Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
• Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.

• Supervises sport and adventure program offerings for submittal in seasonal brochures with focus on sport camps, youth and adult leagues. Reviews descriptions for clarity and marketability. 
• Research and develop new programs with focus on coordinating with Adult Leagues, Youth Leagues, Sports Events and Camp Managers.

• Participates on multiple division and departmental teams. Currently participates actively on the Division ‘s Fiscal, Marketing, and Camp Team. Represent the division on SAP, Succession Committee and Wine in the Woods Committee. 
• Works closely with Volunteer Coordinator in the recruitment and selection of volunteers.
• Preparers and maintains program budgets.  
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule and supervise and evaluate all part-time program staff.
• Recruit, interviews and monitors leisure service providers. Negotiates service agreements; reviews and approves invoices for payment.
• Provides data for and reviews seasonal reports and monthly financial reports for accuracy and interpretation.
• Provides input, reviews and oversees the implementation of selected marketing plans for programs.
• Prepare letters and memos to instructors, staff (including volunteers), and participants.
• Secure supplies and materials for all payroll programs.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and order logs.  Frequently performs informal bids.
• Handle customer requests, inquiries and concerns.  Frequently coordinates responses with registration staff.
• Review timecards and receipts for part-time staff.  Is responsible for accurate entry of all timecards into computerized system.
• Review accident/incident reports, determines severity and follows up with participants.
• Conduct program and instructor observations, merges with participant comments for program review.
• Actual program responsibilities are subject to seasonal adjustments in demand.
• Prepares and monitors the progress of work orders with Park Operations staff.  
• Works daily with school officials to assure optimal communication on space and scheduling issues.
• Seeks out green strategies to reduce the carbon footprint and to recycle and / or utilize recycled products.
• Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This position may be deemed as essential in an emergency at the discretion of the director.

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

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Prefer major course of study in recreation, physical education, sports management marketing or related field.  
• Coaching certification from the American Sport Education Programs.   
• Should have experience coaching or leading active recreation programs.  
• Prefer completion of the American Sport Education Program clinician course.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.   The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 of 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  hripkin@howardcountymd.gov.  Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.