Talbot County, Maryland

Summary:

The Recreation Program Coordinator assists with all aspects of the Department’s recreational programming including sports programs, special events, summer camp and pool activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Plan, develop, schedule, organize, promote, supervise, and evaluate recreation programs and special events.

·         Organize and develop manual and written standards for programs;

·         Recruit, train and supervise part-time recreation personnel.

·         Establish and maintain exceptional partnerships with volunteers, community based organizations, public agencies, and other collaborators.

·         Provide model customer service to internal and external customers as needed.

·         Ability to conceive, articulate, and implement innovative approaches to recreation and customer service delivery.

·         Provide programs and facilities that meet the needs of a diverse community.

·         Ability to integrate parks and recreation programs into other county services and participate with other public service community development activities.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in recreation, physical education, or a related field.

·         A combination of education and demonstrated work experience will be considered.

·         Exceptional communication skills necessary to promote the department’s mission in a professional, congenial manner.

·         Ability to maintain cohesive relationships with staff and public

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

·         Knowledge of MyRec software program preferred

·         Must be able to travel county-wide.

·         Flexible work schedule that will include seasonal evening and weekend hours. 

Physical Demands:

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.

Work Environment:

Noise level is quiet or moderate.
May be out in heat and cold.

Other:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Application:

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Talbot County is an equal opportunity employer. The county does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.