Recreation Activity Center (RAC) Leader

Baltimore County; Maryland Line (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is looking for a Recreation Activity Center Leader to supervise and conduct a variety of recreation programs. This role includes planning activities, managing volunteer staff, and ensuring a safe environment for participants. Candidates must have a high school diploma and ideally some college education, along with relevant experience in recreation or education. CPR and first aid certifications are required, which must be obtained shortly after hiring.

Qualifications

• Experience as a recreation leader, teacher assistant, or in a similar role.
• Completion of at least 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Valid CPR and first aid certifications required within 10 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead diverse recreational activities and special events.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of programs.
• Interact with participants and ensure safe and efficient operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

First aid certification

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Job description

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

Pay Schedule I, Grade 20, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

Several vacancies exist in the Department of Recreation and Parks for Recreation Activity Center (RAC) Leaders.

Definition of Responsibility
Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and supervising a variety or recreational and parks programs, as well as ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of community relation facilities.

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

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interestedtransferandpromotionalcandidates must apply at this time.

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 mustattach your transcripts, degrees, diplomas, professional licenses and/or certifications to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professionalLicenses, Certifications and Educationwill result in your application notbeingconsidered. Proof of professional licenses certifications, and/or educationmustbe submitted with each application.Job Purpose
Under close supervision, leads a wide variety of recreation activities and special events within a recreation activity center.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists in the coordination, planning, promoting, scheduling, and evaluating of a variety of recreation activities and special events in a heavily programmed recreation activity center.

• Plans and leads a diversified program of indoor and outdoor activities in the following categories: cultural arts, fitness, hobbies, performing arts, sports and socialization.

• Meets with participants of recreation activity center programs to determine leisure activity needs.

• Participates in recreation activity center activities.
• Chaperones field trips taken by recreation activity center participants.
• Interacts with recreation activity center program participants.

• Assists children with completing homework.

• Inspects facilities to make certain that structures, areas, and equipment are safe, adequate and functioning properly.

• Recruits, trains and coordinates the work of occasional staff and volunteers.

• Provides site supervision and oversee daily operations in the absence of a RAC Coordinator.

• Provides basic first aid when necessary and respond to emergency situations according to protocol.

• Communicates effectively with participants, parents/guardians, and other staff members.

• Maintains accurate records of attendance, incidents, and food service logs.

• Assists in the setup, operation, and clean-up of recreation programs and events.

Examples of Other Duties

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.)
Education and Experience
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
Plus
One-year of successful experience as a recreation leader, recreation specialist, teacher assistant, social worker or counselor in a closely related field, or one-year experience in education as a teacher.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of at least 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university.

Possession of valid CPR and first aid certifications.

Possession of valid ServSafe Food Handler certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of the needs, capabilities and interests of diverse youth groups and individuals.
• Basic knowledge of the organization of clubs, entertainment, leagues and tournaments.
• Knowledge of CPR and first aid.
• Skill in completing forms and reports.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Skill in developing recreation activities.
• Ability to organize and schedule a variety of recreation programs directed towards at-risk youth.
• Ability to implement activities conducted at a recreation activity center.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of County and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and rules.
• Knowledge of departmental recreation and parks programs, services and operations.
• Knowledge of the objectives and theory of neighborhood recreation programs.
• Basic knowledge of community, human and social services assistance programs.
• Knowledge of CPR and first aid.
• Skill in conducting recreation and education activities.
• Skill in handling hostile individuals and individuals experiencing a crisis.
• Skill in administering CPR and first aid.
• Ability to handle hostile individuals and crisis situations.
• Ability to lead and supervise volunteers.
• Ability to administer CPR and first aid.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.

Must earn and maintain valid CPR and first aid certifications within 10 months of appointment.

Must earn and maintain valid ServSafe Food Handler certification within 10 months of appointment.

Proof ofLicenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications and education to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professionalLicenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Recreation Activity Center Leader
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You mustattach your transcripts, degrees, diplomas, professional licenses and/or certifications to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their application and supplemental questionnaire. Applicants are advised to statethe dates, duties, and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Employees in this classification may be assigned to work evenings, holidays, nights and weekends as needed.

Employees in this classification must maintain valid CPR and first aid certifications throughout employment. Employees in this classification who do not maintain valid CPR and first aid certifications are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Employees in this classification must obtain and maintain a valid ServSafe Food Handler certification within 10 months of appointment. Employees in this classification who do not obtain a valid ServSafe Food Handler certification within 10 months of appointment are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails walking over rough and uneven surfaces in the inspection of facilities and grounds; infrequent exposure to adverse weather while conducting outdoor public programs and events.

Some lifting and carrying in preparing for programs and events.

Administering CPR and first aid; and handling and serving food to participants of recreation activity center programs.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.