Youth Recreation Program Coordinator

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland, Department of Juvenile Services, seeks a Youth Recreation Specialist I to lead the facility's recreation program, ensuring safe, engaging activities for youth and promoting wellness, teamwork, and self-esteem.

Responsibilities include scheduling and leading sports and games, coordinating with staff, maintaining logs, and attending trainings to keep certifications current. The role emphasizes supervision, safety, and positive youth development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.
• One (1) year of experience supervising the recreational activities of children or youth in a recreation center, fitness center or school setting.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling, initiating, instructing, and leading indoor and outdoor sports, games, and leisure activities for youth in the facility, including tournaments, sports clinics, intramural athletic programs, and seasonal sports events
• Assisting Group Living personnel in upholding established rules and helping youth develop skills to participate successfully within those rules
• Meeting with staff from other DJS facilities, teachers, Case Managers, Resident Advisors, and Facility Management to plan and coordinate recreational programs
• Attending in-service training on topics such as crisis prevention, suicide prevention, emergency medical treatments, and behavioral modification models to maintain current knowledge and required certifications
• Maintaining logs and other documentation of daily recreational activities

Skills

Scheduling

Game leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State of Maryland, Department of Juvenile Services, seeks a Youth Recreation Specialist I to lead the facility's recreation program, ensuring safe, engaging activities for youth and promoting wellness, teamwork, and self-esteem.

Responsibilities include scheduling and leading sports and games, coordinating with staff, maintaining logs, and attending trainings to keep certifications current. The role emphasizes supervision, safety, and positive youth development.