Recreation Program Coordinator III

St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks in Leonardtown, MD, seeks an experienced administrator to develop and supervise complex department programs. This role ensures compliance with regulations, plans budgets, and coordinates with local partners.

You'll lead staff, manage grants, oversee facility operations including gymnastics and events like Summerstock theatre, and deliver community-focused programming that remains self-supporting.

Qualifications

• Five years or more of related experience or equivalent training/education.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures and applicable regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and public.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, schedule, monitor, and supervise large programs.
• Monitor compliance with regulations and procedures for programs.
• Oversee staff performance and budget planning for programs.
• Prepare reports using Office software and registration systems.
• Coordinate with local and state organizations for program support.
• Manage finances, grants, and accountability for programming.
• Lead gymnastics facility initiatives, classes, and events.
• Plan staff hiring, training, and evaluation; ensure self-sustaining programs.
• Publicize programs and manage facility scheduling and events.
• Coordinate hundreds of classes and activities annually.

Skills

Government policies knowledge

Public representation

Department practices expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Staff communication

Staff performance monitoring

Program planning coordination

Resource research

Record keeping

Computer systems operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Five years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Recreation registration software

Job description

Salary: $73,986.00 - $77,792.00 Annually

Recreation

Job Summary

Develops, implements, plans, schedules, monitors, and supervises more complex department-specific programs; monitors compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to specific projects; performs other duties as assigned. The hiring salary for this position is $73,986 - $77,792 annually.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, plan, schedule, monitor, and supervise large and complex department-specific programs;
• Monitor compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to specific programs;
• Monitor performance of assigned staff relative to the program;
• Prepare relevant correspondence and reports using Microsoft Office and recreation registration software;
• Liaison with local, regional, and state organizations related to the program;
• Perform fiscal planning and management for the assigned program and monitor grant allocations;
• Responsible for the development, implementation and supervision of a gymnastics facility featuring a competitive USAG team, recreational classes, wellness/fitness rooms and an indoor pickleball court. Focus on initiatives and programming for gymnastics and leisure activities, various special events including the department’s annual Summerstock theatre performance; and work as a team member for special events in the County several times a year.
• Must determine program needs; plan; recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff and contractors to instruct or direct the programs; and ensure that programs are self-supporting and meet the needs and desires of the community
• Plan, prepare and adhere to program budgets in the execution of programming
• Promote and publicize programs, coordinate and schedules facilities and develop a financial accountability system.
• Coordinate over 500 youth and adult recreation classes, programs, summer camps, activities and special events annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures;
• Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Government to the public;
• Expert knowledge of department practices and procedures and of the practices, procedures, and concepts of the assigned programs;
• Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and Local regulations relative to the operations of specific projects and programs;
• Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members;
• Ability to effectively monitor staff performance;
• Ability to develop, implement, prioritize, and coordinate program-related activities;
• Ability to use available resources to research information;
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records;
• Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software.

Education and Experience

• Five years or more of related experience;
• Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional desired

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Five years or more of related experience;
• Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional desired

• Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results;
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results;
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Work requires light physical effort in the handling of light materials or boxes and tools or equipment in non-strenuous work positions up to 30 pounds and/or continual standing or walking of 60%/+ of the time. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings and training rooms.

Full salary range for this position is $73,986 - $127,400 annually. The full salary range does not reflect the anticipated hiring salary for this position. The anticipated hiring range is $73,986 - $77,792 annually, based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.