s green municipal buildings, offering its young patrons a variety of features designed to minimize environmental impact. From the site location to the chemical composition of the paint, every aspect of the building has been thoughtfully crafted to be both innovative and environmentally friendly. The center was designed to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification standards, with green features including a geothermal heating and cooling system that conserves energy and reduces air pollution, cabinets made from rapidly renewable wheatboard, floors crafted from recycled tires and rubber, ENERGY STAR windows, light sensors to optimize energy use, forest-certified wood to support sustainable forestry, and insulation made from recycled blue jeans.

We are looking for a creative, resourceful, and enthusiastic individual with experience and understanding of facility and personnel management, financial operations, and community relations. You must have strong supervisory skills, be able to coordinate with internal and external customers, and work effectively with a diverse population. Taking initiative and ownership of a variety of responsibilities, exercising good judgment, and setting a positive example for the rest of the staff to follow are essential. You must be an effective communicator, computer savvy, able to juggle multiple tasks and adapt to changing needs and priorities, and work effectively independently and as part of the team. You'll be joining an innovative and collaborative team committed to promoting positive youth development and providing diverse opportunities for middle school youth.

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; a core work schedule will be established upon hire. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required to support operational needs.

Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($61,000 - $68,000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the relevant experience and qualifications of the candidate. We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, health and wellness programs, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, training and professional growth opportunities, and excellent work/life balance.

What you will do with us:

• Oversee daily operations of the facility; check and monitor equipment and inspect facility daily; report problems, initiate work requests when necessary; coordinate financial operations and operating budget; purchase equipment and supplies.
• Develop, coordinate, plan, schedule, implement, and supervise programs, activities, trips, events, clubs, and clinics.
• Oversee the GYC Studios and coordinate related programs and activities.
• Supervise camps and clinics as a member of the Summer Camp staff.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate facility staff; prepare work schedules and manage payroll records; develop and provide training for facility personnel.
• Supervise participants in on-site and off-site (field trips and events) programs and activities.
• Promote, process, and maintain memberships and program registrations; develop and implement creative marketing strategies.
• Provide outstanding service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.

What you will need to be considered:

• Demonstrated ability to engage, mentor, and relate to middle school youth.
• Well-developed facility/program/project management skills.
• Solid computer/technology skills (Microsoft 365, specialized recreation and financial management software).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, outreach, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Leisure Services, Management, Public Administration, or closely related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience in facility management, recreation or leisure services, and/or programming; some direct supervisory experience a plus.
• Some knowledge of and experience with music and audio production including equipment and software used for live instrumental recording and vocal production; knowledge of and previous experience with Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere, and/or FL Studio software preferred.
• Be safety-conscious and able to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (may be obtained through the City upon hire).
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding) preferred.
• Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.

Review of applications will begin immediately, so prompt application is strongly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are identified or all hiring decisions have been made.

This is a full-time salaried "exempt" position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week (not eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the City's personnel regulations). Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees.

The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post accident and random testing.

For more information about the position, contact Youth Center Facility Manager Jake Hersom at [e-mail] or 240.805.1540. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [e-mail] or 301.258.6327.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.