Job Abstract

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, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

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.

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Under the direction of the Recreation Manager:

• Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
• Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
• Identify current trends and develop programs, classes and events for Teen programs, youth camps and community outreach.
• Coordinate program instructors, locations and logistics.
• Provide exceptional customer service to participants, families, staff members and all individuals and groups impacted by the programs.
• Demonstrate financial accountability through managing program budgets including determining fee structure, tracking expense and submitting quarterly budget reports.
• Supervise programs to ensure compliance with Department policies and completing formal site visit evaluations and inspections.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.
• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate contingent staff.
• Recruit contractual instructors and monitor the contract status.
• Plan and implement continuous training for contingent staff on policies and procedures, program standards, and youth development.
• Complete, review and submit incident, injury, accident, or other related reports to the Teen Programs Manager and Community Recreation Division Superintendent.
• Provide outreach to schools and community partners to create and promote programming for Howard County youth and families.
• Utilize web software to create and distribute program evaluations, tabulate and analyze data.
• Utilize registration software to run detailed marketing and financial reports, track class enrollment and make decisions regarding cancellations, and prepare and distribute official class records to instructors.
• Input contingent staff payroll, prepare bi-weekly payroll report using web-based payroll system.
• Serve on a variety of committees to support the Community Recreation Division.
• Create and edit content for Department seasonal brochures.
• Coordinate a variety of supplemental marketing collateral.
• Coordinate facility usage with Howard County Public School System personnel and HCRP staff. Submit permits through HCPSS online permitting system. Track permit approvals and cancellations.
• Order, purchase and deliver program equipment and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Recreation Manager.
• Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations.
• This position may be deemed as essential in an emergency at the discretion of the director.

Bachelor Degree and one (1) year related experience or equivalent combination of both education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience working with youth.
• Demonstrate experience in staff supervision and program development for youth and community outreach.
• Strong knowledge of recreation programming and the ability to multi-task.
• Communicate well verbally and in a written manner.
• Knowledge of overall program policies and procedures.
• Possess strong organizational and computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Possess excellent public relations skills.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.

• Valid Class C driver's license along with a copy of driving record.
• Ability to acquire CPR and First Aid certification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at ebridges@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.